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Mills-Peninsula Lab and Pathology Services

Mills-Peninsula Medical Center offers a full range of diagnostic tests to confirm good health, screen for early detection of illness and monitor existing conditions. Laboratories at our care centers handle thousands of cases annually. Our well trained professional staff uses the most current equipment and evaluative methods.

Blood vials for testing

Uncovering Unseen Health Information

Similar to CSI detectives, doctors need to collect evidence to get to the root of a medical problem or rule out certain illnesses. Laboratory and pathology tests provide that evidence, analyzing blood, body fluids or tissue samples to find irregularities in cells or chemical components in your body.

Also, certain diseases may require ongoing monitoring to find out how well your treatment is working or to help your doctor determine future treatments. Even if you’re feeling healthy, your doctor may order certain tests as a way to establish a baseline normal for you. Future tests will be compared to this baseline, helping your doctor flag any changes that may require closer attention. Remember, abnormal results can show up even when you’re feeling fine. That’s why doctors often order tests as part of your regular physical exam. Lab tests reveal information your doctor cannot discover using his or her senses.

Biological samples for testing

Pathology tests take the process a step further by examining tissue, cell or fluid samples under a microscope. Examples of pathology tests include the state-of-the-art ThinPrep Pap test, which can detect pre-malignant and malignant cervical disease better than a standard pap smear.

Sutter laboratories stay on top of emerging technology that can help patients identify disease earlier and more accurately. Our labs perform thousands of tests each year, which means our pathologists, clinical lab scientists and lab technicians have extensive experience.

All Sutter labs are licensed by the State of California's Department of Health Services and certified as CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment) laboratories. The laboratory at Mills-Peninsula is also accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP).

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Dr. Jack S. Remington Laboratory for Specialty Diagnostics

The internationally acclaimed Dr. Jack S. Remington Laboratory for Specialty Diagnostics is located in Palo Alto. Clinicians and staff at the lab develop and design tests to diagnose toxoplasmosis in patients around the globe.

Doctor Profiles

The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
Justin Cuff, M.D.

Justin Cuff, M.D.

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Judy Alonzo, M.D.

Judy Alonzo, M.D.

  • Pathology

Thuy B. Nguyen, M.D.

Thuy B. Nguyen, M.D.

  • Pathology

Scott A. Taga, M.D.

Scott A. Taga, M.D.

  • Pathology

Sourav Ray, M.D.

Sourav Ray, M.D.

  • Pathology

Keith Duncan, M.D.

Keith Duncan, M.D.

  • Pathology

Mamatha Chivukula, M.D.

Mamatha Chivukula, M.D.

  • Pathology

Elzbieta Jurka, M.D.

Elzbieta Jurka, M.D.

  • Pathology

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Peninsula Medical Center Lab Draw Station, Burlingame Campus

Peninsula Medical Center Lab Draw Station, Burlingame Campus

1501 Trousdale Drive

Building C, 1st Floor

Burlingame, CA 94010

(650) 696-5510

Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

1501 Trousdale Drive

Burlingame, CA 94010

(650) 696-5400

Mills Health Center

Mills Health Center

100 South San Mateo Drive

San Mateo, CA 94401

(650) 696-5400

Mills Health Center Lab Satellite Draw Station, San Mateo Campus

Mills Health Center Lab Satellite Draw Station, San Mateo Campus

100 South San Mateo Drive

San Mateo, CA 94401

(650) 696-4510

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