DIRECTOR: A. John Iafrate, M.D., Ph.D.

Diagnostic Molecular Pathology Laboratory
Massachusetts General Hospital
55 Fruit Street - WRN 508
Boston, MA 02114

Tel: 617-726-0166
Fax: 617-726-2365

The Diagnostic Molecular Pathology Laboratory is a clinical service laboratory offering specialized molecular DNA testing focused on tumor diagnostics. The laboratory currently (2/06) performs testing for gliomas (1p-19q deletion), microsatellite instability, JAK2 mutation, and selected FISH assays.

The laboratory is located in the Warren Building, Room 508, and is in operation Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. For convenience, deliveries can be made to the Immunopathology window on Warren 5. Referring health care providers can contact the laboratory by telephone (617-726-0166) or email (aiafrate@partners.org).