A Laboratory Information System (LIS) provides fast and reliable delivery of lab test results, saves money, and helps labs comply with industry regulatory requirements. Info-Tech recommends LIS both for labs that haven't automated their operation, and for those that have an in-house solution that isn't meeting the current needs of modern labs.

What Is an LIS?

An LIS, also known as Laboratory Management Information System (LMIS), is an application designed to manage the entire operation of a clinical laboratory. The processes supported within an LIS solution include patient check-in, test order entry, specimen processing, quality control, and test results dissemination. An important feature of LIS is its ability to interact with other systems, such as instrument systems to download test results and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems to provide test results to other areas of the hospital. Additionally, LIS applications have strong reporting capabilities that allow management to analyze and improve the laboratory operation. The main vendors of LIS solutions are: