Improved methods such as radiofrequency identification (RFID) are needed to optimize specimen tracking in anatomical pathology.
We undertook a study of RFID in an effort to optimize specimen tracking and patient identification, including the following: (1) creation of workflow process maps, (2) evaluation of existing RFID hardware technologies, (3) creation of Web-based software to support the RFID-enabled workflow, and (4) assessment of the impact with a series of prostate biopsies.
For those undergoing a complete total pancreatectomy, the surgical principal is to maintain arterial inflow and venous outflow on the specimen during the dissection to optimize islet perfusion and to avoid warm ischemia.
The identified structural behaviour for the reported test specimens can be used to optimize current shear design provisions as proposed by codes of practice.
Using the filter described here, images collected at different specimen tilts can be filtered to optimize the final SNR and resolution in a tomogram.
Prior to leaving the ED, they will be provided with collection kits, instructions for specimen handling and a number to call to arrange for specimen retrieval and transport for processing (to optimize return rate) [ 44 ].
Therefore, the independent endosonographer may benefit from knowing the basic cytopathologic techniques for handling and processing tissue to optimize the specimens sent for off-site evaluation [ 54].
Finite element analysis was used to optimize the cruciform specimen geometry so that stresses within the central region were concentrated and homogenous while minimizing shear and grip effects.
Our model uses hypothetical tests, however, efforts are ongoing to optimize Xpert for extrapulmonary specimens, develop an automated NAAT that can be deployed at the microscopy center level and identify biomarkers in urine, blood, breath or other more easily accessible samples to make a POC non-sputum test a reality [ 12, 38, 39].
The fabrication of needles from this sample requires some modifications in the preparation method in order to optimize the structural characteristics of the specimen, which are explained below.
