Table 4
Comparison between optical and virtual microscope evaluation methods
| Microscopy feature | Optical evaluation | Electronic evaluation |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 4–5 minutes | 2–3 minutes |
| Costs | Every user, high quality microscope | One high quality scanning microscope, image server, PC |
| Working conditions | Only limited number of slides can be evaluated because of fatigue | Normal monitor work |
| Consultation | With slide transportation or with image transfer, through ISDN, telephone line | Internet Remote access to the image server through local area network or internet |
| Quality control | With special additional hardware | By recording of evaluated image segments |
