AI-assisted ova, cyst, and parasite screening tool designed to improve the accuracy and efficiency of an O&P test.
Transforming Pathology
Overview
The Techcyte Wet Mount Iodine solution is an AI-assisted screening tool designed to help medical technologists locate, count, and pre-classify parasites from iodine-stained fecal slides with greater accuracy and efficiency.
For Research Use Only
The solution will classify and count the following objects (for a full list see below):
Parasite cysts
Parasite trophozoites
Helminths
Challenges & Solutions
Laboratory technologists analyzing wet mount iodine-stained slides for parasites face a difficult task. Most of the samples are negative, it takes a high amount of specialized training, and looking through a microscope all day can be laborious.
The Techcyte solution digitizes the samples and uses AI-powered analysis to enhance diagnostic accuracy, streamline the reporting process, and improve the working conditions of the medical technologists performing the reads.
How it works
4-step process:
Prepare slides
Lab techs prepare the slides using a fecal concentration device. The Apacor Mini or Midi Parasep are recommended. A specialized mounting media is added to the slide to lengthen slide life to two hours and improve the visibility of the parasites. Slides are then coverslipped for scanning.
Scan slides
Technicians load slides into a supported scanner. The scanner scans the slide and produces a high-quality 40x image, which is automatically uploaded to the Techcyte platform for AI analysis.
Process images
The AI algorithm uses a convolutional neural network to find ova, parasites, and other diagnostically significant objects. It classifies and presents them for technologist review. The scanning and processing only takes a few minutes.
Review results
Technologists log into Techcyte on a web browser and review the scanned images, confirming the presence of objects of interest and, if required, their prevalence and size. They can also add notes or request an additional consultation.
Positive samples are manually reviewed by technologists who confirm the assessment on the microscope and report their results in their LIS.
Cells & Organisms Identified
*These claims have not been examined by the FDA.
Ascaris lumbricoides
Clonorchis sinensis/Opisthorchis spp.
Enterobius vermicularis
Fasciola spp./Fasciolopsis buski
Fish Tapeworm
Hookworm/Trichostrongylus
Hymenolepis diminuta
Paragonimus spp.
Paracapillaria philippinensis
Rodentolepsis nana
Schistosoma mansoni
Schistosoma japonicum/S. mekongi
Strongyloides spp.
Taenia spp.
Trichuris trichiura
Balantioides coli
Blastocystis spp.
Chilomastix mesnili
Cyclospora spp.
Cystoisospora belli
Endolimax nana
Entamoeba species
Entamoeba coli
Entamoeba histolytica/dispar
Entamoeba polecki
Giardia duodenalis
Iodamoeba buetschlii
Misc Small Protozoans
Chilomastix trophozoites
Dientamoeba fragilis troph
Endolimax nana troph
Entamoeba hartmanni
Iodamoeba buetschlii troph
Supported Scanners
Hamamatsu S360, S20
40x scanning, 20x 0.75 NA objective
Grundium Ocus 40
40x scanning, 20x 0.75 NA objective
Pramana M Pro, HT2, HT4
40x scanning, 20x 0.80 NA objective
As a trusted distributor of top whole slide scanners, we can help you find the perfect fit for your lab’s unique needs. Contact us to learn more and find your ideal scanner solution.
Features
Unified Pathology
Integrated digital workflow and AI platform
AI-assisted
AI-proposed images of parasites & objects of interest, grouped by class, and sorted by confidence
Multi-scan
Multi-scan review can combine Trichrome and Wet Mount slides into a single patient case
Whole slide imaging
Scanners produce 80x equivalent digital images
Parasitology Suite
Complements Techcyte’s Trichrome and Modified Acid Fast solutions to find additional parasites
Single site study
Validation studies showed an average read time of 15 – 30 seconds*
*These claims have not been examined by the FDA.
Improved sample preparation
Special stain increases the life of the slide and the clarity of the parasites
Benefits
Designed to improve accuracy, efficiency, and consistency of reads
Quick elimination of negative slides results in more time is available for analyzing positive cases
May reduce technologist stress, physical and mental fatigue
Can improve hiring, training, and retention of lab techs and technologists
Excels at low-prevalence samples
Increased contribution margin per test
Partners
For research use only and not for diagnostic use in the US.
The Techcyte Trichrome solution is an assisted screening tool designed to help medical technologists read fecal slides more efficiently and accurately using an AI-based algorithm and workflow.
For Research Use Only in the U.S. CE-IVDD marked in Europe
The solution will classify, count and present the following objects for confirmation by a technologist (for a full list, see below):
Parasite cysts
Parasite trophozoites
Red blood cells
White blood cells
Yeast
Challenges & Solutions
Studies show that up to 98% of Trichrome-stained slides are negative 1.Reading them requires skilled technologists who can be difficult to find and retain. It’s difficult and monotonous, and looking eight hours a day through a microscope can cause repetitive stress injuries.
The solution is designed to help technologists quickly eliminate negative samples using a web browser on a computer monitor, allowing them to focus on the positive cases.
How it works
4-step process:
Prepare slides
Lab techs prepare the slides using a fecal concentration device. The Apacor Mini or Midi Parasep are recommended. The slides are then stained using the standard Trichrome staining protocol and then coverslipped for scanning.
Scan slides
Technicians load slides into a compatible scanner. Slides are scanned and the resulting images are automatically uploaded to the Techcyte platform for AI analysis. The Trichrome solution uses 40x images from compatible scanners. (for a list of compatible scanners, see below).
Process images
The AI algorithm uses a convolutional neural network to find ova, parasites, and other diagnostically significant objects. It classifies and presents them for technologist review. The scanning and processing only takes a few minutes.
Review results
Technologists log into Techcyte on a web browser and review the scanned images, confirming the presence of objects of interest and, if required, their prevalence and size. They can also add notes or request an additional consult.
Positive samples are manually reviewed by technologists who confirm the assessment on the microscope and report their results in their LIS
Cells & Organisms Identified
*These claims have not been examined by the FDA.
Blastocystis sp.
Giardia duodenalis
Combined D.frag, Ib, E.nana troph
Dientamoeba fragilis
Endolimax nana
Iodamoeba buetschlii
Entamoeba hartmanni
Entamoeba sp.
Entamoeba coli
Entamoeba polecki
Entamoeba histolytica-complex (4 other morphologically similar species)
Chilomastix mesnili
Cyclospora cayetanensis (advisory)
White Blood Cells
Red Blood Cells
Supported scanners
Trichrome
Hamamatsu S360
80x scanning, 40x 0.95 NA objective
3DHistech P250, P1000
80x scanning, 40x 0.75 NA objective
Pramana M Pro, HT2, HT4
80 x scanning, 40x 0.95 NA objective
As a trusted distributor of top whole slide scanners, we can help you find the perfect fit for your lab’s unique needs. Contact us to learn more and find your ideal scanner solution.
Features
Unified Platform
Integrated digital workflow and AI platform
AI-assisted
AI-proposed images of parasites & objects of interest, grouped by class, and sorted by confidence
Multi-scan review
Multi-scan review can combine Trichrome and Wet Mount slides into a single patient case
Negative review times
Validation studies showed an average read time of 15 – 30 seconds for negative slides*
Single site study
Preliminary results from a single-site study indicate a sensitivity of 98.9% and a slide-level specificity of 98.1%*
Whole slide imaging
Scanners produce 80x equivalent digital images
Benefits
Designed to improve accuracy, efficiency, and consistency of reads
More time is available for analyzing positive cases
Can help to quickly eliminate of negative slides
May reduce technologist stress and fatigue
Increased contribution margin per test
Can improve hiring, training, and retention of lab techs and technologists
Partners
“This project was an unmitigated success.”
ARUP Medical Technician
“It allowed us to detect rare Giardia that would have been missed by our technologist.”
ARUP Medical Technician
“It’s way more fun! We don’t want to stop.”
ARUP Medical Technician
“Staff feels that it is changing their lives.”
ARUP Medical Technician
For research use only and not for diagnostic use in the US.
The Techcyte Modified Acid Fast solution is designed to help medical technologists read modified acid fast stained microscope slides more efficiently and accurately using an AI-based algorithm and workflow.
For Research Use Only in the U.S.
The solution will classify, count and present the following objects:
Cryptosporidium sp. oocysts
Cyclospora cayetanensis oocysts
Yeast
Challenges & Solutions
Cryptosporidium and Cyclospora are challenging to detect with routine stains like trichrome or wet mount iodine due to their small size and low prevalence. Coupled with a global shortage of skilled microscopy experts, these difficulties strain resources, reduce efficiency, and increase the risk of diagnostic inconsistencies.
The Techcyte solution leverages AI-powered analysis, automated workflows, and advanced digital imaging to enhance diagnostic accuracy, streamline processes, and alleviate resource constraints in laboratories. Additionally, it seamlessly complements our Trichrome and Wet Mount Iodine solutions.
How it works
4-step process:
Prepare slides
Lab techs prepare the slides using a fecal concentration device. The Apacor Mini or Midi Parasep are recommended. The slides are then stained using the standard Modified Acid Fast staining protocol and then coverslipped for scanning.
Scan slides
Technicians load slides into a compatible scanner. Slides are scanned and the resulting images are automatically uploaded to the Techcyte platform for AI analysis. The Trichrome solution uses 40x images from compatible scanners. (for a list of compatible scanners, see below).
Process images
The AI algorithm uses a convolutional neural network to find ova, parasites, and other diagnostically significant objects. It classifies and presents them for technologist review. The scanning and processing only takes a few minutes.
Review results
Technologists log into Techcyte on a web browser and review the scanned images, confirming the presence of objects of interest and, if required, their prevalence and size. They can also add notes or request an additional consult.
Positive samples are manually reviewed by technologists who confirm the assessment on the microscope and report their results in their LIS.
Cells & Organisms Identified
*These claims have not been examined by the FDA.
Cryptosporidium sp. oocysts
Cyclospora cayetanensis oocysts
Supported scanners
3DHistech P250, P1000
80x scanning, 40x 0.75 NA objective
As a trusted distributor of top whole slide scanners, we can help you find the perfect fit for your lab’s unique needs. Contact us to learn more and find your ideal scanner solution.
Features
Unified platform
Integrated digital workflow and AI platform
AI-assisted
AI-proposed images of parasites & objects of interest, grouped by class, and sorted by confidence
Decreased review time
Validation studies showed an average read time of 15 – 30 seconds*
*These claims have not been examined by the FDA. These results are from a single study in a US-based reference lab.
Sensitivity & specificity
Single site study showed sensitivity 98.9%, slide-level specificity 98.1%*
*These claims have not been examined by the FDA. These results are from a single study in a US-based reference lab.
Whole slide imaging
Scanners produce 80x equivalent digital images
Benefits
Designed to improve accuracy, efficiency, and consistency of reads
Quick elimination of negative slides results in more time available for analyzing positive cases
May reduce technologist stress, physical and mental fatigue
Can improve hiring, training, and retention of lab techs and technologists
Excels at low-prevalence samples
Increased contribution margin per test
Partners
For research use only and not for diagnostic use in the US.
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