Which technology is used to support a modern laboratory's operations?

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) are specifically designed to manage and support various operations within a modern laboratory. These systems streamline the workflow by processing data related to laboratory tests and enabling the tracking of samples, reagents, and results. They enhance efficiency by automating the collection, storage, and analysis of data, which minimizes errors and speeds up reporting times.

Laboratory Information Systems connect seamlessly with other healthcare applications, facilitating communication between entities involved in patient care, thus ensuring that test results are readily available for clinical decision-making.

While Electronic Health Records play a significant role in overall patient care by documenting health information, they do not focus specifically on laboratory operations. Intensive Care Units refer to specialized hospital departments and are not tools for laboratory management. Data Management Systems, although important for handling data in various domains, do not cater solely to the specific needs and functionality of laboratory environments in the same manner as LIS does.