Over the past decade, remotely hosted software, otherwise known as “software-as-a-service” (SaaS), has become an increasingly popular software delivery model in the healthcare market and in the laboratory space in particular. Many LIMS vendors now...
When it comes to managing a clinical laboratory service, getting procedures done on time and accurately is only part of the total equation. After health records have been acquired, tests have been run, and results compiled, someone has to pay for...
Background on autoverification and the LIMS: As the saying goes, “effectiveness is about doing the right things while efficiency is about doing things right”. And it has never been more important for highly functioning laboratories to focus on both...
Our last blog talked about making your laboratory results report readable and informative, but how do you make sure it is still unique to your laboratory?
The one question we often get from labs is- How can I make my client’s life easier? Giving them a readable, informational and straightforward laboratory results report will definitely help achieve this goal.
Is your lab drowning in paper? Chances are, unless you've adopted an advanced imaging system to digitally organize your most critical records, paper presents a problem.
It is not a secret that the purchase and implementation of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) can be both costly and lengthy, especially if the lab is brand new. However, once implemented, a LIMS will remarkably increase productivity...
Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) and Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine- Clinical Terms (SNOMED CT) are two popular coding standards in the Health IT (HIT) industry, specifically in medical testing. Both standards, though...
(January 24, 2014) Nashville, TN- ApolloLIMS and Translational Software have successfully collaborated to improve Pharmacogenetic (PGx) testing and reporting processes. This strategic collaboration combines Apollo’s platform for operational...