Today, most hospital workflows rely on a decades-old process: extracting a tissue sample, preparing it on a glass slide, and having a pathologist examine it under a microscope. To facilitate diagnosis, either the slides or the pathologist must often travel long distances—an approach that is inefficient, costly, and stressful.
The traditional pathology workflow—extracting a tissue sample, preparing it on a glass slide, and analyzing it under a microscope—remains widespread. Yet, its reliance on physical slides and in-person evaluations often leads to delays, inefficiencies, and higher costs. In a world that demands faster, more precise healthcare, this process is ripe for innovation.
Digital pathology has emerged as the answer, harnessing high-resolution imaging technology to revolutionize how slides are analyzed, shared, and stored. By digitizing slides, laboratories eliminate the logistical hurdles of transporting samples or requiring pathologists to be on-site. This shift dramatically accelerates workflows, reduces costs, and allows professionals to manage more cases efficiently.
Today, digital pathology shines in critical use cases, such as intraoperative procedures where rapid diagnosis is paramount. Pathologists can analyze a scanned sample and provide feedback in minutes—even remotely. This capability not only reduces the risks of delays or missed diagnoses but also enables real-time collaboration between surgical teams and off-site experts.
Beyond speed, digital pathology democratizes access to high-quality diagnostics. Institutions in underserved or remote regions can now consult with leading pathologists worldwide, closing gaps in healthcare accessibility. Moreover, advanced tools like AI integration enhance diagnostic accuracy and efficiency, supporting pathologists in their work.
At Grundium, our state-of-the-art solutions, the Ocus® scanners, are driving this transformation. Designed to be intuitive, cost-effective, and high-performing, our technology empowers laboratories and hospitals to achieve faster, more reliable results while ensuring scalability and simplicity.
The future of pathology is digital—and it’s here.
