New York, 16th of September 2025
Dreampath Diagnostics, a pioneer in automated sample management systems, today announced the release of Iris, a brand new solution for automated pathology slide tracking and transfer. Iris is designed to streamline one of the most error-prone and time-consuming parts of pathology workflows, the movement of slides between technicians, departments, pathologists, and lab sites.
In most pathology labs today, slide folders are still tracked manually, often using basic spreadsheets or individual barcode scanning. These outdated systems lead to frequent misplacements, incomplete transfers, and delayed diagnoses. Iris replaces manual methods with automated scanning, intelligent tracking, and real-time status visibility.
Key features of Iris include:
- Compatibility with standard 20- and 30-slide folders
- High-speed batch scanning for quick processing of large slide volumes
- Automated workflow tracking, including requestor, destination, send date, and due-back status
- Multi-lab functionality for seamless transfer coordination across distributed teams
- Full integration with LIS systems and Dreampath’s Crystal for long-term archiving
Iris provides lab managers with a comprehensive dashboard that offers instant insight into every slide transfer, helping reduce turnaround time, eliminate errors, and ensure compliance.
“Slide transfer workflows are often overlooked but critical,” said JR Neiman, VP Commercial North America at Dreampath Diagnostics. “With Iris, labs can finally take full control of their slide movement processes, whether they’re managing internal handoffs or coordinating across multiple locations.”
Iris is especially valuable for health systems and diagnostic networks managing regional or national lab infrastructures, where traceability and reconciliation are essential for patient safety and operational efficiency.
Iris is now available globally, with flexible configuration options for labs of all sizes.
About Dreampath Diagnostics
Dreampath Diagnostics is a global leader of digital sample management systems for anatomical pathology laboratories. The company’s patented solutions combine purpose-built scanners, software, and consumables to enable automated and error-free archiving and rapid retrieval of tissue samples, helping labs accelerate diagnostics, improve accuracy, and compliance. Dreampath’s systems are used in leading labs and institutions across nearly 40 countries. For more information, visit www.dreampathdx.net or follow on LinkedIn.
