Industry Insights
Laboratory Information Systems and Their Key Role in Lab Data Analytics
February 19, 2025
On behalf of LigoLab CEO Suren Avunjian, we’d like to take a moment to thank Kara Nadeau and Medical Laboratory Observer for allowing our pathology lab reporting software company (specializing in LIS laboratory information systems and laboratory billing solutions) to participate in the magazine’s annual State of the Industry report focused on Lab Data Analytics.
Click HERE to access the lab data analytics report prepared by MLO.
Survey Results and Next Steps for Forward-Thinking Lab Organizations
For the report, MLO surveyed a wide spectrum of laboratorians, including lab directors, managers, and department heads/managers. The majority of those surveyed work in hospital lab settings (63 percent) with an additional 25 percent of the respondents employed by independent labs or physician office labs. The size of the labs represented also varied greatly with labs as small as 1-10 and as large as 100-plus employees included, along with every size in-between.
The Importance of Advanced Pathology LIS Systems and Efficient Laboratory Workflow Management
For his part, Avunjian commented that implementing electronic and automated processes into the lab is vital if significant volume exists and if the business has plans to grow its customer base and its volume capacity.
In the report, he noted that forward-thinking clinical labs and pathology practices must utilize the modern pathology information system software developed by the best LIS software vendors to eliminate risk, automate core processes, and maximize interoperability with EHRs, lab analyzers, and third-party services (such as laboratory billing/lab revenue cycle management companies).
Learn More: Can Your Laboratory Information System Support the Latest LIS System Technology?
All-in-One LIS System Solutions = Increased Data Integrity Across the Board
For interoperability, Avunjian cautioned against labs using multiple electronic laboratory software systems and multiple lab vendors for data integration. Rather, he recommended working with systems like the LigoLab Informatics Platform that offer all-in-one medical LIS and laboratory revenue cycle management (lab RCM) solutions that account for and manage all laboratory informatics in one unified database and LIS software infrastructure.
White Paper: The Connected Laboratory: Leveraging Unified Medical LIS & Lab RCM Workflow to Grow Your Business
Replacing Manual Steps with Lab Information System Automation
When asked which areas of the clinical lab workflow are increasingly moving away from manual processes to electronic ones supported by advanced LIS pathology platforms, Avunjian said the accessioning of client orders tops the list. That’s for good reason because orders processed via an electronic interface are free of the typographical errors that come with manual order entry. Other benefits include an increase in throughput capacity and an improvement in test result turnaround times.
Modern Laboratory Billing Solutions and the Impact of Digital Pathology
Avunjian also commented on the fact that several organizations from LigoLab’s client base are moving toward electronic processing in support of automated laboratory billing solutions and digital pathology, and that some labs have also adopted automatic case assignments for pathologists plus the automatic assignment of case numbers based on common factors (like the client, physician, test type, etc.).
Learn More: Six Reasons Why You Should Choose an Integrated Laboratory Billing Solution for Your Medical Lab
If you missed it earlier, click HERE to read and review the MLO report with comments from Avunjian.
Explore and Learn More About What LigoLab Can Offer Your Lab Business
For more details on LigoLab’s innovative approach to laboratory informatics and the importance of one source of lab information system truth for end-to-end data integrity and a successful laboratory business, check out the following links or CLICK HERE to speak with a LigoLab Product Specialist.
A Conversation With LIS System Administrator Kristie Becerra
Why Integrated LIS System and Lab RCM Software is a Catalyst for Growth
LigoLab LIS System Pricing: Scalable, Flexible, and Designed for Growth
In an industry where one-size-fits-all LIS software solutions have long been the norm, laboratories often struggle to find a new LIS system that truly fits their unique workflows and evolving needs. LigoLab is changing that.
A Pricing LIS Lab Model Built for Growth
LigoLab’s tiered LIS lab structure aligns with the increasing complexity and functionality required as laboratories expand. Each of LigoLab’s four tiers is designed to support labs at different growth stages, providing:
Immediate Value: Access all the right features and capabilities to meet your current operational needs.
Seamless Scalability: Effortlessly upgrade tiers as your lab grows - without ever needing a disruptive LIS system transition.
End-to-End Modernization: Enjoy a comprehensive informatics platform that evolves with your lab, eliminating inefficiencies and supporting long-term success.
LigoLab’s tiered pricing model is a flexible, value-driven approach that ensures laboratories get exactly what they need when they need it, with a clear path for future scalability.
Learn More: LigoLab Informatics Platform: Uniquely Designed to Deliver Maximum Value
LigoLab: Redefining Laboratory Information Systems for the Future
At LigoLab, we didn’t just create another legacy laboratory information system - we re-engineered what a modern lab informatics platform should be.
Our all-in-one medical LIS and laboratory revenue cycle management platform is more than your standard pathology lab software; it's a transformation catalyst. Seamlessly integrating advanced technologies, LIS software automation, and intuitive clinical lab workflow, LigoLab empowers independent laboratories to scale, innovate, and stay ahead in an ever-evolving healthcare landscape.
We believe digital pathology solutions and AI-driven tools shouldn't be afterthoughts or disconnected add-ons. Instead, they should be deeply embedded within the healthcare LIS ecosystem - eliminating inefficiencies, automating workflows, and enabling laboratories to operate at peak performance without the burden of mistake-prone and time-consuming manual workarounds.
On-Demand Webinar: Utilizing Digital Pathology to Help Offset Today’s Laboratory Challenges
Outdated, rigid LIS systems limit potential. LigoLab breaks those barriers with a future-ready, continuously evolving platform that enhances interoperability, streamlines operations, and optimizes data exchange - driving efficiency, improving patient outcomes, and pushing the entire industry forward.
For nearly 20 years, LigoLab has been the trusted partner of over 300 medical laboratories nationwide, spanning pathology, clinical, molecular diagnostics, microbiology, toxicology, genomics, and beyond. By automating LIS pathology workflows and lab billing, we help laboratories unlock new levels of efficiency, maximize revenue, and gain a competitive edge - not just for today, but for the future of laboratory medicine.
