Customizations
Our Customization Packages offer the service to help tailor workflows to the specific needs of individual labs. By utilizing our advanced imaging software and incorporating state-of-the-art machine learning and deep learning techniques, we offer initial recommendations based on insights gained from previous installations and the expertise of our application specialists. In this process, we provide expert support to customize and optimize Metafer platform functionality, ensuring it aligns with the unique requirements of each lab. Once established, users can implement these workflows and ensure that both the processes and final results are appropriately validated to meet their specific needs.
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Cytogenetics
With nearly 40 years of expertise in digital microscopy, MetaSystems has enabled customers to design solutions uniquely suited to the demands of many modern cytogenetics labs. These scalable, multi-user installations integrate seamlessly into existing setups, improve data and image management, and facilitate standardized image processing.
The latest versions of Ikaros offer the option of implementing Deep Neural Networks (DNN) in user workflows, which help reduce segmentation errors, minimize manual corrections, and save time in metaphase processing. Read more about Ikaros here.
Forensics
Many forensic laboratories face substantial backlogs in processing cases of sexual violence, largely due to the time-intensive manual microscopy often used for sperm detection in evidence samples. To help address these delays, the Metafer Platform Software offers advanced tools for setting up an automated sperm detection workflow using Deep Neural Networks (DNN).
Toxicology
Genetic toxicology laboratories have the option to utilize the features of the Metafer Platform Software for the automation of many microscope-based workflows. This allows them not only to save time during evaluation but, more importantly, to achieve a high level of standardization in the evaluation processes. This approach can contribute to better reproducibility of results and helps to streamline testing procedures in the context of GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) standards and compliance with relevant OECD guidelines.
Biological Dosimetry
Rapid response to radiation accidents, especially the retrospective assessment of radiation dose received by affected individuals, is a key aspect of the work conducted by radiation protection facilities. Many biological dosimetry tests rely on microscope-based quantification of biological markers. The Metafer Platform Software, combined with customized workflows for automating various tests, can support faster evaluations while also promoting standardization. This dual benefit facilitates the creation of synergies across laboratories or even international networks.
Digital Pathology
Metafer’s capability to integrate advanced scanning solutions through its comprehensive toolbox for slide digitization, examination, and collaborative processing allows users to effectively streamline routine pathology workflows. Leveraging the flexibility of the Metafer Platform Software, laboratories worldwide have seamlessly combined and managed varying magnifications and contrast techniques - including brightfield, fluorescence, DIC, and darkfield - within a single, Metafer-based imaging workflow, enabling the straightforward generation of high-quality composite images. Additionally, the incorporation of customer-trained Deep Neural Networks (DNN) into the workflow bears the option to automatically receive preliminary suggestions for image evaluation.
