Technology has changed every aspect of human life from the way we travel to the way we work in our offices. Also what has changed due to technology is the way we get our medical tests done. The laboratory information management system (LIMS) has totally transformed the old school labs to a modern center of excellence we see today. With medication becoming more evidence based, it is of critical importance for labs to perform effectively and provide accurate results in lesser time. It is due to this fact, that the movement from a human centered system to an automated system in labs is taking place from the last few years.
Below are the 5 advantages of laboratory information management systems (LIMS) that are changing the laboratory game!
Elimination of Human Error:
What may have sounded impossible 10 years back is now a reality. Modern lab information management systems have the power to automate data and tasks on a single platform. This, in turn, reduces laborious manual efforts, saves time and reduces chances of human error in the lab.
Real Time Tracking & Time Saving:
In old times, collection and transfer of samples(comprising of registering outgoing samples and re-register incoming samples) was a really time-consuming activity. Modern LIMS have sample tracking modules wherein all this becomes as easy as scanning a barcode. That’s not it, real time tracking of samples is also possible wherein a technician can manage and control the complete workflow just by making a few clicks on his computer screen.
Increase Revenue:
Modern laboratory information management systems (LIMS) come equipped with Management Information Systems that make financial, operational, inventory, reports and tests available in various formats. A modern LIMS such as from CareData Informatics helps lab owners mine data, analyze trends and make accurate projections. These projections are useful in making strategic decisions regarding the lab operations.
Consumption based Inventory Alert:
The inventory module in Lab Information Management Systems can automate purchases. Yes, it is possible! Automated purchases are now possible through predictive reordering and expiration alerts. Thus the complete process eliminates wastage, controls pilferages and cuts cost apart from the most important factor of turning away clients due to non-availability of inventory.
Avoiding the Workload and Stress:
An efficient Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) forms the critical backbone of the lab. It automates tasks and processes on the core system and leaves lab owners and managers with ample time to think about the business. How? Here’s how…
Pathologists and doctors approving each and every report can take a lot of time. What LIMS does is automate! An auto authorized feature which approves reports with normal value so you can save yourself from the workload and you can focus only on critical reports or reports with abnormal values.
The modern LIMS of today have the power to transform the functioning of the lab by providing a greater control which is the need of the future. It is also convenient in the case of multi city and multi center operations.