Experiences in the production of digital slides by an automated high-resolution scanner system after automated slide preparation

Background: Automated slide preparation systems are available for routine histological use. We recently developed and installed the Hi-Scope slide scanner system in a routine environment. Hi-Scope is an autoloader, autoscanner, and auto-focusing slide scanner. Aim: The evaluation of High-Scope for everyday applications. Methods: Hi-Scope and digital storage environment were installed in the biopsy specimen laboratory. 5 micron thick sections from endoscopic and surgical material of diseased gut wall were prepared as usual. The slides were deparaffined, stained, and coverslipped using automated system. The barcod…