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Practical Informatics for Cytopathology

  • Published in Essentials in Cytopathology book series
  • Provides objective standards on inherently subjective processes
  • Fits in lab coat pocket
  • Majority of illustrations are in full color
  • Illustration oriented accompanied by text in outline format
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Essentials in Cytopathology (EICP, volume 14)

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Table of contents (19 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
  2. Introduction to Informatics

    • Liron Pantanowitz
    Pages 1-4
  3. Basic Computing

    • Seung L. Park, Anil V. Parwani, Liron Pantanowitz
    Pages 5-14
  4. Networking

    • Muhammad A. Syed, Anil V. Parwani, Liron Pantanowitz
    Pages 15-23
  5. Databases

    • Seung L. Park, Anil V. Parwani, Liron Pantanowitz
    Pages 25-34
  6. Coding

    • Seung L. Park, Jacqueline Cuda, Liron Pantanowitz
    Pages 35-46
  7. Laboratory Information Systems

    • Ioan C. Cucoranu, Anil V. Parwani, Liron Pantanowitz
    Pages 47-59
  8. Laboratory Information System Operations and Regulations

    • Ioan C. Cucoranu, Anil V. Parwani, Liron Pantanowitz
    Pages 61-70
  9. Reporting

    • Liron Pantanowitz
    Pages 71-75
  10. Quality Management

    • Liron Pantanowitz, Luke T. Wiehagen, R. Marshall Austin
    Pages 77-93
  11. Barcoding

    • Ioan C. Cucoranu, Anil V. Parwani, Liron Pantanowitz
    Pages 95-106
  12. Informatics Projects

    • Liron Pantanowitz
    Pages 107-111
  13. Lean Six Sigma

    • Ioan C. Cucoranu, Anil V. Parwani, Liron Pantanowitz
    Pages 113-119
  14. Electronic Medical Records

    • Seung L. Park, Anil V. Parwani, Liron Pantanowitz
    Pages 121-127
  15. Digital Imaging

    • Milon Amin, Anil V. Parwani, Liron Pantanowitz
    Pages 129-145
  16. Automated Pap Tests

    • Liron Pantanowitz
    Pages 147-155
  17. Telecytology

    • Sara E. Monaco, Liron Pantanowitz
    Pages 157-166
  18. Cytology Online

    • Walid E. Khalbuss
    Pages 167-173
  19. Bioinformatics

    • Somak Roy, Liron Pantanowitz, Anil V. Parwani
    Pages 175-180
  20. Research Informatics

    • Somak Roy, Liron Pantanowitz, Anil V. Parwani
    Pages 181-184

About this book

Practical Informatics for Cytopathology provides a concise and practical overview of pathology informatics. The book offers a succinct overview of basic computing and laboratory information systems applied specifically to the field of cytopathology. Readers are exposed to emerging areas in pathology informatics, such as specimen tracking and digital imaging. Valuable features of this volume include summary tables, diagrams, vital resources and a glossary of informatics terms to help readers.

Written by authorizes in the field, Practical Informatics for Cytopathology is a vital resource that provides users with a solid, comprehensive foundation and practical working knowledge of the rapidly emerging field of pathology informatics.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, USA

    Liron Pantanowitz

  • Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, USA

    Anil V. Parwani

About the editors

Liron Pantanowitz, MD
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Shadyside, Department of Pathology, Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Anil V. Parwani, MD, PhD, MBA
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Shadyside, Department of Pathology, Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Practical Informatics for Cytopathology

  • Editors: Liron Pantanowitz, Anil V. Parwani

  • Series Title: Essentials in Cytopathology

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-9581-9

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media New York 2014

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4614-9580-2Published: 23 January 2014

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4614-9581-9Published: 22 January 2014

  • Series ISSN: 1574-9053

  • Series E-ISSN: 1574-9061

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVI, 204

  • Number of Illustrations: 16 b/w illustrations, 56 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Pathology, Laboratory Medicine

Buy it now

Buying options

eBook USD 39.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 54.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Other ways to access