MEDIRED DIGITAL PATHOLOGY

Histopathology LIS

Every sample. Every step. Fully tracked.

From reception to digitization, every container, cassette, block, slide and box is scanned at each step and recorded in the LIS. You always know where a sample is, what has been done to it and who did it.

The workflow

Eight steps, one scan at each

Each step starts with a barcode scan. The LIS updates the sample's status and location, and the connected devices print the next label or report back their results.

  1. 1

    Reception

    Sample arrival and registration

    • Receive and register the sample
    • Scan the container
    • Print the specimen label
    • Assign a unique ID in the LIS
    • Record patient and request
    • Label container and forms

    Scan at reception

    Zebra label printer (e.g. ZD421)

    LIS

    SMP-2026-001234

    Accession: 26-12345

    Type: Biopsy

  2. 2

    Grossing

    Specimen handling and description

    • Scan the sample
    • Record grossing data
    • Capture photos
    • Print cassette labels
    • Link to cassette(s)
    • Update status in the LIS

    Scan at grossing

    Zebra label printer (e.g. ZD421)

    LIS

    SMP-2026-001234

    Cassette: A1

  3. 3

    Embedding

    Cassette creation and paraffin embedding

    • Scan the cassette
    • Confirm embedding
    • Track the block ID
    • Update status in the LIS

    Scan at embedding

    Epredia cassette printer (PrimeMate AS)

    LIS

    SMP-2026-001234

    Block: A1

  4. 4

    Sectioning

    Microtomy: cutting and slide preparation

    • Scan the block
    • Record sectioning data
    • Print slide label(s)
    • Track slide IDs
    • Update status in the LIS

    Scan at sectioning

    Zebra slide label printer (e.g. ZD421)

    LIS

    SMP-2026-001234

    Slide: A1-01

  5. 5

    Immunohistochemistry

    Special stains and IHC processing

    • Scan slide(s)
    • Load into the IHC stainer
    • Track run and reagents
    • Receive run status (HL7)
    • Update status in the LIS

    Scan at immunohistochemistry

    Roche Ventana IHC stainer (HL7 interface)

    LIS

    SMP-2026-001234

    Slide: A1-01

    IHC: ER

  6. 6

    QA and review

    Pathologist review and approval

    • Scan the slide
    • Review images and slides
    • Add diagnosis and notes
    • Request additional stains if needed
    • Approve and sign out
    • Update status in the LIS

    Scan at qa and review

    LIS

    SMP-2026-001234

    Slide: A1-01

    Status: Reviewed

  7. 7

    Packing

    Slide storage and archiving

    • Scan slide(s)
    • Print the box label
    • Pack into a slide box
    • Update the storage location
    • Track the box ID in the LIS

    Scan at packing

    Zebra label printer (e.g. ZD421)

    LIS

    SMP-2026-001234

    Box: B-001

    Slides: 1–10

  8. 8

    Digitization or delivery

    Slide scanning or external dispatch

    • Scan the slide
    • Digitize with the slide scanner, or prepare for delivery
    • Link digital files in the LIS
    • Track the shipment (if external)
    • Mark the case complete

    Scan at digitization or delivery

    Leica Aperio slide scanner

    LIS

    SMP-2026-001234

    Slide: A1-01

    Digital: Yes

LIS: the single source of truth

  • Sample location
  • Status
  • Device data
  • User actions
  • Audit log
Integrated devices and systems

Works with the equipment already on your bench

These are the printers, stainers and scanners we have integrated so far. If your lab uses something else, we build the connection.

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