Webinar Quiz: Digital Pathology – Understanding the Basics of the Technology

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The three main functionalities of a digital pathology system are remote viewing, image analysis and data management(Required)

True

False

Image Life Cycle Management is defined as(Required)

what equipment is used to store images

how long images are retained, stored or archived

the image file format

the software database or image management system utilized

There are several whole slide scanner manufactures who have been approved by the FDA for primary diagnosis(Required)

True

False

When selecting a scanner what are some of the key characteristics that should be evaluated(Required)

network, storage capabilities, data management systems

bandwidth of IT infrastructure

slide loading mechanisms, scan magnification, image quality and speed

image view capabilities

Whole slide imaging is not a current part of the histology process therefore it is more work.(Required)

True

False

When selecting a particular hardware and/or software solution for your institution developing a weighted list of requirements the best approach.(Required)

True

False

The most common uses for whole slide imaging in the clinical setting is(Required)

primary diagnosis

telecytology and hematology

tumor boards, consultations and IHC quantification

proficiency testing

Some of the future applications in the clinical setting for whole slide imaging are(Required)

frozen section interpretation and consultations

quality assurance and proficiency testing

image analysis and archiving

primary diagnosis and computer aided diagnosis

The “pathology cockpit” allows for multiple high resolution monitors to display all the necessary data and images, the ability to assimilate information from multiple sources, such as radiology and clinical labs(Required)

True

False

Some of the limitations of the technology are(Required)

single focal plane –no fine focus capabilities

the ability to view multiple images at the same time

easy measurements and image capture

low power “fit to screen images”