Staining Optimization & Grading System

Automated Giemsa Staining Time Determination via Slide Grading

System Features

Single Slide Grading

Automated grading with AI-powered visual explanations using AMC criteria (Grades I-V)

  • GradCAM heatmap visualization
  • AI-generated explanations
  • Pass/fail determination
  • SOP troubleshooting checklist

Optimal Time Finder

Iteratively find the optimal staining time for your batch through AI-guided recommendations

  • Upload slides one at a time
  • AI predicts grade + time adjustment
  • Iterative workflow until Grade III
  • Automatic time recommendations

Pattern Viewer

View country-level staining time patterns and regional trends

  • National data aggregation
  • Site-level patterns
  • Regional recommendations
  • Historical trend analysis

Quick Start Guide

1

Single Slide Grading

Upload a slide image to get automated grading with GradCAM heatmap showing which regions the AI focused on, plus AI-generated explanations and SOP troubleshooting checklist

2

Find Optimal Staining Time

Select dilution (10% or 3%) and smear type, upload a slide with its staining time, get AI recommendation. If not Grade III, stain a new slide at the recommended time and repeat until optimal

3

View National Patterns

Explore aggregated staining time data from across Sri Lanka and see recommended starting times by region

AMC Grade Scale Reference

Per AMC MM-SOP-03C guidelines, Grade III (Optimal) and Grade IV (Average) are acceptable for malaria diagnosis. Grade III is the ideal target. Grade IV is usable but a minor time adjustment is recommended to improve toward Grade III.

GradeClassificationStatus
IUnder-stained Fail
IILightly stained Fail
IIIOptimal staining Pass
IVAverage staining Acceptable
VDeeply over-stained Fail