What telemedicine systems does the AFIP have?
While 90% of our 2002 caseload involved static images, we also support a wide range of more specialized systems. The AFIP has an “open system” which allows contributions by any pathologist with a digital camera and an internet connection. Submitted images must be saved in standard formats – (.bmp, .jpg., .gif, .tif, etc.) – for transmission to AFIP. We also support a number of proprietary static image, real-time, and virtual slide systems, including: ISSA/Pharos, TrestleCorp, Apollo Imaging, Bacus Laboratories BLISS system, and Aperio Inc. Scanscope system. Our primary means of receipt is through our secure WWW server at https://www3.afip.org , although we can also receive cases by email attachment at telepath@afip.osd.mil submission of cases through the secure server will ensure the most prompt handling of your case. If images are submitted by email attachement, please fill out and complete a Contributor’s Consultation Request Form and fax it to 202-782-9010.
