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Automated lean methods in anatomical pathology

  • US 20070141711A1
  • Filed: 12/15/2006
  • Published: 06/21/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/19/2005
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of automating information associated with tissue samples to be stained in a tissue staining laboratory comprising the steps of:

  • a. positioning a networked label printer adjacent to a cutting station, said printer configured to access patient data directly or indirectly from the hospital LIS, said printer being configured with a data element scanner in electronic communication with said printer;

    b. reading cassette data from the cassette-associated data element and uploading said cassette data to the LIS;

    c. identifying the corresponding test protocol identifier and then downloading said test protocol data to said printer;

    d. printing information on labels corresponding to each test specified by the LIS for said patient;

    e. attaching a single label to each slide; and

    f. cutting and mounting at least one tissue section on each labeled slide.

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