System and method for quality assurance in pathology

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8885900
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14065708

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Systems and methods for improving quality assurance in pathology using automated quality assessment and digital image enhancements on digital slides prior to analysis by the pathologist are provided. A digital pathology system (slide scanning instrument and software) creates, assesses and improves the quality of a digital slide. The improved digital slide image has a higher image quality that results in increased efficiency and accuracy in the analysis and diagnosis of such digital slides when they are reviewed on a monitor by a pathologist. These improved digital slides yield a more objective diagnosis than reading the corresponding glass slide under a microscope.

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  • LEICA BIOSYSTEMS IMAGING, INC.

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Soenksen, Dirk G Carlsbad, US 48 1677
Zirker-Smith, Kathy Mill Valley, US 9 49

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