Independent since 1960. Physician-owned from day one.
Opus Pathology began as an independent laboratory in Tennessee more than six decades ago. We are still owned and run by pathologists, so we understand what providers need and how fast health care keeps changing.
- 1960founded in Columbia
- 100+years combined experience
- CAPaccredited
- 24/7pathologist on call
opus
/ˈō-pəs/ · noun · Latin for “a work” or “work of art”
A work of art or craft. In music, a composer's numbered composition. A magnum opus is a masterwork, the best a maker can create.
- The work
Every case is our work
Behind every diagnosis is careful, hands-on work by pathologists, pathologists' assistants, cytologists, histotechnologists, medical technologists, and laboratory staff who take pride in their craft.
- The composition
Every report is composed
Like a piece of music, a diagnosis comes together from many parts: gross examination, histology, special stains, molecular results, and the patient's history, brought into harmony by the pathologist.
- The masterwork
Every diagnosis, our best
We hold each report to the standard of a masterwork, because every specimen belongs to someone special and the people caring for them are counting on it.
That is the meaning behind our name, and the reason the difference is in the detail.
Local, accountable, and easy to reach.
Part of your medical staff
Our pathologists work alongside the hospitals we serve and sit on their medical staffs. We provide medical directorships to hospitals and independent laboratories across our region, and together bring more than 100 years of combined experience.
A real person on every call
A pathologist or provider services specialist is always available to answer questions or guide you through complex testing. For urgent case questions, a pathologist is on call 24/7.
(800) 388-1294
Quality you can verify
- Licensed and accredited by state and federal agencies and the College of American Pathologists (CAP)
- Our pathologists serve as CAP inspectors
- Peer review, follow-up studies, and a dedicated compliance program
- Members of the Tennessee Medical Association, CAP, and ASCP
Easy to work with
We are contracted with all major payors, and patients can view reports and pay bills online. Choose how your reports arrive:
Final reports fax straight to your office the moment they are signed.