Validating whole slide imaging for diagnostic purposes in pathology: guideline from the College of American Pathologists Pathology and Laboratory Quality Center.

ABSTRACT:

Context

There is increasing interest in using whole slide imaging (WSI) for diagnostic purposes (primary and/or consultation). An important consideration is whether WSI can safely replace conventional light microscopy as the method by which pathologists review histologic sections, cytology slides, and/or hematology slides to render diagnoses. Validation of WSI is crucial to ensure that diagnostic performance based on digitized slides is at least equivalent to that of glass slides and light microscopy. Currently, there are no standard guidelines regarding validation of WSI for diagnostic use.

Objective

To recommend validation requirements for WSI systems to be used for diagnostic purposes.

Design

The College of American Pathologists Pathology and Laboratory Quality Cen

SUBMITTER: Pantanowitz L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7240346 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature