While there is a diversity of laboratory information systems available, there is no one system used by bio-banks. Furthermore, there is an increased utilization of digital whole-slide scanning technology in converting slides made from biobanking into digital whole slide images.
In this CAPcast, Duke Medical Center pathology resident Dr. Richard Davis interviews leading pathology informatics expert Dr. Raj Dash about biobanking and its integration with various LIS technologies. Dr. Dash is also at Duke Medical Center.
For more information about biobanking, please visit the Biorepository Accreditation Program section on CAP.org: https://capatholo.gy/3rzSPkg.