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ArticleHistopathology2026

Optimizing breast core needle biopsy biomarker throughput using an AI-based workflow.

Frederik Deman, Glenn Broeckx, Quentin Degotte, Vasiliki Siozopoulou, Maria Del Carmen Tavares, Sabine Declercq, Roberto Salgado, Amélie Dendooven

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Frederik DemanDepartment of Pathology, Ziekenhuis aan de Stroom (ZAS), Antwerp, Belgium.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6925-571X
Glenn BroeckxDepartment of Pathology, Ziekenhuis aan de Stroom (ZAS), Antwerp, Belgium.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7543-8061
Quentin DegotteDepartment of Pathology, Ziekenhuis aan de Stroom (ZAS), Antwerp, Belgium.
Vasiliki SiozopoulouDepartment of Pathology, Ziekenhuis aan de Stroom (ZAS), Antwerp, Belgium.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8608-4660
Maria Del Carmen TavaresDepartment of Pathology, Ziekenhuis aan de Stroom (ZAS), Antwerp, Belgium.
Sabine DeclercqDepartment of Pathology, Ziekenhuis aan de Stroom (ZAS), Antwerp, Belgium.
Roberto SalgadoDepartment of Pathology, Ziekenhuis aan de Stroom (ZAS), Antwerp, Belgium.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1110-3801
Amélie DendoovenDepartment of Diagnostic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Ghent, Ghent, Belgium.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9900-7952

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Abstract

aimsTo evaluate the feasibility, appropriate relevance and impact on turnaround time (TAT) of an AI-supported workflow in which AI, integrated in the Laboratory Information System (LIS) as well as in the daily workflow, autonomously triggers breast biomarker testing (ER, PR, HER2, Ki-67) for breast core needle biopsies with a high AI-based likelihood of invasive breast cancer. METHODS AND

resultsThis retrospective, unicentric implementation study utilized an AI system (IBEX™ Breast) to stratify H&E slides. For cases classified as 'high likelihood for invasive carcinoma', the LIS automatically ordered the standard biomarker panel (ER, PR, HER2 and Ki67), bypassing initial pathologist slide reading. The TAT was measured from the moment of the case assignment to both the availability of IHC staining (TAT

conclusionsIntegrated, LIS-embedded AI in the daily workflow significantly optimizes breast cancer biomarker turnaround time without compromising the diagnostic process of a pathology laboratory. This demonstrates the transformative potential of AI to enhance laboratory efficiency and support more rapid patient-centred oncologic care.

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Artificial IntelligenceBiomarkers, TumorBreast NeoplasmsWorkflowBiopsy, Large-Core NeedleFemaleHumansRetrospective StudiesBiomarkers, Tumor

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PMID42163037
PMCPMC13441346

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