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


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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

WashU 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 PurposeRetentionPrice
ConferenceTumor BoardIndefinitely11.00/slide
Clinical Indefinitely11.00/slide
OtherIndefinitely11.00/slide
TeachingStudy Set- for member shared useIndefinitely11.00/slide
Study Set- for personal use6 months*11.00/slide
ResearchAll6 months*11.00/slide

Non-Members

Scan PurposeRetentionPrice
ConferenceTumor BoardIndefinitely11.00/slide
Clinical Indefinitely11.00/slide
OtherIndefinitely11.00/slide
TeachingStudy Set- for member shared useIndefinitely11.00/slide
Study Set- for personal use6 months*11.00/slide
ResearchAll6 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″ Poster48.95
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

How to achieve a high-quality scan?
  1. Air pockets under the slide cover could affect image quality. It could also require multiple attempts to achieve a good quality scan.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4.  Chips, and scratches will result in a longer scanning process and may affect the overall scan quality. Slides that are cracked cannot be scanned.
  5. Overhanging coverslips could cause the slide to become jammed in the scanner. Trim excess coverslip off the slide to avoid this.
How to access my digital slides?

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.

How long will it take to scan my slides?

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.

Scanner Information
  • 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
Supported Scanners
  • 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