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Streamlined skin biopsy workflows with automated slide and cassette labeling

11 Dec 2025
Charlie Carter
Life Sciences Editor
Streamlined skin biopsy workflows with automated slide and cassette labeling

Anatomic pathology workflows rely on absolute precision, where manual labeling of cassettes and slides often creates bottlenecks and increases the risk of pre-analytical errors. In this SelectScience interview, BJ Villarreal, Lab Manager at South Texas Dermatology, discusses how integrating automated slide and cassette printers has transformed their high-volume pathology lab in Corpus Christi. Discover how the PiSmart automation system from StatLab has reduced labeling time by 50%, ensuring legible, reliable tracking that scales with increasing case volumes. Plus, learn how shifting to automated histology solutions can improve turnaround times and enhance patient safety in clinical diagnostics.

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