Staff: Will Janson
Phone: 314-273-8217
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 traditional and digital photography, poster and other image printing, 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 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
University-wide Core Facilities
Services and pricing
Services and pricing are currently under review, please call 314-362-3138 for inquiries.
Affiliated members
| Scan Purpose | Retention | |
| Conference | Tumor Board | Indefinitely |
| Clinical | Indefinitely | |
| Other | Indefinitely | |
| Teaching | Study Set – for member shared use | Indefinitely |
| Study Set – for personal use | 6 months* | |
| Research | All | 6 months* |
Non-members
| Scan Purpose | Retention | |
| Conference | Tumor Board | Indefinitely |
| Clinical | Indefinitely | |
| Other | Indefinitely | |
| Teaching | Study Set – for member shared use | Indefinitely |
| Study Set – for personal use | 6 months* | |
| Research | All | 6 months* |
*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.
| Printing* |
| 24” Poster Tube |
| 36” Poster Tube |
| 48” Poster Tube |
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.
- Cracks, chips, and scratches will result in a longer scanning process and may affect the overall scan quality.
- Overhanging coverslips could cause the slide to become jammed in the scanner. Trim excess coverslip off of the slide to avoid this.
Slide delivery and methods will be discussed once your scanning project has been submitted to digital imaging.
Scanning times vary depending on the slide quality and the magnification requested. 20X scans will take approximately 2 weeks from the time of delivery while 40X scans will take up to 4 weeks to complete.
For more Information on slide scanning times, possible rush service, or other general scanning questions please email digitalimagingcenter@path.wustl.edu.