Choosing the right pathology laboratory software can dramatically improve turnaround time, reduce errors, and grow your business. This guide explains what to look for, how to evaluate vendors, and which features matter most whether you run a single-centre lab, a collection centre network, or a fast-growing diagnostic chain.
What is Pathology Lab Software?
Pathology lab software (often called LIS/LIMS) digitises test ordering, sample tracking, validation, and reporting. The best systems connect your doctors, phlebotomists, collection centres, and patients with secure, automated workflows.
Essential Features to Consider
Fast Reporting: Rich templates, auto-calculations, ranges, and differential reports.
Workflow Automation: Barcodes, sample tracking, validation rules, auto-approval.
Integrations: WhatsApp/SMS, email.
Multi-Location Support: Collection centres, franchise roles, and centre-wise pricing.
Home Collection: Slot scheduling, address routing, phlebo app, and proof-of-collection.
Doctor & Patient Portal: Secure link-based access, branded reports, e-sign.
Quality & Compliance: QC logs, audit trails, NABL-friendly workflows.
Analytics: Revenue, referral, test-mix, and centre performance dashboards.
Data Ownership & Security: Role-based access, backups, encryption, and audit logs.
Support & Onboarding: Migration assistance, training, and responsive support.
Evaluation Checklist
- Map your current workflow: collection → accession → processing → validation → reporting.
- List instruments and interface needs (biochemistry, haematology, immunoassay, etc.).
- Decide locations: single lab vs network with centres/franchise.
- Define reporting requirements and branding (headers, footers, ranges, comments).
- Confirm compliance needs (NABL/ISO) and audit trail depth.
- Estimate volumes and peak loads for pricing and performance.
- Request a live demo with your own test catalogue and sample data.
- Validate support SLAs and data export options.
Why Labs Choose LabLytic
Modern, fast LIS built for pathology labs of all sizes.
Beautiful, accurate, and branded reports with e-sign.
WhatsApp/SMS/email delivery; patient and doctor portals.
Machine interfaces and automated QC-friendly workflows.
Role-based access for owners, pathologists, receptionists, and phlebotomists.
Dashboards for revenue, referrals, and TAT tracking.
Getting Started
Want to see how this works with your catalogue and workflow? Book a short demo and we'll tailor it to your lab.