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How it works

From fresh tissue to digital insight.

Nova makes it easy to capture high-quality digital images of fresh pathology tissue — without cutting, fixing, or tissue loss. A simple workflow delivers clear, high-resolution images in minutes.

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Instapath Nova imaging system displaying a digital tissue image

The workflow

A simple 3-step workflow.

From fresh tissue to a high-resolution digital image in minutes, with no cutting, no fixing, and no tissue loss.

  1. 1

    Load fresh tissue

    Place fresh tissue in a simple sample holder.

    Gloved hand placing fresh tissue in the Nova sample holder
  2. 2

    Image in minutes

    Nova automatically images the entire sample in minutes.

    Nova imaging a tissue sample
  3. 3

    Review digitally

    View and share high-quality digital images on your workstation.

    Digital tissue image reviewed on a workstation monitor

The process in detail

From sample to insight.

Nova's streamlined workflow is designed for speed, simplicity, and confidence — with no impact on downstream testing.

  1. Fresh tissue placed in the sample holder
    1

    Place the sample

    Add fresh tissue to a simple, proprietary sample holder. No fixing, no cutting, no complex preparation.

  2. Nova scanning the sample
    2

    Capture the image

    Nova automatically scans and creates a high-resolution, high-contrast digital image of the entire sample in minutes.

  3. Digital image reviewed on screen
    3

    Review on screen

    View, zoom, and share high-quality digital images on your workstation with intuitive software.

  4. Fresh tissue preserved in a specimen container
    4

    Preserve for downstream testing

    After imaging, the same fresh tissue can be used for routine downstream testing. No tissue is lost in the process.

Workflow advantages

Designed for real-world workflows.

Minimal preparation

A simple, intuitive workflow that fits seamlessly into your routine.

Rapid imaging

High-quality, whole-sample images in minutes.

Digital access

View, zoom and share images instantly on your workstation.

Preserves tissue

No cutting, no fixing, no tissue loss. Use the same sample for downstream testing.

See Nova in your workflow.

Bring high-quality tissue imaging into your clinical or research setting. Schedule a demo to experience the workflow and image quality for yourself.

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