Immunology laboratory
The Diagnostic Immunology and Flow Cytometry Laboratory specializes in the diagnosis and monitoring of primary immunodeficiency, immune reconstitution following bone marrow transplant and autoimmune diseases. The laboratory is a world leader in the development of testing for the diagnosis of congenital immune deficiency diseases and has also published in the areas of autoimmune disease and oncology. More here on these publications.
The laboratory at specializes in the analysis of pediatrics both with respect to sample size requirements as well as test ranges specifically established for the investigation of parameters in children.
Director
The Diagnostic Immunology and Flow Cytometry Laboratory is directed by Maurice R.G. O'Gorman, PhD, D (ABMLI), MBA, professor of Pathology and Pediatric Medicine at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University and vice chair of the Department of Pathology at the Children's Memorial Hospital. Dr. O'Gorman received both his Master of Science degree and his PhD in academic pathology from the University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, Canada. He completed a fellowship in diagnostic laboratory immunology in the departments of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and is board certified in Clinical and Diagnostic Laboratory Immunology. He recently completed a Master's degree in business administration from the Kellogg School of Management's executive MBA program.
Dr. O'Gorman is available for special consultation regarding appropriateness of testing, specimen requirements, available test procedures and interpretation of test results.
Our physicians are also available for medical consultation upon request.
Technologists
The laboratory is staffed by certified medical technologists: Loren Lott, MT(ASCP), Leslie Wolfsen MLT(ASCP), Erin Fullmer MT(ASCP), Erica Jackson MT(ASCP) and Jennifer Little, MT(ASCP). The laboratory is managed by Nicolas Bensen MT(ASCP).
Laboratory operations
The laboratory is fully accredited by the College of American Pathologists, CLIA and the Joint Commission as a full-service immunology and flow cytometry laboratory.
Hours of operation:
The laboratory is regularly staffed between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. five days a week. After hours and on weekends a call service is available for medically emergent services. The on-call pager number is x4361. The laboratory accepts samples seven days a week/24 hours. For very specialized services phoning ahead is advised because there are guidelines as to when specific tests can be performed.
Phone: 773.880.4361
Fax : 773.880.3739
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Available services
The Diagnostic Immunology and Flow Cytometry Laboratory offers a complete line of immunology services.
Contract services for outside institutions and reference laboratories:
The Diagnostic Immunology Laboratory serves as a full-service reference laboratory to numerous hospitals (both adult and pediatric) as well as numerous reference laboratories. To set up service (i.e. establish a contract for service) please call 773.880.4361, or complete this form and fax it to the laboratory at 773.880.3739. Special processing, collection and shipping information can be found here.
Consultation
Dr. O'Gorman is available for special consultation regarding appropriateness of testing, specimen requirements, available test procedures and interpretation of test results. For more information please call 773.880.4361, or send e-mail.