Using AI and Digital Slide Scanning To Detect Intestinal Protozoa
Overview
This microlearning introduces how artificial intelligence (AI) and digital slide scanning can support detection of intestinal protozoa in trichrome-stained stool specimens. Learners will explore why traditional microscopy is challenging, how AI-assisted review works, what workflow changes are required, and how validation data can support implementation decisions.
Learning objectives
- Discuss workflow modifications that may be needed when implementing digital scanning and AI-assisted interpretation.
- Describe challenges to traditional microscopy for detection of protozoa in stool specimens.
- List potential uses of AI in parasite detection.
Intended audience
Clinical laboratory technologists, clinical microbiology staff, laboratory supervisors, pathology trainees, and laboratory leaders evaluating digital pathology or AI-assisted microscopy.
