As more pathologists pursue sub-specialties, demand for remote examinations and secondary opinions increase. The SL5 dual-mode instrument is capable of providing traditional microscopic evaluation of the original glass slide specimen by a remotely located specialist.
A benefit of these collaborative examinations is the educational experience afforded by the sub-specialty expert reading the slide in the virtual presence of the referring pathologist. This educational component is lacking from the traditional review in which slides are sent in the mail.
