IT

I’d be grateful if you could please confirm the following information regarding the Trusts Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), the Trusts adoption of a Digital Pathology solution as well as some high-level departmental statistics across the Trust:

Please Note:  Definitions of each solution type are provided at the bottom of this request.

***** LIMS – Information Request *****

Current LIMS Supplier Name? Dedalus, Telepath (contract managed by Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust www.dgt.nhs.uk)

Current LIMS System Name? Telepath

Current LIMS Contract Commencement Date? 01/04/2024

Current LIMS Contract Expiration Date? 31/03/2025.

Does the current LIMS allow for bidirectional information sharing? Yes

Does the current LIMS allow for image import? No

*****Current Digital Pathology Solution***** Current Scanner Supplier Name?

Current Viewer System Name and Provider? N/A

Contract Commencement Date? N/A

Contract Expiration Date? N/A

If no Digital Pathology Solution is installed, can you please confirm the following:

Does the Trust have plans to adopt a Digital Pathology solution in the next 2 years? Yes

*****Trusts Departmental Statistics***** Can you please confirm the number of Pathology Departments across the Trust? BHI (Biochemistry, Haematology and Immunology) and Blood Transfusion

Can you please confirm the number of Pathology slides processed per annum? Zero – These are processed by another Trust

Can you please confirm the number of Pathology Consultants in full-time or contract employment across the Trust? Fewer than five

***** System Definitions *****

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) – A LIMS is a software system designed to support the operations of a laboratory.  It helps manage and track samples, associated data, and laboratory workflows. LIMS is crucial in many types of labs, including research, clinical, pharmaceutical, environmental, and manufacturing labs.

Digital Pathology Solution – A Digital Pathology Solution is a technology platform that facilitates the digitisation, management, analysis, and sharing of pathology data. This system primarily involves converting traditional glass slide samples into high-resolution digital images, which can then be analysed using specialised software. Digital Pathology is increasingly used in clinical diagnosis, research, and education due to its numerous advantages over traditional methods.