Laboratory Information System
Manage the full laboratory workflow from test ordering and sample collection through result entry and delivery. Maintain a comprehensive test catalog with normal ranges, flag abnormal values automatically, and deliver results directly to the patient's medical record.
Lab Workflow
Complete Lab Workflow from Order to Results
oeHealth provides an end-to-end laboratory workflow covering test ordering by physicians, sample collection and tracking, result entry by lab technicians with automatic normal range validation, and delivery of finalized results to the patient's electronic medical record.
Physician-initiated test ordering with configurable test catalog
Sample collection tracking with barcode and specimen type management
Result entry with automatic normal range comparison and abnormal flagging
Lab technician assignment and workload distribution
Finalized results delivered directly to patient records or WhatsApp or Email
Test Catalog
Maintain a comprehensive catalog of laboratory tests organized by category, with configurable test criteria, specimen requirements, and turnaround time estimates.
Result Management
Enter, validate, and finalize lab results with structured fields for each test criterion. Results include units, normal ranges, and interpretive comments.
Abnormal Alerts
Automatically flag results that fall outside defined normal ranges with visual indicators, enabling rapid identification of clinically significant findings.
Comprehensive Laboratory Management Features
From test categorization to quality control, oeHealth provides the tools your laboratory needs for accurate and efficient operations.
Test Categories
Organize lab tests into logical categories such as hematology, biochemistry, microbiology, and immunology for easy navigation and ordering.
- Multi-level category hierarchy
- Category-based test filtering
- Department-wise test grouping
Sample Tracking
Track samples from collection through processing to disposal with barcode identification, specimen type classification, and chain-of-custody documentation.
- Barcode-based sample identification
- Specimen type and container tracking
- Collection timestamp logging
Normal Ranges
Define normal reference ranges for each test criterion with support for age-based and gender-based ranges, units of measurement, and critical value thresholds.
- Age and gender-specific ranges
- Critical value thresholds
- Configurable units of measurement
Result History
Access a complete chronological history of all lab results for each patient, enabling trend analysis and comparison of values over time.
- Chronological result timeline
- Value trend visualization
- Previous result comparison
Report Submissions
Generate formatted lab reports with facility branding, test results, normal ranges, abnormal flags, and physician signature fields for patient distribution.
- Customizable report templates
- Automatic abnormal highlighting
- PDF export and printing. Send reports through Email or WhatsApp
Quality Control
Implement quality control procedures with control sample tracking, calibration records, and proficiency testing documentation for laboratory accreditation compliance.
- Control sample result tracking
- Equipment calibration records
- Accreditation compliance documentation
Digital Laboratory System vs. Manual Process
See how oeHealth's Laboratory Information System improves accuracy, turnaround time, and traceability compared to manual laboratory workflows.
| Workflow | With oeHealth | Without oeHealth |
|---|---|---|
| Test ordering | Physician orders from digital catalog with auto-populated criteria | Handwritten lab request forms with potential for transcription errors |
| Sample identification | Barcode-based tracking from collection to processing | Handwritten labels with risk of sample mix-up |
| Result entry | Structured fields with automatic normal range validation | Manual entry in logbooks without automated validation |
| Abnormal value detection | Automatic flagging with visual alerts for out-of-range values | Manual comparison against reference tables |
| Result delivery | Instant delivery to patient's electronic medical record | Paper reports hand-delivered or faxed to ordering physician |
| Lab Machines Integration | Ability to integrate with lab machines to fetch results automatically |
Manual |
| Result history access | Instant access to complete patient lab history with trends | Manual retrieval from archived paper files |
| Quality control documentation | Digital QC records with automated compliance tracking | Paper-based QC logs requiring manual compilation for audits |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the oeHealth Laboratory Information System module.
How is the lab test catalog organized?
The test catalog is organized into categories (e.g., hematology, biochemistry, microbiology) with each test containing its criteria, specimen requirements, normal ranges, units of measurement, and expected turnaround time. Tests can be searched by name, category, or code.
How does abnormal value flagging work?
When a lab technician enters a result value, the system automatically compares it against the defined normal range for that test criterion. Values outside the normal range are flagged with a visual indicator (high or low). Critical values that exceed defined thresholds trigger additional alerts.
Can normal ranges vary by patient age and gender?
Yes. Normal reference ranges can be configured with age-based and gender-based variations. When a result is entered, the system selects the appropriate reference range based on the patient's demographics and uses that range for abnormal value detection.
How are lab results delivered to physicians?
Once a lab result is validated and finalized by the lab technician or pathologist, it is automatically linked to the patient's medical record. The ordering physician can view results directly in the patient's chart. Results can also be printed as formatted PDF reports.
Does the module support lab technician task management?
Yes. Lab orders can be assigned to specific technicians, and each technician has a work queue showing their pending tests. Supervisors can view overall workload distribution and reassign tasks as needed to balance the laboratory workload.
Upgrade Your Laboratory Operations
Learn how oeHealth's Laboratory Information System can improve accuracy, reduce turnaround times, and provide complete traceability for your lab workflows.
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