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In this edition of Science in Pills, we show how implementing fast and reliable tissue processing protocols using Milestone processors can transform diagnostic workflows.

Milestone technology supports fast and ultrafast processing, enabling reliable and rapid pathological assessment without compromising quality. These advanced protocols are particularly valuable for tissues selected for transplantation, where timely and accurate evaluation is crucial for both pre-implantation assessment and nodule characterization.

Importantly, diagnostic accuracy is preserved, as is the ability to perform downstream molecular and predictive analyses.

ARTICLE 1

“Speeding up processing protocols for Tissues in the pathology laboratory: the Transplant Setting Use case”
Vincenzo L’Imperio et al, Laboratory Investigations (2025)

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This article aims to evaluate fast and ultrafast tissue processing protocols compared with the “standard” formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) approach for both core needle biopsies and surgical specimens, highlighting their utility in the transplant setting.