Advantage of Z-stacking for teleconsultation between the USA and Colombia
A new study published in Diagnostic Cytopathology (see link) compared diagnostic concordance, image quality, and usefulness of Z-stacking of fine needle aspiration smears between whole slide imaging and Panoptiq™. Pathologists rated image quality from whole slide imaging at 8.3 versus 8.7 for those digitized using Panoptiq™, with diagnostic concordance not impacted. Pathologists found the unique Z-stacking feature of Panoptiq™ to be diagnostically helpful in the majority of cases – in general, use of Panoptiq™ Z-stacking showed better diagnostic concordance. The study concluded that the panoramic images acquired by Panoptiq™ were of diagnostic quality, generated smaller image files, and were associated with fewer technical errors than those of whole slide imaging, and recommended Panoptiq™ for telecytology.
About ViewsIQ
ViewsIQ is an imaging software company that develops microscopy imaging solutions for academic institutions, hospitals, and research laboratories. It is our vision to accelerate the delivery of diagnostic information to enhance patient outcomes. We strive to achieve this by enabling every healthcare provider access to the right expert through the ubiquitous product adoption of our digital pathology innovation, Panoptiq™.
The company is comprised of a diverse group of professionals, as well as a strong advisory board consisting of leading industry experts and researchers. The concerted efforts of the group strive to achieve a new standard of excellence in the medical industry.
