Laboratory Information System
Today, a Laboratory Information System (LIS) is a vital component to support workflow and management of lab-related patient data. Ideally, the LIS interfaces with an EHR.
Laboratory Information Systems
A laboratory information system (LIS) is a healthcare software solution that processes, stores, and manages patient data related to laboratory processes and testing. Providers and laboratory professionals use laboratory information systems to coordinate the workflow and quality control of inpatient and outpatient medical testing, including hematology, chemistry, immunology, microbiology, toxicology, public health, and other laboratory areas.
How Does LIS Software Work?
An LIS is a software system that records, manages, updates, and stores patient testing data for clinical and anatomic pathology laboratories, including receiving test orders, sending orders to laboratory analyzers, tracking orders, results, and quality control, and transmitting results to an EHR, practice management system, or other information systems.
Function & Requirements of LIS
The functions of a laboratory in the context of the Patient Care Information System. Receive orders (requests), Perform tests, Provide results
Integration & Interface
LIS is integrated with the Clinical Information System (CIS). Hence the two systems are designed either to be integrated from the very beginning or integrated only after procurement.
Selection of the laboratory
The specimen or material worked on may be quite different. Some tests may be performed by fully automated machines, some partially automated and others may have to rely on manual methods.
Result Entry (Auto/ Manual)
Speed up the process of entering sample processing results into the system with the Auto-update or manual entry option.
Report Verification
Medical lab management software unlocks more simplified way to verify results by sending auto verification alert to the lab doctor.
Reports & Alerts
LIMS system offers capability to send sample reports & alerts to the patient, lab doctor, and treating doctor.