Frequently Asked Questions

Q.  Who is Reliance?

A.  A physician owned laboratory located in Tampa, Florida.  Our physicians are board certified anatomic pathologists with sub-specialties.  Reliance physicians have served the area for over 35 years.  We are firmly focused on providing the type of service, quality and above all, accuracy clinicians and their patients rely on. See About Us for more information.

Q.  What kind of services does Reliance provide?

A.  Reliance provides anatomic pathology testing to specialists, such as dermatologists, oncologists/hematologists, gastroenterologists, urologists, as well as multi specialty surgery centers and endoscopy centers.

Q.  What is anatomical pathology testing?

A.  Anatomic pathology is the examination of tissue samples removed during surgery.  The samples are elvaluated  by a board certified pathologist to determine if disease is present or not.


Q.  What is a pathologist?

A.  Pathologists are medical doctors who specialize in diagnosis of disease by studying tissue samples.  They make diagnosis from tissue samples removed during surgery through microscopic study.  As a member of your healthcare team, their findlings help your doctor understand the nature of the disease process in a patient and plan the treatment. See our Pathologists page for more information.

Q.  Why did I receive a Reliance Pathology Partners bill?

A.  Your physician has chosen Reliance to diagnose and interpret the specimen removed at the time of your office visit.  The laboratory will submit all billing claims to your insurance carrier.  Patients are responsible for the payment of unpaid balances.  See our Billing page for more information.

Q.  Who do I contact if I still have questions about my bill?

A.  You can send an e-mail or you may call 813-490-7414 or 1-866-544-0404.  Visit our Billing page for more information.

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