LIS Connects Up to Eight Instruments
Integrates results in single report
Alfa Wassermann Diagnostic Technologies, West Caldwell, NJ, offers the Apex Laboratory Information System (LIS). Connecting up to eight lab instruments, the Apex LIS automatically accepts lab orders and sends results to any certified EHR. Information flows quickly and accurately between lab instrumentation and the EHR, improving the interaction among physicians, the lab, and the patient. The system integrates results into a single report, defines test panels for one-click ordering, and creates operator-specific log-ins.
Alfa Wassermann Diagnostic Technologies
(800) 220-4488; www.apexhealthware.com
Data Management System
Consolidates information from multiple instruments
The REMISOL Advance data management system from Beckman Coulter Inc, Brea, Calif, is a software product that consolidates patient test information from multiple instruments in the lab or from multiple labs in the hospital network. The system offers an optional Extended Quality Control (EQC) module that features intuitive, step-by-step creation of protocols to ensure quality results. The system optimizes lab operations by helping decrease turnaround times for results reporting, standardizing laboratory processes, and enabling the connectivity of multiple Beckman Coulter instruments through a single point of management. Audit and traceability features allow all events related to the creating, modification, or deletion of a result to be saved for later reference.
Beckman Coulter Inc
(800) 526-3821; www.beckmancoulter.com
LIS for Large Databases
Tools, such as color-coding, make reviews easier
CLIN1-LIS from Clinical Software Solutions, Queen Creek, Ariz, offers performance to handle large 
patient databases and high sample-accession rates. The system screens are designed with ease of use and functionality in mind. Color-coded fields simplify sample status and review. Using user-friendly Microsoft Windows technology along with off-the-shelf components for analyzer interfaces helps keep overhead low. Industry-standard SQL Server technology assures that labs’ information is secure, but accessible where and when it is needed.
Clinical Software Solutions
(480) 888-9447; www.clin1.net
Track and Manage Controls and Analytes
System updates Mean and SD data
CLIN1-QC software from Clinical Software Solutions, Queen Creek, Ariz, allows users to track and 
manage controls and analytes. Users can review and sign off on all QC data as well as export data for submission to Peer Review Services. The solution allows for an unlimited number of analytes. Users can also archive controls when changing lot numbers and keep archived controls (and their associated QC data) indefinitely, leaving active controls in production with a minimum of effort. If a vendor publishes its expected Mean and SD data electronically (download or disk, etc) CLIN1-QC can import that information directly into the system without manually having to transfer expected Mean and expected standard deviations.
Clinical Software Solutions
(480) 888-9447; www.clin1.net
Reagent Inventory System
Alerts when supplies are low, expired
InvMan from COVE Laboratory Software, Sonoma, Calif, is a software system that automates and 
coordinates the management of reagent and supply inventory. All items can be counted using a portable bar code scanner, or manually, using department- or function-specific worklists. A database lists information about each reagent and supply with lot numbers and expiration dates. Users receive alerts listing any lot number set to expire. Purchase orders or requisitions can be automated, and all shipments received are tracked. Any items supplied to off-site locations can be tracked. A complete instrument and equipment database includes all information such as acquisition date, and any significant events such as upgrades or replacements. The service history has links to the field service technicians’ documentation.
COVE Laboratory Software
(707) 938-3075; www.covelab.com
LIMS for Genomics and Mass Spectrometry
End-to-end sample and workflow tracking
Clarity LIMS from GenoLogics Life Sciences Software, Victoria, BC, Canada, is a system built specifically for the needs of genomics and mass spectrometry laboratories to provide end-to-end sample and workflow tracking, time-saving automation tools, instrument integrations for complex and mundane tasks, production-ready workflows, support for regulatory compliance, and role-based interfaces designed to match the needs of individuals in the lab.
GenoLogics Life Sciences Software
(866) 457-5467; www.genologics.com
Integrated Positive-Patient ID Applications
Features include instant messaging, multifacility capability
MediCopia from Lattice Inc, Wheaton, Ill, provides a full suite of integrated positive-patient ID applications for nursing and phlebotomy, updating collection data and nursing workflows in LIS, BBIS, and EMR systems. These applications include specimen collection, transfusion administration, and surgical pathology tracking. The solutions include features such as instant messaging and advanced multifacility capabilities for large hospital groups.
Lattice Inc
(630) 949-3250; www.lattice.com
Integrated LIS
Comprehensive, scalable solution suite
The Horizon Lab™ integrated laboratory information system (LIS) from McKesson Technology Solutions, Alpharetta, Ga, helps meet the clinical and business performance 
needs of today’s laboratory by assisting labs in meeting the demands of the rapidly changing health care environment. The comprehensive, scalable solution suite seamlessly supports hospital, reference, and hybrid lab business models of all sizes, from single site to multifacility. By automating lab processes across the spectrum, from preanalytical to analytical to post-analytical phases, Horizon Lab assists in optimizing workflow, maximizing productivity, and improving lab quality control. The solution also enhances patient safety with a wireless phlebotomy application that enables positive patient identification and specimen collection at the bedside. It can integrate the lab, pharmacy, and point of care, supporting clinical decision support with real-time sharing of critical patient data. Through integration with McKesson’s Clinical Performance Analytics, Horizon Lab software supports laboratory administrators’ need to monitor, manage, and improve business performance.
McKesson Technology Solutions
(404) 338-6000; www.mckesson.com/laboratory
Workflow Automation
Optional modules make customization easy
Merge LIS from Merge Healthcare, Chicago, is a Web-based, modular system that automates the entire lab workflow and gives users central point administration. Merge recently released v3.9. Users gain flexibility by choosing optional modules for orders, inquiries, quality control, and reporting. Users can provide referring physicians with access to results with Merge Healthcare’s lab outreach portal.
Merge Healthcare
(312) 565-6868; www.merge.com
Anatomic Pathology Information Management and Reporting System
Full HL7 connectivity
NovoPath from NovoPath Inc, Princeton, NJ, is a comprehensive anatomic pathology information 
management and reporting system. NovoPath offers dedicated modules for flow cytometry and cytogenetic testing. Additional features include automatic organ map annotation, remote color printing, advanced security, and full HL7 connectivity to HL7-standardized EMRs, image capture, synoptic reporting, bar coding capability, integrated voice dictation, specimen tracking, and slide-loaner modules. The Web Outreach Application manages report distribution, order entry, resulting, and interfacing.
NovoPath Inc
(877) 668-6123; www.novopath.com
Orders and Results Management System
Connects low-volume POC analyzers to EMR
Orchard Trellis from Orchard Software, Carmel, Ind, is an orders-and-results-management software program that serves as a simple review, click, and go bridge for electronically passing orders and results between low-volume point-of-care (POC) analyzers and an EMR. Whether POC testing is done in a Protime clinic, a pediatrician’s office, a lipid clinic, or any other POC testing facility, Trellis is designed to enable connectivity and electronically integrate POC results back into EMRs.
Orchard Software
(800) 856-1948; www.orchardsoft.com
LIS
Improves reimbursement and simplifies validation
Orchard Harvest LIS from Orchard Software, Carmel, Ind, uses process automation, 
seamless integration, and rules-based technology to simplify lab workflow. The system improves reimbursements and simplifies medical necessity validation during order entry by automatically screening ICD-9 codes, testing frequency, and experimental procedures. Customizable rules reduce errors and aid decision-making for order routing, auto-approval of results, reflexing additional testing, automatic comments, and clinical follow-up recommendations.
Orchard Software
(800) 856-1948; www.orchardsoft.com
Outreach and Connectivity Tool
Clients gain lab access
Orchard Copia from Orchard Software, Carmel, Ind, is a flexible and powerful outreach and connectivity 
tool that makes doing business with your lab easy. With Copia, clients have access to your lab via the web or directly through their EMRs. Copia is designed for complex outreach business scenarios such as those found in hospitals and independent labs serving multiple business entities. Designed to work with the company’s various laboratory systems or as an add-on to your existing lab system, Copia’s application is a front-end, web-based outreach system designed to increase your lab’s marketability, by providing access and direct integration to clients’ EMRs and other information systems.
Orchard Software
(800) 856-1948; www.orchardsoft.com
Online Information Exchange
Built on social media tools
Pathology Network from PathCentral, Irvine, Calif, is a comprehensive online information exchange and digital consultation forum. It enables physicians to upload case files using digital images for pathologists to review in real time. The network is open to all users regardless of location or consulting institution. It connects pathologists, incorporating tools from social media, a forum for pathologists to send and perform consults, create connections, post information, share cases, ask questions, and expand professional relationships.
PathCentral
(855) 557-7501; www.pathcentral.net
Lab Extension Module
Provides lab management dashboard and reports
The e.dashboard from Psyche Systems Corp, Milford, Mass, is a laboratory extension module providing a real-time laboratory management dashboard and standard management reports as an addition to the WindoPath Laboratory Information System. e.dashboard provides labs with the means to implement an executive dashboard for real-time monitoring of daily performance, key metrics, and throughput at the lab, test, and cash level.
Psyche Systems Corp
(508) 473-1500; www.psychesystems.com
Toxicology LIS
Can stand alone or be used in complete info system
WPTox from Psyche Systems Corp, Milford, Mass, is an LIS built in 
collaboration with customers using WindoPath. This toxicology LIS has features and workflows specific for drug testing and pain management. It can be used as a stand-alone toxicology information system or as part of a complete laboratory information system. The system also provides multiple report formats specifically designed to report drug testing. Major features include the ability to capture, properly classify, and interpret the presence and/or absence of prescribed and nonprescribed drugs, as well as drugs of abuse. This intelligent LIS executes computer-coded logic to determine whether the metabolites detected, or not detected, are consistent with the known information captured at the time of order.
Psyche Systems Corp
(508) 473-1500; www.psychesystems.com
LIS Add-on Apps
Enhance existing LIS systems
e.lixa from Psyche Systems Corp, Milford, Mass, is a suite of add-on applications that extend and enhance a laboratory’s existing LIS with web-based outreach capabilities, and advanced result management reporting. Because it is delivered as a securely hosted application suite, e.lixa can deliver advanced functionality seamlessly to even legacy LIS software at a fraction of the cost of a new LIS or even a system upgrade.
Psyche Systems Corp
(508) 473-1500; www.psychesystems.com
Data Management System
Automates manual processes
CentraLink Data Management System from Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Tarrytown, NY, provides a single platform for managing, monitoring, and processing lab operations from multiple 
instruments and locations. This solution automates time-consuming, error-prone manual processes and establishes intelligent workflow procedures. Integrated Quality-of-Service and data management tools enhance test result accuracy, enabling healthcare organizations to increase productivity while reducing costs.The CentraLink Data Management simplifies lab operations by connecting Siemens ADVIA systems, lab instruments and PC workstations via a single link. It also automates and prioritizes workflow so results for critical patients are verified first to enhance patient care, and uses highly customizable data management tools to improve quality of service.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
(877) 229-3711; www.usa.healthcare.siemens.com
Rules-Based LIS
Interfaces with reference labs, POC data managers, and more
NOVIUS Lab from Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc, Malvern, Pa, is an award-winning, rules-based 
LIS that helps laboratory professionals manage all laboratory workflows and results. NOVIUS Lab interfaces with reference laboratories, point-of-care data managers, instruments, lab automation systems, clinical repositories, and financial systems. It integrates information from multiple inpatient and outpatient facilities, helps providers reduce costs, improve service, and enhance overall laboratory workflow and efficiencies, and gives labs a way to control specimen collection and testing, and test results routing. NOVIUS provides an easy-to-use graphical interface, high-performance capabilities, and scalability to accommodate future growth.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc
(888) 826-9702; www.usa.healthcare.siemens.com
Data Management System
Consolidates data from multiple lab instruments
Updated in May 2013, syngo Lab Data Manager from Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Tarrytown, NY, is a data management system designed to increase laboratory efficiency and productivity. It securely consolidates data from multiple lab instruments, LIS and Siemens StreamLAB Automation Solutions. syngo Lab Data Manager provides autoverification, has integrated QC capabilities to help reduce errors and improve lab performance, and browser-based connectivity that supports up to 25 concurrent users. Other features include remote services to help keep systems running optimally and audit trail capabilities, which increases management control and accountability.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
(877) 229-3711; www.usa.healthcare.siemens.com
Decision Support Software
Designed for hematology
WAM decision support software for clinical labs is a comprehensive 
hematology decision management system from Sysmex, Lincolnshire, Ill, that provides auto and manual validation with differential and morphology reporting to the LIS. Specifically designed for the hematology environment, Sysmex WAM manages all result and reflexing contingencies for instruments, manual differential, morphology, and smear results. It brings advanced, rules-based intelligence to the company’s hematology automation line. The system connects multiple hematology sites and multiple LIS’ by consolidating and communicating data from multiple hematology analyzers to the LIS.
Sysmex America Inc
(847) 996-4500; www.sysmex.com/InformationSystems
Middleware Solution
For medium-sized labs
Sysmex WAM Select from Sysmex, Lincolnshire, Ill, is a middleware software platform enabling enhanced 
efficiency and control over hematology workflow and results management for small to medium-sized clinical labs performing less than 350 hematology orders per day. This hematology software solution for clinical labs with Sysmex X-Series instruments and the Sysmex SP-1000i slidemaker/stainer interfaces to both instruments. It then interfaces through a single ASTM interface to the LIS. This streamlined approach saves testing time and may also save on LIS interface charges. Data is stored online for up to 90 days (depending on a lab’s LIS criteria) for easy access and delta checking.
Sysmex America Inc
(847) 996-4500; www.sysmex.com/InformationSystems
Workflow Solution
Automates, streamlines, and integrates lab work
The Vantage workflow solution from Ventana Medical Systems Inc, Tucson, Ariz, for histology labs offers 
a view of a lab’s complex operation from a single, strategic perspective. It is an end-to-end product that automates, streamlines, and integrates lab work and information flow to help maximize productivity and patient safety gains. It is designed using Lean Six Sigma principles and includes expert workflow consulting support to help users obtain immediate and ongoing workflow benefits.
Ventana Medical Systems Inc
(520) 877-7367; www.ventana.com
Data Mining
Seamlessly data mines all of your systems
Viewics Inc, Sunnyvale, California, offers the Viewics Health Insighter (VHI) for Clinical & Anatomic Laboratories is offered as a Software-as-a-Service platform that provides Laboratory Administrators direct 
access to key performance indicators and analytical tools with no day-to-day IT involvement and without heavy strain on your production environments. VHI seamlessly data mines all your systems, not just your LIS, to provide the ultimate Out-Of-The-Box laboratory specific reporting and analytics SAAS solution. Viewics Health Insighter, a true 360º view of your business. VHI is utilized by Hospital-based Laboratories and Private Labs.
Viewics Inc
(415) 439-0084; www.viewics.com
