- Now that the scanner is setup, and prior to scanning your slide, it is important to take a photo of the complete slide as a minimum. We strongly suggest that a picture is taken with the TransNet label as well to capture the UNOS ID, and organ information, as well as the barcode label. If the barcode label is included, we are able to read that from the image and this can be used to ensure the scan is attached to the correct donor and organ. Taking a picture of the slide accomplishes 3 things.
- It gives you an overview as you are scanning. This is ESPECIALLY important when there are multiple pieces to the specimen as illustrated below.
- It acts as a Quality Control check since the pathologist are able ensure that the digital scan includes all components of the specimen.
- If identification (metadata) are included (like the UNOS ID etc from the Transnet label) it provides further QC so the results and slides are matched with correct Donor.
- The slide includes the specimen and the label. It is best to place the slide on a white background prior to taking an image so the specimen can be adequately seen.
- The following are options for taking a picture of the slide with the Transnet labelling system.
- The preferred method is with the full label visible with the slide.
- The second methods are if the label is already affixed to the slide box. In this case, if two photos are taken, this allows both the metadata and the barcode to be seen with the slide.
Note: the pictures of the slide can be uploaded to the portal using the secure file attachment tool. In this way, the picture will not remain on your personal mobile phone.