title: Specialized Laboratory Information Systems.
abstract: Some laboratories or laboratory sections have unique needs that traditional anatomic and clinical pathology systems may not address. A specialized laboratory information system (LIS), which is designed to perform a limited number of functions, may perform well in areas where a traditional LIS falls short. Opportunities for specialized LISs continue to evolve with the introduction of new testing methodologies. These systems may take many forms, including stand-alone architecture, a module integrated with an existing LIS, a separate vendor-supplied module, and customized software. This article addresses the concepts underlying specialized LISs, their characteristics, and in what settings they are found.
authors.affiliation: East Carolina University, 600 Moye Blvd, Greenville, NC 27834, USA. Electronic address: dangottb@ecu.edu.
authors.forename: Bryan
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Dangott
mesh_terms: D002984:Clinical Laboratory Information Systems / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D010338:Pathology, Clinical / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010340:Pathology, Surgical / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012984:Software
keywords: Custom-build; Efficient LIS; Multimodality LIS; Niche LIS; Report integration; Specialty LIS; Streamlined LIS