Pathology Medical Services

What Pathology Medical Services does

Pathology Medical Services, P.C. is a privately held, physician-owned anatomic pathology laboratory headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. Founded in 1973–1974, the company has operated continuously for approximately 50 years, providing comprehensive diagnostic services — including surgical pathology, histology, immunohistochemistry, hematopathology, breast tumor testing, gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytopathology, molecular diagnostics (HPV, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Trichomonas via Aptima NAAT), FISH assays (UroVysion), flow cytometry, and chromosome analysis — to physician offices and hospitals throughout Nebraska. The practice is staffed by 10 fellowship-trained, board-certified pathologists covering multiple subspecialties, with consultative services supporting referring providers. Logistics are delivered through a statewide courier network that handles specimen pickup and report delivery (including STAT and on-call service), supplemented by a web-based ordering and results platform (LabTest by LifePoint) and a specimen collection manual documenting testing protocols.

Revenue is generated on a transaction-fee basis through laboratory testing services billed to patients and third-party payers. Pathology Medical Services files primary and secondary insurance claims on behalf of patients and offers direct patient billing through an online portal (MyLabBill.com) and phone support. Pricing is quote-based, varying by test type, insurance coverage, and client agreements, and is not publicly disclosed. Client supplies (requisitions, formalin containers, shipping materials) are provided at no charge, and esoteric reference testing is routed to Mayo Medical Laboratories. The company maintains CAP laboratory accreditation and CLIA certification, and is governed by a physician board led by Dr. Ryan D. DeHaan (President), Dr. Neil E. Fuehrer (Chairman), Dr. Darrell R. Lester, Jr. (Treasurer), and Dr. Lauren M. Murer (Medical Director). No external investors, parent company, or public-market presence is disclosed.

Name

Pathology Medical Services

Legal name

Pathology Medical Services, P.C.

Website

https://pmspc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Pathology Medical Services, P.C. is a privately held, physician-owned anatomic pathology laboratory in Lincoln, Nebraska, providing surgical pathology, cytology, hematopathology, and molecular diagnostic testing to physician offices and hospitals statewide. Founded circa 1973, the CAP-accredited practice employs 10 fellowship-trained pathologists and operates a courier-driven distribution model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diagnostic Pathology Services

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511), Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (62151)

SIC

Services-Medical Laboratories (8071)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFAMAA

Anatomic Pathology (Histopathology & Cytopathology)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Clinical Laboratories

SECONDARYHLAHAAAE

Anatomic Pathology & Histology/Cytology IVD (Tissue Diagnostics)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Medical Devices & Diagnostics/In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) & Laboratory Diagnostics

SECONDARYHLAAALAI

Cytology & Histopathology Diagnostics (IHC, ISH, tissue-based assays)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Biotechnology & Biologics/Diagnostics (Biotech-related)

Keywords

• Anatomic pathology services
• Clinical laboratory testing
• Diagnostic pathology
• Molecular diagnostics
• Cytology services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lincoln

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Testing Services: Pathology Medical Services generates revenue through providing comprehensive anatomic pathology diagnostic testing services to healthcare providers including physician offices and hospitals. Services include surgical pathology, cytology, hematopathology, and molecular testing.
2. Insurance Billing: The company files primary and secondary insurance claims on behalf of patients. Revenue is collected through insurance reimbursements for laboratory services rendered.
3. Direct Patient Billing: Patients can pay laboratory bills directly through MyLabBill.com or by phone. When patients do not have insurance or services are not covered, patients receive bills directly from Pathology Medical Services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Pathology Medical Services provides comprehensive anatomic pathology diagnostic testing for healthcare providers throughout Nebraska, including surgical pathology, histology, immunohistochemistry, hematopathology, breast tumor testing, and gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytopathology. The lab augments testing with consultative pathologist interpretation, in-house specimen pickup and supply delivery through a courier network, and access to esoteric reference testing via Mayo Medical Laboratories.

Product overview

Pathology Medical Services, P.C. provides comprehensive anatomic pathology services to healthcare providers in Nebraska. The core offering consists of surgical pathology, histology, immunohistochemistry, hematopathology, and cytology services (both GYN and non-GYN). The company offers a web-based orders and results platform (LabTest by LifePoint), patient billing portal (MyLabBill.com), courier logistics, consultative services, and provides client supplies. Their GYN cytology services utilize ThinPrep Pap testing and Aptima molecular assays for HPV, CT/GC, and Trichomonas detection. The company also maintains an extensive specimen collection manual (online and PDF) documenting their testing procedures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Anatomic Pathology Services Comprehensive anatomic pathology diagnostic services covering surgical pathology, histology, immunohistochemistry, hematopathology, breast tumor testing, and gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytopathology. Serving physician offices and hospitals throughout Nebraska with interpretation by board-certified pathologists.
• GYN Cytology Services Gynecologic cytology and molecular testing using FDA-approved ThinPrep Pap Test with imaging system and Aptima molecular assays (NAAT) for HPV, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Trichomonas detection, with dual review combining automated imaging and board-certified cytologist/pathologist interpretation.
• Consultative Pathology Service Anatomic pathology consultation service providing guidance on test selection, methodologies, and results interpretation for physician offices and hospitals, with access to Mayo Medical Laboratories for esoteric reference testing and outside opinions.
• Comprehensive Courier Service Rapid and reliable courier services across Nebraska for client specimen pickup and delivery of reports and supplies, including STAT and on-call pickup options to support clinical turnaround needs.
• Client Supplies Provision of test requisitions, formalin containers, shipping supplies, and specimen collection/transport materials at no charge to client physician offices and hospitals across Nebraska.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LifePoint (LabTest)coreTechnology or IntegrationLifePoint provides the LabTest web-based platform used by Pathology Medical Services for client online orders and results access. This platform enables physician offices and hospitals to place test orders and access results electronically.
• MyLabBill.comcoreTechnology or IntegrationMyLabBill.com is the online bill pay platform used by Pathology Medical Services for patient billing. Patients can make online payments, review account data, update insurance information, and access billing statements through this platform.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Inform Diagnostics: Specialty anatomic pathology practice focused on gastrointestinal, dermatopathology, and urologic pathology serving community physicians. Comparable to PMS as a subspecialty anatomic pathology lab with a similar customer base of community physician offices.
• PathGroup: PE-backed, multi-site anatomic and clinical pathology practice serving hospitals and physicians across the U.S. Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Closest comparable to PMS in being a physician-led, multi-subspecialty regional pathology group with courier logistics and in-house molecular/FISH testing.
• ARUP Laboratories: University-affiliated esoteric reference laboratory offering anatomic, clinical, and molecular pathology with deep subspecialty expertise. Comparable to PMS on in-house subspecialty depth and esoteric test menu, though at much larger academic-medical-center scale.
• NeoGenomics: Specialty oncology-focused pathology laboratory offering cytogenetics, FISH, flow cytometry, IHC, and molecular oncology testing. Closely comparable to PMS on hematopathology/flow cytometry/FISH capabilities and on serving hospital outreach customers with oncology-heavy case mixes.
• AmeriPath: National community-based anatomic pathology group serving hospitals, surgery centers, and physician offices across multiple U.S. states with subspecialty expertise. Comparable to PMS as a multi-subspecialty regional pathology platform with IHC, cytology, and hematopathology offerings.
• Aurora Diagnostics: Multi-site community-based anatomic pathology group serving hospitals and physicians in regional U.S. markets with subspecialty expertise. Direct comparable to PMS as a regional, multi-subspecialty pathology platform with in-house IHC and ancillary molecular offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Quest Diagnostics: One of the two largest U.S. clinical reference laboratories, offering anatomic and clinical pathology, molecular diagnostics, and esoteric testing with national courier logistics. Directly comparable to PMS on anatomic pathology services, but operates at vastly greater scale and a national rather than regional footprint.
• Sonic Healthcare USA: U.S. subsidiary of Sonic Healthcare offering anatomic and clinical pathology, cytology, and esoteric testing through regional laboratories such as Sonic Reference Laboratory and American Esoteric Laboratories. Comparable to PMS on multi-site anatomic pathology operations with regional courier logistics.
• Mayo Medical Laboratories: Reference laboratory arm of Mayo Clinic providing esoteric anatomic and clinical pathology testing nationwide. Listed as a partner of PMS for send-out esoteric cases, but also a broader industry incumbent serving many of the same physician-office and hospital customers.
• Laboratory Corporation of America (Labcorp): Major U.S. clinical laboratory network providing anatomic pathology, cytology, molecular, and esoteric diagnostics through national infrastructure. Comparable to PMS in core anatomic pathology offering, but with national reach, PAMA-era scale advantages, and broader payer contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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