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Digital Pathology solution

Digital pathology
Experience the future of digital pathology with Roche

Roche has over 125 years of history fighting disease and pioneering healthcare innovations. Our digital pathology solution combines the latest hardware, software, and AI algorithms to change what’s possible in pathology.

Designed by pathologists for pathologists, our lab-ready solution combines advanced diagnostic hardware and software to provide clinical insights with digital precision. It is an integrated solution that combines innovative slide scanners, software and image analysis algorithms, working in harmony with the complete Roche diagnostic portfolio. 

Digital pathology is an effective way of delivering diagnostic testing for the healthcare system today and in the future. Roche digital pathology solutions are transforming the potential of laboratories, unlocking benefits for patients, pathologists, lab managers, and NHS trusts. 

Experience the future of digital pathology with Roche.

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Advanced digital pathology scanners and software

The Roche Digital Pathology solution combines innovative slide scanners, software and image analysis algorithms, operating in harmony with our advanced diagnostic portfolio. Partner with Roche, and you’ll get access to the most advanced hardware and software and a growing bank of AI algorithms that will improve diagnosis quality, consistency, and accuracy.

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VENTANA slide scanners1 for whole slide imaging

Precision digital pathology scanners generate high-quality digital pathology images faster than ever before.

The Roche VENTANA slide scanner’s colour management and built-in calibration generate consistent, reproducible images with a low rescan rate. It’s the heart of our digital pathology solution.

 

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Roche uPath digital pathology workflow software1

Roche uPath software improves communication and connectivity while automating processes to enhance the efficiency of your pathology laboratory.

Pathologists and technicians can access the images and results they need when they need them – accelerating testing, optimising processes, and improving outcomes.

 

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Roche uPath image analysis algorithms1

Advanced uPath algorithms provide clinical clarity with digital precision. Pathologists can confidently and objectively assess whole tissue slide images as part of a fully integrated and optimised whole-slide analysis solution.

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Transforming NHS digital pathology

Investing in digital pathology today can transform what’s possible for patients, pathologists, lab managers, and healthcare trusts. New advancements in AI promise even more, with the NHS on the cusp of a total transformation – with Roche operating as your partner. It’s the latest step toward a digital health service that delivers truly personalised patient care.

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Accelerating collaboration, diagnosis, and research

  • Collaborative pathology systems enable case-sharing and remote diagnosis
  • Eliminate travel time for multisite and secondary opinions
  • Enhance clinical laboratory workflows, research and pathology education
  • Unlock the benefits of flexible working and online collaboration for greater efficiency

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Precision pathology software

 

  • VENTANA slide scanners provide a larger field of view than microscopy
  • uPath software supports simultaneous multi-slide viewing 
  • Sophisticated image analysis algorithms reduce bias and misidentification through enhanced accuracy and quantification
  • Roche Digital Pathology is one part of a robust tissue diagnostics portfolio that combine to create an end-to-end pathology workflow for enhanced efficiency and accuracy

 

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Optimising pathology workflow

  • VENTANA slide scanners enable fast processing of high caseloads, increasing lab throughput

  • Access a range of customisable pathology workflow tools, including annotation features and multi-slide view

  • Store data and case history in a central location for easy access

  • Image analysis algorithms enable one-click analyses, generating objective and reproducible results with actionable information

  • Roche's digital pathology solution is interoperable – ensuring simple and seamless integration with existing software, hardware, and processes

  • Implementation is smooth and stress-free, with ongoing education and training for all staff on how to use hardware, software, and systems

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Reducing risks and delivering a ROI

 

  • Digital pathology decreases the risk of slides being mislabeled or broken during physical transport, minimising the need for additional biopsies
  • Digital pathology cuts operational costs of slide storage, slide transportation, and pathologist travel
  • Labs can scale whole slide image storage with a choice of cloud and on-premise storage options

 

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      1. Registration Status: CE-IVD marked. In the United States;  For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures in the US. Refer to the product-specific labeling for the regulatory status of scanners and/or algorithms. IVD products can be used for in-vitro diagnostic use. Research Use Only (RUO) products are for research use only and not for diagnostic procedures.
      2. Roche research study at a customer site. Intraoperative frozen section consultation by remote whole-slide imaging analysis – validation and comparison to robotic remote microscopy. Menter T, Nicolet S, Baumhoer D, et al. J Clin Pathol 2020;73:350–35

      VENTANA and UPATH are trademarks of Roche. Other product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.