Staff: Will Janson
Phone: 314-273-8217
Staff: Austyn Hanna
Phone: 314-362-5643
Supervisor: Ryan Hardy
Phone: 314-273-4881
Email: digitalimagingcenter@path.wustl.edu
Location: BJC-IH Building, Room 3504
Overview
The Digital Imaging Center is a joint resource of the Department of Pathology & Immunology and BJH. This Center specializes in digital imaging for clinical, teaching, and research applications and is keeping up with advances in this fast-moving area.
In addition to resources for digital pathology we also offer poster printing as well. The Digital Imaging Center currently provides resources for high-quality whole slide scanning including for teaching, archival, or deidentified sharing off-site. We are also in the process of acquiring and utilizing image analysis software for use with scanned slides.
Access
Service available to: All entities, including for-profit organizations.
Priority service is given to: Washington University.
Additional Information: Contracted services are open to non-University organizations on a fee for service basis.
Hours of operation: Center services are available Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
University-wide Core Facilities
Services and pricing
Services and pricing are currently under review, please call 314-273-8217 or 314-362-5643 for inquiries.
Digital Scanning
Affiliated Members
| Scan Purpose | Retention | Price | |
| Conference | Tumor Board | Indefinitely | 11.00/slide |
| Clinical | Indefinitely | 11.00/slide | |
| Other | Indefinitely | 11.00/slide | |
| Teaching | Study Set- for member shared use | Indefinitely | 11.00/slide |
| Study Set- for personal use | 6 months* | 11.00/slide | |
| Research | All | 6 months* | 11.00/slide |
Non-Members
| Scan Purpose | Retention | Price | |
| Conference | Tumor Board | Indefinitely | 11.00/slide |
| Clinical | Indefinitely | 11.00/slide | |
| Other | Indefinitely | 11.00/slide | |
| Teaching | Study Set- for member shared use | Indefinitely | 11.00/slide |
| Study Set- for personal use | 6 months* | 11.00/slide | |
| Research | All | 6 months* | 11.00/slide |
*Slides will be kept on the pathology digital image system for 6 months. At the end of 6 months, the option to have images burned to DVD will be available before images are deleted from the system.
Poster Printing
| Printing* | Price |
| 36″ Poster | 48.95 |
| 44″ Poster | 53.09 |
*All posters must be submitted as a PDF file as our printer is setup to use PDF files. Also note that all posters must be submitted with a request through our iLab system.
FAQS
- Air pockets under the slide cover could affect image quality. It could also require multiple attempts to achieve a good quality scan.
- Markings and writing near the point of interest could reduce the quality of the image. Try to make any markings along the edge of the slide.
- Dirt and fingerprints are the biggest culprits when trying to achieve a good quality scan. Wipe all slides before they are scanned to remove any dirt or fingerprints that may affect the scan quality.
- Chips, and scratches will result in a longer scanning process and may affect the overall scan quality. Slides that are cracked cannot be scanned.
- Overhanging coverslips could cause the slide to become jammed in the scanner. Trim excess coverslip off the slide to avoid this.
Slide delivery and methods will be discussed once your scanning project has been submitted to digital imaging. Our options for file transfer is WUPAX and BOX.
Scanning times vary depending on the slide quality, slide quantity, size of tissue, and the magnification requested. The turnaround time that can be expected will be 24 to 48 hours after receipt (Larger request will take longer). For more Information on slide scanning times, possible rush service, or other general scanning questions please email digitalimagingcenter@path.wustl.edu.
- Philips – Ultra Fast Scanner
Magnification – 40x
Capacity – 300 slides
De-identification available
File format – .isyntax - Aperio – AT2
Magnification – 20x and 40x
Capacity – 400 slides
De-identification available
File format – .svs
- OCUS – Grundium
Magnification – 20x and 40x
Capacity – 1 slide
File format – .svs, .jpg, and .tiff - Epredia – 3Dhistech MIDI
Magnification – 20x and 40x
Capacity – 12 slides
File format -.mrxs