Digital Pathology
Open platform
Interoperability that accelerates confident, connected diagnostics
Digital pathology only reaches its full potential when systems speak the same language. Philips delivers an open, standards‑based foundation that connects LIS workflows, enterprise IT environments, and third‑party AI1, empowering pathology teams to work quickly, consistently, and with confidence. And we don’t just deliver the solution; we partner with you throughout the entire journey. Our service and support teams guide you from analogue to digital, with the aim of making every step smooth, predictable, and interoperable with your workflow.
Demonstrated results in digital pathology
60+
fully digital transformations worldwide
Philips brings experience in scaling digital pathology as a true partner, offering scanners, the Image Management System (IMS), storage and interoperability with AI1, and a portfolio of professional services to support customers throughout their digital pathology journey.
LIS‑driven workflows that keep everything connected
Philips ensures pathology workflows start and stay connected. Deep LIS integration synchronizes case data, streamlines access, and eliminates manual steps that slow teams down. With support for formats like NDPI, SVS, MRXS, and both iSyntax and evolving DICOM standards, Philips helps labs maintain flexibility as technology evolves.
Enterprise‑wide interoperability for a unified workflow
Philips solutions integrate across hospital systems, including PACS, VNAs, HIS/EHR, and broader enterprise infrastructure. The result is a connected ecosystem where data flows across departments, enabling clinicians to work from the same complete, up‑to‑date picture.
Bi-directional LIS integration for efficiency
To support an efficient workflow while preventing duplicate tasks, Philips offers a tight integration between the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and the Image Management System (IMS), bi-directionally synchronizing patient data between IMS and LIS. With the LIS integration, Philips connects the dots between the pathology scanners, the IMS and the LIS, enabling synchronized processes across systems, which helps to reduce manual intervention, minimize errors and supports that laboratory and imaging activities remain aligned throughout the diagnostic workflow.
Accelerate the path from images to answers
Pathology labs face pressure on multiple fronts. Our solutions speed the transition to fully-digital pathology workflows so you can do more with less. It’s not just more insights; it unlocks the potential for integrated diagnostics and interoperability with cloud, and AI. Giving clinicians deeper, data-driven clinical insights to accelerate the path from images to answers.
Philips leads the global healthcare industry in patent applications, driving innovation that has placed the company at the forefront of digital pathology. One of healthcare’s fastest‑growing fields, making Philips Healthcare a global leader.
Melissa Kenig
Senior Consultant
Frost & Sullivan
Footnotes
- PIPS enables iSyntax files and with the Software Development Kit (SDK), third-party companies can use this for AI capabilities.
- FDA.gov - FDA allows marketing of first whole slide imaging system for digital pathology - https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-allows-marketing-first-whole-slide-imaging-system-digital-pathology
- Philips digital pathology solution in combination with the Ibex AI: Raoux, et al. Modern Pathology (2021) 34 (suppl 2): 598-599. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XuWK8PmUlw
- Survey of 52 pathologists, lab managers and lab technicians in Europe, 2018.
Disclaimer
*Only with Philips Pathology Scanner SGi, which is not available for sale in the USA and certain other countries. Please contact your sales representative to ascertain availability in your country