Digital Imaging in Cytopathology

Table 2

Disadvantages of whole slide imaging in cytopathology practice.

(1) Costly: an expensive initial setup and storages
(2) Limited focusing functions at present
(3) Scanning time
(4) Storage: large file size
(5) Training requirements
(6) Limited validation studies
(7) Lack of standardization: multiple vendors, software, and lack of interoperability
(8) Information technology infrastructure support (bandwidth limitation of networks)
(9) Professional reluctance to adopt