Sponsors

Cellular pathology – things to consider when going digital

Digital pathology has been embraced by cellular pathology; but laboratories need to think beyond just a scanner and storage, explains Jake Morrow. To be fully utilised the new technology needs to be backed up with laboratory information systems with enhanced features to help drive quality workflow and support clinical integrated reporting.

Digital pathology is the acquisition, management, sharing, and integration of pathology information in an electronic environment. Its advance is particularly evident in cellular pathology, where the traditional glass slide is digitised.

Cellular pathology laboratories in the UK have gone digital, are going digital, or are looking at a business case for change. There has been national support and funding for the switch, and laboratories have embraced the opportunity to improve reporting efficiency. This is great news as there is a national shortage of pathologists to meet the current workload. However, efficiency is only realised if there is a digital pathology adoption at the system level.

Not just a scanner and storage

Log in or register FREE to read the rest

This story is Premium Content and is only available to registered users. Please log in at the top of the page to view the full text. If you don't already have an account, please register with us completely free of charge.

Latest Issues

The British Association for Cytopathology Annual Scientific Meeting

Aztec Hotel and Spa, Bristol, BS32 4TS
18 October, 2024

UK NEQAS: Navigating Quality Standards in Point of Care Testing

The Hyatt Regency Hotel, Birmingham, UK
23 October, 2024

Pathology Visions 24

Hyatt Regency, Orlando, FL
3-5 November, 2025

Medica

Messe Dusseldorf
11-14 November, 2024

POCT-for-Scot: Bringing the future to you

SEC Arena, Glasgow
14 November, 2024