The choice of an LIS for your laboratory

A laboratory information system (LIS) can completely change the way work is done in a laboratory and result in significant productivity gains, as well as data automation. Choosing the right LIS is important because not only is it a financial investment but it also takes time to make the right choice. Before deciding, it is important to see what products and offers are available on the market. For example, it is wise to talk to other companies that already have an LIS, and ask whether staff and management are satisfied, which features are most important to them, and if there are problems with it.

It is sometimes difficult to obtain a precise price unless you contact LIS suppliers directly. Since these products are generally adaptable and modifiable according to the needs and demands of the customer, LIS suppliers must know the specifications to provide a price. Before starting to interview them, you will need to define the parameters of the request: the important functions, the number of users, types of service and so on. The more detailed the specifications, the easier it will be to get a precise price. This approach will also eliminate unsuitable products.

Implementing an LIS or migrating to a new software package once the product is chosen can be difficult. The transition must be flexible so that users can learn about this new tool in the best conditions. Silabmed includes on-site staff training and support during the launch phase. You will also need to ensure that the supplier and the laboratory work together during the implementation phase.

Whatever the current situation of your laboratory, with or without a current LIS, the supplier must be able to propose a solution that adapts to the needs of your business therefore the experience of the team and the flexibility of the system are important elements.

TainoSystems offers all of this thanks to Silabmed, a product developed and designed to meet the demands of laboratories and to adapt to the specificities of each. Throughout the development and implementation phases, the Silabmed team ensures that everything is done well so that the transition is successful and so that employees can quickly use the new LIS.