March 24, 2026—Leica Biosystems launched in the U.S. the Aperio GT Elite scanner and Aperio iQC software. The Aperio GT Elite scanner processes 103 slides per hour and scans as fast as 22 seconds per slide (15- x 15-mm slides at 40x), performs two-way slide scanning, and uses SmartScan barcode-driven automation to minimize manual handling. When paired with Aperio iQC software, the Aperio GT Elite scanner brings AI‑powered quality control into the scanning workflow. The software automatically detects common whole-slide imaging artifacts and alerts users while slides are still on the scanner. It delivers higher quality results through reproducibility and standardization of quality control.
“Our Aperio GT Elite scanner and Aperio iQC software are designed to fit seamlessly within the computational pathology ecosystem, combining advanced imaging, AI-ready analytics, and workflow automation to deliver first-pass confidence at scale,” Gustavo Perez-Fernandez, president at Leica Biosystems, said in a press release. “By expanding our portfolio of end-to-end solutions, we’re empowering laboratories to drive breakthrough scientific discoveries and, ultimately, improve patient lives worldwide.”
The Aperio GT Elite scanner is for research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.