Conclusions: Four Things to Remember
Gross imaging is very viable and delivers value to any practice - especially if imaging is operationalized and integrated with the LIS.
Microscopic imaging, though valuable, is in the beginning of a transformation from a “camera on a microscope” to a much more reasonable platform for pathology.
The importance of resolution and contrast in CCD images. Begin thinking in MTF rather than array size.
In the future, Imaging will provide added functionality compared to traditional glass slide examination.