DTM Medical is a German medical technology company that develops specialized printing, sample marking, and data management systems for pathology, histology, and cytology laboratories.

DTM Medical solutions help ensure the accurate identification of tissue cassettes and microscope slides, improve sample traceability, and reduce the risk of errors caused by manual marking.

Secure Sample Identification

Proper sample identification is essential at every stage of the pathology laboratory workflow. Inaccurate, damaged, or difficult-to-read markings can make samples harder to trace and increase the risk of errors.

DTM Medical systems enable the following information to be printed directly onto tissue cassettes and microscope slides:

• patient and sample identification information;
• text and laboratory numbers;
• linear barcodes;
• two-dimensional Data Matrix codes;
• symbols and other information required for laboratory workflows.

Durable and clearly legible markings help preserve the identity of each sample throughout the entire laboratory workflow.

Tissue Cassette Printers

DTM Medical offers the DTM TCP300 and DTM TCP450 printers for marking standard histology and biopsy cassettes.

UV laser technology provides precise and durable marking directly on the cassette surface. This helps reduce the need for additional labels and simplifies the sample preparation process.

Depending on the selected system, several cassette hoppers, an integrated touchscreen computer, and a scanner are available. The instruments can be used as standalone solutions or integrated with a laboratory information system.

Microscope Slide Printers

For marking microscope slides, DTM Medical offers the SP20, SP200, and Signature Slide Printer systems.

The printers provide direct and durable marking on standard microscope slides. Text, barcodes, and Data Matrix codes remain legible throughout subsequent stages of sample processing.

Automated printing helps accelerate laboratory workflows, improve sample traceability, and reduce the need to transcribe information manually.

Integration with Laboratory Information Systems

DTM Medical printers can be used either as standalone workstations or connected to the information systems used by the laboratory.

Depending on the laboratory’s technical infrastructure, integration is possible with:

• LIS laboratory information systems;
• HIS hospital information systems;
• PIS pathology information systems;
• PACS picture archiving and communication systems;
• barcode scanners and other laboratory devices.

Integration enables the information required for printing to be received automatically, reducing manual data entry and the associated risk of errors.

Software and Data Management

DTM Data Distribution Suite software solutions help manage and transfer data between laboratory information systems, printers, and other devices involved in the workflow.

The software modules can be adapted to the laboratory’s workflow, providing efficient information exchange, centralized print job management, and sample traceability.

More Efficient Pathology Laboratory Workflows

DTM Medical solutions help to:

• standardize cassette and slide marking;
• reduce manual data entry;
• prevent difficult-to-read or damaged markings;
• improve sample traceability;
• reduce the risk of sample mix-ups;
• accelerate laboratory workflows;
• enhance patient safety;
• prepare laboratories for digital pathology workflows.

DTM Medical Solutions in Latvia

We help pathology, histology, and cytology laboratories select the most suitable DTM Medical cassette and slide printers, software, and integration solutions.

Contact us to receive professional advice, technical information, and a customized quotation for DTM Medical solutions.