Module 10 - Features of Laboratory Information Systems

12/2/21, 10:42 AM Module 10: Features of Laboratory Information Systems
Module 10: Features of Laboratory Information Systems
Site: New Era University Printed by: Zuriel P. San Pedro

MTHI11L-18 - Health Information System for Med Lab Date: Thursday, 2 December 2021, 10:42 AM
Course:
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Book: Module 10: Features of Laboratory Information Systems
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Table of contents
1. Introduction/Overview
2. Learning Outcomes
3. Lecture Discussions:
4. Lecture in Blood Bank Information Systems
5. Activities
6. Laboratory Exercises
1. Introduction/Overview
In this module, we will once again discuss and review what we learn in Health Information Systems Lecture particularly in Laboratory Information
System, it only differs with actual demonstration of its operations using the BizBox Hospital Information System
2. Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module, the student will be able to:
1. Discuss the purpose, functional requirements, features, and core components of the laboratory information management system;
2. Explain the application of laboratory information system in patient registration, billing, contract management, and monitoring accounts
receivable.
3. Discuss worklist, workflow, and quantity control.
3. Lecture Discussions:
A Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is designed to help process information in medical research to improve the efficiency
of the department’s services and laboratory operations by reducing manual tasks and procedures.
Functional Requirements and Features of LIMS
According to Reisenwitz (2017), the functionality of LIMS includes samples management, workflow management, reporting, electronic medical
records (EMR)/electronic health records (EHR) , mobile,and enterprise resource planning (ERP).
1. Sample Management
Accurate and deviated records are necessary to make sure that samples are not lost or mixed up. A record should show whether the samples
needs the acceptable values.
LIMS records and stores the following information about the sample:
Who the samples was taken from?

What is the sample taken?
Who is working with it (researcher or provider?)
Who handles the sample?
Where does it go next?
How do you store these samples?
When does it need to move?
2. Workflow Management
LIMS can be used to automate records and workflow which saves time. Existing coding methods at procedures enable the system to
take part in the decision process.
Using preset rules, it can suggest instruments needed for the procedure and assign the medical laboratory technician or specialist to
complete the set.
3. Reporting
Using LIMS, reports can be run and exported to make them standard and customized.
Reports on the most frequently used instrument, the average handling time of sample, and list of backlogs are useful in the data
analysis and formulation of recommendation for future policymaking.
4. Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Some LIMS have a built-in electronic health records (EHR) functionally which is capable of handling patient records and billing
information.
A health institution should consider this during acquisition because of this feature will greatly help in managing clinical laboratory
procedures.
5. Mobile
Gartner’s (2016) reports that mobile LIMS offerings are limited. But with the accepted use of smartphones in the laboratory, it is better
for LIMS to be mobile-friendly.
6. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
A LIMS that can handle inventory functions is recommended.

The ERP solution is especially useful in viewing current supplies, calculating storage capacity, and managing location.
Core Components of LIMS
LIMS software suites usually involve multiple components to provide a variety of functions or different levels of laboratory. IEEE
GlobalSpec (2015) speciies to the components of a LIMS software but are not limited to the following:
Electronic laboratory notebooks

Sample Management Program
Process Execution Software
Records Management Software
Applications to interface with analytical instruments or data systems
Workflow tools
Client tracking applications
Best practice and compliance databases
ERP Software
LIMS Application
Patient Registration –when a patient arrives at the hospital, the admission clerk will take some basic information and will guide him or her to
a registration window.
Billing – process of generating SOA (statement of accounts) or billing statements of in-patients, out-patients, and emergencies are the same

Contract Management
The common features of LIMS for invoicing and contract management include:
a) Customer customizable invoices including balance and charges history analysis, history balance, detailed services, participation when in
insurance coverage, discounts among others;
b) Different electronic formats for invoices allow interfacing to customer electronic systems;
c) Customizable information completion reports for customers;
d) Managerial reports display laboratory billing status for payer groups including projected return values for each payer group;
e) Ability to change the Insurance organization of a patient per visit;
f) Ability to select which tests are covered by insurance and which have automatic modification of the prices accordingly;
g) Supervision of financial data management of the senders;
h) Reminder for amounts due from past visits;
i) Immediate access to the billing card of each patient; and
j) Consistency with the international laws.
Accounts Receivable
Through the integration of LIMS, the personnel of accounts receivable can easily extract information and do the following:
a) Generate specific or complete accounts receivable reports;
b) Monitor balances for reconciliation and audit purposes;
c) Export data to other accounting systems, and
d) Customize reports according to specifications.
Worklist and Workflow
LIMS assists laboratories in setting priorities of current workloads based on analyst and instrument availability. The queuing and worklist feature
provides insights about when an event occurred, how long it was, and who was involved. Worklist and workflow functions operate to facilitate
more efficient laboratory processes.
Quality Control
Diagnostic tests executed in the clinical laboratory may yield two kinds of results, a patient result or a quality control (QC) result. QC results are
used to verify whether or not the instrument is working within prescribed parameters. Based on the said results, the reliability of a patient’s test
results will be determined (Bio-Rad Laboratories, 2008).
Barcode-generation, Printing and Reading
LIMS modules are commonly linked to barcoding label generator which enables a fast and easy method to identify tubes, samples, documents,
and many others. The information can easily be found and retrieved effortlessly using a barcode scanner
In-Built Bi-directional Interfaces with Equipment
A two-way communication between the information system and the clinical instrument is required. The LIMS downloads the test orders and
specimen ID for each test. The clinical instrument uploads the same information for analysis.
4. Lecture in Blood Bank Information Systems
WebBBIS is a complete BBIS (Blood

Bank Information System) solution for hospitals and blood banks. It addresses your desire to have a
paperless, computerized and automated blood bank processes. WebBBIS has tools for:
Donor and patient profile management

Donor medical history records
Donor initial screening
Clinical lab tests
Component preparation
Blood inventory
Transfusion
HIS (Hospital Information System) Interface
LIS (Laboratory Information System) Interface
Recall and incentives
Reports Generation
Administrators for system parameters and configuration
WebBBIS Advantages
Electronic Health Records (EHR) for donors and patients ensuring information’s validity for their safety.
Better handling of workflow through computerization and automation improving the quality of services.
Ease of use for users even non-technical can immediately adapt to the system.
A fully web-based application for quick implementation and upgrade, less maintenance, and supporting any type of user terminals and
operating system (OS).
Open System for integration with other third-party applications like LIS (Laboratory Information System) and HIS (Hospital Information
System) supporting standard protocols like HL7.
Secured System assuring the integrity of the all data.
Availability of reports in graph and tabular format that can be exported to Excel or PDF helping administrators in the operation.
Performance and Scalability is provided through a modularized and distributed architecture that supports linear growth without affecting
current services and capacity availability.
Linux Operating Systemensures system is a virus free and industrial grade system.
Hardware setup options from simple to high-availabilitysuch as RAID, database replication, and disaster recovery.
Satisfactory and local support ensuring the availability of the system
5. Activities
Watch the videos embedded below:
LIMS - Sample Arrival & Testing
LIMS Tutorial: How to Set up the Client Portal for Your Labo…
Labo…
Learn How to Design Barcodes and Print Labels using Clou…

Clou…
LIMS Tutorial: Learn How to Add a Test in CloudLIMS
LIMS Tutorial: How to Track Test Turnaround Time
LIMS Tutorial: How to Validate Test Results
FORUMS: Answer the questions on the forums direct to the

point by clicking the links below.
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6. Laboratory Exercises
Laboratory Exercises:
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12/2/21, 10:42 AM Module 10: Features of Laboratory Information Systems

Module 10: Features of Laboratory Information Systems

Site: New Era University Printed by: Zuriel P. San Pedro

4. Lecture in Blood Bank Information Systems

At the end of this module, the student will be able to:

3. Discuss worklist, workflow, and quantity control.

Functional Requirements and Features of LIMS

Who the samples was taken from?

4. Electronic Health Record (EHR)

6. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

A LIMS that can handle inventory functions is recommended.

Core Components of LIMS

Electronic laboratory notebooks

c) Customizable information completion reports for customers;

e) Ability to change the Insurance organization of a patient per visit;

g) Supervision of financial data management of the senders;

i) Immediate access to the billing card of each patient; and

j) Consistency with the international laws.

a) Generate specific or complete accounts receivable reports;

b) Monitor balances for reconciliation and audit purposes;

c) Export data to other accounting systems, and

d) Customize reports according to specifications.

Worklist and Workflow

Barcode-generation, Printing and Reading

In-Built Bi-directional Interfaces with Equipment

4. Lecture in Blood Bank Information Systems

WebBBIS is a complete BBIS (Blood

Donor and patient profile management

Watch the videos embedded below:

LIMS - Sample Arrival & Testing

Learn How to Design Barcodes and Print Labels using Clou…

LIMS Tutorial: Learn How to Add a Test in CloudLIMS

LIMS Tutorial: How to Track Test Turnaround Time

LIMS Tutorial: How to Validate Test Results

FORUMS: Answer the questions on the forums direct to the

Answer the questions on the file by clicking and

Laboratory Activity in Laboratory Information

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