Fusion Parasitology Suite: Trichrome Solution

The Techcyte Trichrome solution is an assisted screening tool designed to help medical technologists read fecal slides more efficiently and accurately using an AI-based algorithm and workflow.

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Challenge & Solution

Studies show that up to 98% of Trichrome-stained slides are negative1. Reading them requires skilled technologists who can be difficult to find and retain. It’s difficult and monotonous, and looking eight hours a day through a microscope can cause repetitive stress injuries.

The solution is designed to help technologists quickly eliminate negative samples using a web browser on a computer monitor, allowing them to focus on the positive cases.

Cells & organisms identified.

Blastocystis sp.
Chilomastix mesnili
Combined D.frag, Ib, E.nana troph
- Dientamoeba fragilis
- Endolimax nana
- Iodamoeba buetschlii
Cyclospora cayetanensis (advisory)
Entamoeba hartmanni

Entamoeba sp.
- Entamoeba coli
- Entamoeba polecki
- Entamoeba histolytica-complex (4 other morphologically similar species)
Giardia duodenalis
Red Blood Cells
White Blood Cells

Techcyte is a software-only company, and we believe success depends on strong partnerships with leading hardware manufacturers. Our platform is compatible with all major scanners. As a trusted distributor of top whole slide scanners, we can help you find the perfect fit for your lab’s unique needs.

Intended Features

State-of-the-art platform
AI-proposed images of parasites & objects of interest, grouped by class, and sorted by confidence
Multi-scan review can combine Trichrome and Wet Mount slides into a single patient case

Validation studies showed an average read time of 15 – 30 seconds for negative slides*
Preliminary results from a single-site study indicate a sensitivity of 98.9% and a slide-level specificity of 98.1%*
Scanners produce 80x equivalent digital images

*These claims have not been examined by the FDA.

Benefits

Designed to improve accuracy, efficiency, and consistency of reads
More time is available for analyzing positive cases
Can help to quickly eliminate of negative slides
May reduce technologist stress and fatigue
Increased contribution margin per test
Can improve hiring, training, and retention of lab techs and technologists

From our collaborators

Detection of Intestinal Protozoa in Trichrome-Stained Stool Specimens by Use of a Deep Convolutional Neural Network

ARUP Laboratories

Impact of AI on parasitology lab, one year in

Dr. Bobbi Pritt, Mayo Clinic

The AI Journey in Microbiology: An Approach to Evaluation, Validation, Implementation, and Monitoring for Success

Dr. Bobbi Pritt and Alex Donadio, Mayo Clinic

A reference laboratory’s journey through parasitology AI

Dr. Killeen Shier, Quest Diagnostics

AI in Parasitology: Transitioning to a Digital Workflow

Dr. Bobbi Pritt, Mayo Clinic

Brochures

Fusion Parasitology Suite: Brochure

Fusion Parasitology Suite: Trichrome Solution QSG

Clinical Research \| Suitability	Clinical
User Customizable \| Application-Specific Algorithms	No
Imaging Modality Supported	Digital files from digital scanned bright field microscopy
Supported Assay Types	N/A
Research Use Only Applications	Trichrome stain analysis
IVD \| Clinical Applications	Trichrome stain analysis
TMA Support	N/A
On-Premise Deployment	No
Open Source	No
File Formats Supported	Pramana DICOM and OME-TIFF , Hamamatsu S360 , 3dHistech P250, P100