title: Laboratory information systems from a perspective of continuing evolution.
abstract: During the past 20 years, laboratory systems have evolved to a high degree of complexity. In some cases, continuing addition of new features has adversely affected functionality. There is increasing recognition that the number of features listed on a request for proposal does not necessarily provide an accurate guide to functionality in day to day operations.
authors.affiliation: Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey.
authors.forename: A F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Krieg
mesh_terms: D002984:Clinical Laboratory Information Systems / Q000639:trends*