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Title

Cutting-edge technology and automation in the pathology laboratory.

Authors

Munari, Enrico; Scarpa, Aldo; Cima, Luca; Pozzi, Matteo; Pagni, Fabio; Vasuri, Francesco; Marletta, Stefano; Dei Tos, Angelo Paolo; Eccher, Albino

Abstract

One of the goals of pathology is to standardize laboratory practices to increase the precision and effectiveness of diagnostic testing, which will ultimately enhance patient care and results. Standardization is crucial in the domains of tissue processing, analysis, and reporting. To enhance diagnostic testing, innovative technologies are also being created and put into use. Furthermore, although problems like algorithm training and data privacy issues still need to be resolved, digital pathology and artificial intelligence are emerging in a structured manner. Overall, for the field of pathology to advance and for patient care to be improved, standard laboratory practices and innovative technologies must be adopted. In this paper, we describe the state-of-the-art of automation in pathology laboratories in order to lead technological progress and evolution. By anticipating laboratory needs and demands, the aim is to inspire innovation tools and processes as positively transformative support for operators, organizations, and patients.

Subjects

TECHNOLOGICAL innovations; DATA privacy; TECHNOLOGICAL progress; ARTIFICIAL intelligence; PATHOLOGICAL laboratories; AUTOMATION; TESTING laboratories; PATIENT care

Publication

Virchows Archiv: European Journal of Pathology, 2024, Vol 484, Issue 4, p555

ISSN

0945-6317

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.1007/s00428-023-03637-z