Same-day diagnosis
Benefits for the patient care management team and...
For the Grossing Room Operator
- Carry out grossing according to
standard procedures.
- No need to standardize on
1.5/2.5 mm thickness specimens.
- Use formalin or Milestone’s
FineFIX formalin-free fixative for
enhanced molecular biology
studies.
For the Histologist
- Improved workload distribution
- Process as required for a more even workload distribution.
- PATHOS will give you the option to eliminate the need for night shifts.
- Flexibility
Process 20-70-140-210 as required.
- Economy
Process with three/four reagents only. Use conventional grade wax.
- Easy sectioning
Even of difficult tissues (i.e. uterus).
For the Pathologist
- PATHOS processed slides enable the pathologist to deliver same-day diagnosis
of permanent slides with H&E and IHC staining for more timely patient
care.
- Same-day diagnosis will enhance the
pathologist’s role in cancer patient
management.
- Less stress through more even work
load.
For the Lab Administrator
- Same-day diagnosis, even for
afternoon specimens, for the
referring physician and patient.
- Improved service performance.
- Improved work environment for
laboratory personnel.
- Reduced cost for reagents
storage and disposal.
For the Oncologist and Clinician
- Within hours, oncologists and clinicians can advise patients on the base
of definitive diagnosis.
- Treatment can be initiated
immediately.
For the Hospital Administrator
- Reduced patient anxiety and
stress by providing results
within hours.
- Dramatic improvements in
efficiency and laboratory
productivity.
- Fast turn around to attract off
site business.
...the patient
Elimination of needless anguish.
More timely start of needed treatment.
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