PROFESSIONAL STAFF
Charles R. Rinaldo, Jr., Ph.D.
Assistant Director of Clinical Microbiology
Clinical Virology Laboratory
Professor of Pathology
Department of Pathology, UPMC
Primary interest: Diagnosis of viral infections, cellular immunity to human immunodeficiency virus type 1 and human herpesvirus 8 infections, cytomegalovirus drug resistance
Sonali Sanghavi, Ph.D.
Virology Assistant
Clinical Virology Laboratory
Primary interest: Development of molecular methods for diagnosis of
viral infections.
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS
Virology Lead Technologist:
Maryann Lassak, B.S. MT ASCP
Technologists:
Wilma Sell, B.S. MT ASCP
Ellen Hamill, M.S.
Kathleen Lewandowski, B.S. MT ASCP
John Kolano, B.S.
Mark R. Lindsey, M.S.
Michael D. Potoski, B.S. MT ASCP
Stephanie S. Boes, B.S. MT ASCP
RESEARCH STAFF
Arlene Bullotta, B.A., B.S.
CONTACTING INFORMATION
We welcome prior consultation with Dr. Charles Rinaldo regarding viral studies (Phone: 412/624-3928 or 412/647-3764; Internal Pager: 6940; Long Range Pager: 412/392-7502; Email: rinaldo@pitt.edu).
For information on tests, results and other aspects of the Laboratory, please contact:
Clinical Virology Laboratory
Presbyterian University Hospital, UPMC
9th floor, A-910 A-Wing, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2582
Phone: (412) 647-3726 Fax: (412) 647-3755
Note: temporary change in laboratory hours.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Specimens accepted 24 hours.
CERTIFICATIONS
CAP No. 12863-02-01
CLIA No. 39DO911193
PA STATE No. 000083
NY STATE No. 7306
