The small footprint but high resolution Grundium Ocus®40 is the chosen imaging component in Zoetis’ network of digital pathology service. The system reduces the time of cats’ and dogs’ diagnosis from days or even weeks to only minutes. This is tomorrow’s distributed digital pathology service today.
Zoetis is the world leader in animal health, covering over 100 countries with their products and services. Zoetis provides independent clinics all over the world with veterinary pathology services, such as the VetScan Imagyst, launched in September 2020: https://www.vetscanimagyst.com/.
Partnering with Techcyte, a technology specialist in AI-powered digital diagnostic testing, Zoetis created the VetScan Imagyst, an automated parasite detection system helping veterinarians make accurate and timely intestinal parasitic diagnoses for cats and dogs. In October 2021, Zoetis launched a cytology service to enable the fast and minimally invasive diagnosis of cancer, infection, inflammation, and more. This is the second step in their plan to grow the VetScan Imagyst into a global veterinary pathology diagnostics platform.
“We are excited to build on the incredible momentum that began with the AI fecal analysis launch. Vetscan Imagyst has been a significant part of the Zoetis portfolio and continues to evolve to meet diagnostic needs in practices around the world. The unique multi-purpose technology has added immense value to veterinary clinics, facilitating fast, more accurate results, leading to quicker diagnoses and decisions that ultimately strengthen the bond of trust between veterinarians and their clients.”
A participating vet clinic is provided with a Grundium Ocus®40 slide scanner and a sampling kit. When a patient, a cat or a dog, arrives at the clinic, a sample is prepared on a glass slide. Instead of sending physical slides to a laboratory for analysis, the slides are inserted into the Ocus®40 scanner, and the scanned fecal sample images are processed automatically by a deep-learning AI algorithm, and potential parasites are detected and counted. Test results arrive in 10-15 minutes, depending on network speed.
Cytology samples – cells from blood, internal organs, or bodily fluids – are examined by online expert clinical pathologists. A clinical pathology review for cytology samples provides results within hours. What’s new for both tests is the unprecedented speed of reaching a diagnosis.
In the case of VetScan Imagyst, the biggest benefit of the Ocus®40 is removing the unnecessary logistics of people and slides. Where previously, a pathologist had to be present for the tedious work of detecting and counting parasites in a sample and making the diagnosis, or the sample had to be shipped to the nearest expert, it is all now done online. This process can save weeks of time in shipping and/or traveling. The patient can be prescribed the right medication and treatment immediately, eliminating a lot of stress for both the pet and its owner. The scanned images can easily be shared online with another pathology expert for a second opinion, all in a matter of minutes.
At Grundium, we redefine excellence in digital microscopy with the cutting-edge Ocus® whole slide scanners. Our focus is on delivering unmatched quality, simplicity, and affordability to meet your imaging needs.
Our Ocus microscope slide scanners are engineered to capture high-quality images with exceptional clarity, ensuring precise and high-resolution observations across various sample types. With user-friendliness in mind, our intuitive web-based software and streamlined workflow make scanning, viewing, and sharing slides effortless, empowering both experts and beginners to focus on their work. We prioritize affordability without compromising value, offering microscope slide scanners that minimize the total cost of ownership while maintaining quality.
Designed for adaptability, Ocus scanners cater to a wide range of needs in histology, cytology, and beyond, providing impeccable results and support in research, medical procedures, and more. Wherever your journey takes you, Ocus slide scanners deliver consistent precision and adapt to your evolving requirements.
