ZOETIS DIAGNOSTICS
Revolutionizing the way you get cytopathology results
Get rapid, 24/7 specialist support whenever you need it with Vetscan Imagyst® Digital Cytology Image Transfer. Access expert-level cytology results for all species via digital review from board-certified clinical pathologists within hours.1
Specialist insights in just hours
- Actionable answers in hours1 versus up to two days
- Accelerated review process1 with 24/7 access to online booking for specialty consults*
- Digital sample submission for maximum efficiency
- Specialist-level care for your patients from their local veterinary office
Part of the complete, in-clinic cytology solution
Efficient, reliable interpretations
Rapid, expert clinical pathology review of common cytology specimens, such as fine-needle aspirates, guides diagnosis and treatment selection.
Optimal workflow
Accelerate the process for expert cytology review with simple slide preparation, digital submission and results in hours1 to maximize efficiency at critical moments in the patient care continuum.
Advanced patient care
Access same-day insights from a team of board-certified clinical pathologists to optimize diagnosis and individualized treatment selection across all species, so you can provide continuous care with fewer delays to more patients.
How It Works
- Collect sample
Prepare the sample and slide in the clinic using traditional methods.
- Submit sample
Scan the slide with Vetscan Imagyst and submit digitally.
- Get results
Expert review and results are reported within hours.1†
Powered for faster review of cytology specimens
Granulomatous inflammation
Bearded Dragon
Round cell tumor
Canine
Mast cell tumor
Canine
Soft tissue sarcoma
Canine
Regenerative anemia metarubricytosis
Canine
Ciliated respiratory epithelial cell
Feline
Add Zoetis pathologists to your clinic team
Consult with remote, board-certified clinical pathologists who can digitally review your slides and deliver expert results to your clinic.
Amy Weeden
BS, DVM, DACVP (Clinical)
Clinical Pathologist,
Zoetis Reference Laboratories
Stephen Crane
DVM, MS, DACVP (Clinical)
Clinical Pathologist,
Zoetis Virtual Laboratory
Britton Grasperge
DVM, PhD, DACVP (Clinical)
Clinical Pathologist,
Zoetis Reference Laboratories
Digital cytology for equine applications
Explore the diagnostic expertise of Vetscan Imagyst for expert clinical pathology review of common equine cytology specimens, such as joint fluid, uterine culture, BAL and abdominocentesis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Digital cytology is a digital cytopathology service. It involves digital image transfer of a whole slide image (WSI) to boarded clinical pathologists. The clinical pathologist will perform a microscopic evaluation of the WSI looking at individual cells or groups of cells to determine their origin and any changes characteristic of disease.
With Vetscan Imagyst, the benchmark turnaround time for digital cytology results is within hours.
Source:
Data on file. Study Report No. TI-10365, 2023, Zoetis Inc.
- Grundium Ocus®40 slide scanner
- Standard microscope glass slide
- Romanowsky-type stains (eg, Diff-Quik™)
- Immersion oil
- Coverslip (24 x 60 mm)*
*Note the coverslip size. Speak to your Zoetis team to obtain appropriate coverslips.
Ocus is a registered trademark of Grundium Oy.
Digital cytology image transfer can be utilized to examine the same tissues and fluids as traditional cytology.
The tissues that can be examined include:
- Lymph nodes
- Visceral organs (e.g., liver, kidney, pancreas, intestines, spleen)
- Musculoskeletal (e.g., muscle, bone, joints)
- Skin
- Masses
- Reproductive (e.g., ovaries, uterus, mammary, prostate, testes)
- Brain
- Eyes/adnexa
The fluids that can be examined include:
- Urine
- Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
- Aqueous/vitreous humor
- Effusions
- Blood
- Transtracheal wash (TTW)/Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)
Bringing specialist-level medicine to your clinic
The Zoetis Virtual Laboratory offers deeper insights through its unique portfolio of interconnected diagnostic products and services. Central to the Virtual Laboratory offering, Vetscan Imagyst connects innovative, in-clinic AI diagnostic testing with real human clinical pathology expertise, empowering confident treatment decisions and elevating patient care.
- Best-in-class AI
- Anytime‡ expert support
- Connected diagnostic insights
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Customer Service, Support & Ordering
Mon – Fri: 8:30am – 6:30pm ET
Vetscan & i-STAT Technical Support
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
1-888-963-8471
Zoetis Reference Laboratories Customer Service, Support & Ordering
Mon – Fri: 8:00am – 9:30pm ET
Saturday: 9:00am – 8:30pm ET
Sunday: Closed
1-888-965-9652
Need Technical Support?
Our support team is available to answer product questions and provide guidance.§
Discover the difference Vetscan Imagyst can make in your clinic
Contact us today to learn more about how our diagnostics portfolio can help you provide elevated patient care.
Customer Service, Support & Ordering
Mon – Fri: 8:30am – 6:30pm ET
Vetscan & i-STAT Technical Support
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
1-888-963-8471
Zoetis Reference Laboratories Customer Service, Support & Ordering
Mon – Fri: 8:00am – 9:30pm ET
Saturday: 9:00am – 8:30pm ET
Sunday: Closed
1-888-965-9652
Need Technical Support?
Our support team is available to answer product questions and provide guidance.§
* Complimentary when clinically warranted.
† If a glass slide is requested, a complimentary prepaid shipping label will be sent so that the slide can be submitted for review.
‡ Dependent on consultant availability.
§ If you are a pet owner looking for treatment recommendations, please contact your veterinarian.
Reference: 1. Data on file, Study No. TI-10365, 2023, Zoetis Inc.