An AI-assisted screening tool that aids cytotechnologists and pathologists in identifying precancerous lesions and cancer cells in women.
Transforming Pathology
Overview
Techcyte SureView™ is an AI-assisted screening tool designed to aid cytotechs and pathologists in analyzing diagnostically important cells and organisms in pap smears. It helps medical technologists read SurePath™ or ThinPrep® slides using an AI-based algorithm, workflow, and LIS integration.
Our automated cervical cancer screening solution classifies and counts the following objects (for a full list see below):
Pre-Cancerous lesions
Cervical Cancer cells
Organisms
Challenges & Solutions
Using current methods, cytotechnologists are expected to review, on average, 40,000 – 50,000 cells per slide.
Battling eye strain, fatigue, distractions, intense workloads, and operator biases, their efforts are prone to human error. The AI-assistive tool has the potential to solve some of the challenges these cytotechnologists face every day. Our software presents the most diagnostically relevant images to the cytotechnologist for efficient review.
The goal of Techcyte SureView™ is to help laboratories perform cervical cytology tests with increased consistency and in better working conditions.
How it works
4-step process:
Create slides
Technologists prepare slides using the BD SurePath™ or Hologic ThinPrep® systems.
Scan slides
Technologists load slides into the chosen scanner. Slides are then scanned and the resulting images are automatically uploaded to the Techcyte platform for AI analysis. We accept any good-quality 40x image from a compatible scanner (for a list of compatible scanners, see below). Scanning takes around 3 minutes*.
* Scan times will vary by scanner and settings used.
Process images
Our AI algorithm uses a convolutional neural network to identify differentiating features and determine which combinations indicate diagnostically significant objects. It then places them into the most likely classification and displays them in order of atypia for review. This algorithm is deterministic, making the same classification every time it is shown the same image. The whole process takes just minutes.
Review images
A cytotechnologist or pathologist logs into Techcyte on any web-enabled device and reviews available scans*, determining specimen adequacy and evaluating the results for diagnostic relevancy. They can also add notes and even request a secondary consultation.
*Techcyte recommends a 27” 99% RGB monitor for scan viewing
Cells & Organisms Identified
*These claims have not been examined by the FDA.
Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance (ASCUS)
Low-Grade Intraepithelial Lesion (LSIL)
Atypical Squamous Cells Cannot Exclude a High-Grade Lesion (ASC-H)
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.
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