Industry Insights
Laboratory Information Systems and Their Key Role in Lab Data Analytics
June 25, 2026
Editor's Note: This Industry Insights post was first published on February 20, 2023.
On behalf of LigoLab CEO Suren Avunjian, we would like to thank Kara Nadeau and Medical Laboratory Observer for enabling our clinical and pathology lab management software company, specializing in advanced laboratory information systems with modern and integrated laboratory billing solutions, to participate in the magazine's annual State of the Industry report focused on lab data analytics.
Click here to access the lab data analytics report prepared by MLO.
Survey Results and Next Steps for Forward-Thinking Lab Organizations
Who Was Surveyed
For the report, MLO surveyed a wide spectrum of laboratorians, including lab directors, managers, and department heads. The majority of those surveyed work in hospital settings (63 percent), with an additional 25 percent employed by independent labs or physician office labs. The size of the labs represented varied greatly, from labs with as few as 1 to 10 employees to those with 100 or more, and every size in between.
The Importance of Advanced Laboratory Information Systems and Efficient Laboratory Workflow Management
Automation as a Foundation for Growth
Avunjian commented that implementing automated processes in the lab ecosystem is vital when significant volume exists, and the business plans to grow its customer base and capacity.
In the report, he noted that forward-thinking clinical labs and pathology practices must utilize modern information systems and data management platforms developed by the best LIS software vendors to eliminate risk, automate core processes, and maximize interoperability with electronic health record systems, lab analyzers, and third-party services such as laboratory revenue cycle management (lab billing) companies.
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All-in-One Laboratory Information Systems = Enhanced Data Integrity Across the Board
The Risk of Using Multiple Lab Vendors and Systems
On the topic of interoperability, Avunjian cautioned against labs using multiple electronic laboratory software systems and lab vendors for data integration. Rather, he recommended working with systems like the all-in-one LigoLab Informatics Platform, which offers comprehensive and flexible medical LIS and laboratory billing solutions that manage all informatics within a unified lab database software infrastructure.
White Paper: The Connected Laboratory - Leveraging Unified Medical LIS & Lab RCM Workflow to Grow Your Business
Replacing Manual Steps with Lab Information System Automation
Where the Biggest Shifts Are Happening
When asked which parts of the clinical lab workflow are shifting most from manual to automated processes supported by advanced LIS lab platforms, Avunjian pointed to client order accessioning. Orders received electronically avoid the typographical errors common with manual entry, while also boosting throughput and shortening test turnaround times.
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Modern Laboratory Billing and the Impact of Advanced Digital Pathology Solutions
Avunjian added that many LigoLab customers are advancing toward electronic processing to support automated laboratory billing and advanced digital pathology solutions. He noted that some labs have also implemented automatic case assignments for pathologists, along with automated case numbering based on factors such as client, physician, and test type.
Click here to read and review the full MLO report with Avunjian's comments.
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Explore and Learn More About What LigoLab Can Offer Your Lab Business
For more details on LigoLab's innovative approach to laboratory informatics and the importance of one source of truth for end-to-end data integrity and a successful laboratory business, explore the following resources:
- Case Study: A Conversation With LIS System Administrator Kristie Becerra
- Case Study: Documenting the Avero Diagnostics Move From a Legacy Lab RCM System to LigoLab’s All-in-One Lab Informatics Platform
- Blog Post: Why Integrated LIS System and Lab RCM Software is a Catalyst for Growth
- Blog Post: LigoLab Delivers the Interoperability Needed to Transform Medical Laboratories into Thriving Businesses
LigoLab's LIS System Pricing: Scalable, Flexible, and Designed for Growth
In an industry where one-size-fits-all laboratory information system software solutions have long been the norm, laboratories often struggle to find LIS systems that fit their unique workflows and evolving needs. LigoLab is changing that.
An LIS Model Built for Growth
LigoLab's tiered LIS system pricing model scales with evolving needs. Each of the four tiers supports a different stage of growth, offering:
Immediate Value: Access the tools and features your lab needs right now to operate efficiently.
Seamless Scalability: Move to the next tier as your lab expands, without the disruption of a significant LIS system change.
End-to-End Modernization: Leverage a unified informatics platform that grows with your lab, reducing inefficiencies and driving lasting success.
This flexible, value-based LIS software structure ensures every laboratory gets exactly what it needs, when it needs it, with a clear and cost-effective path to future growth.
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LigoLab: Redefining the Future of Laboratory Information Systems
Built for Transformation, Not Just Tracking
At LigoLab, we didn’t set out to create another legacy laboratory information system. We reengineered what a modern lab informatics platform should be.
Our all-in-one LIS system and lab billing platform is a true engine for transformation. By combining advanced technology, intelligent automation, and purpose-built laboratory workflows within a single platform, LigoLab empowers independent laboratories to enhance efficiency, accelerate growth, adapt to changing market demands, and remain competitive in today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
Deeply Embedded Digital Pathology and AI
We believe digital pathology solutions and AI-driven tools should not be afterthoughts or disconnected add-ons. Instead, they should be deeply embedded within the healthcare LIS ecosystem, eliminating inefficiencies and enabling laboratories to operate at peak performance without the burden of mistake-prone, time-consuming manual workarounds.
On-Demand Webinar: Utilizing Digital Pathology to Help Offset Today’s Laboratory Challenges
Breaking the Barriers of Outdated LIS Systems
Outdated, rigid LIS systems limit potential. LigoLab breaks those barriers with a future-ready, continuously evolving, and comprehensive platform that enhances interoperability, streamlines operations, and optimizes data exchange, driving efficiency, improving patient outcomes, and advancing the entire industry.
For over 20 years, LigoLab has been the trusted partner for hundreds of medical laboratories spanning pathology, clinical, molecular diagnostics, microbiology, toxicology, genomics, and beyond.
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Ready to Modernize and Automate Your Lab Business?
Connect with a LigoLab product specialist to see how our all-in-one medical LIS and lab billing platform can unify your operations and prepare your lab for the future of diagnostic medicine. Schedule a personalized demo and experience the difference of a truly modern laboratory information system.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Laboratory Information Systems and Lab Data Analytics
Why is lab data analytics important for modern clinical laboratories?
Lab data analytics enables laboratories to move beyond reactive operations, using real-time and historical data to identify bottlenecks, optimize workflows, monitor compliance, track key performance indicators, and make informed decisions that support growth. When analytics capabilities are embedded directly within a unified laboratory information system, labs gain a single, reliable source of truth across all departments and operations.
What did the MLO State of the Industry survey reveal about lab analytics adoption?
The Medical Laboratory Observer survey included lab directors, managers, and department heads from a broad range of settings, with 63 percent from hospital labs and 25 percent from independent or physician office labs. The survey covered labs of all sizes and highlighted the growing importance of automation, interoperability, and unified informatics platforms for labs seeking to remain competitive.
Why does LigoLab recommend against using multiple lab vendors and systems for data integration?
Using multiple disparate laboratory software systems and lab vendors for data integration creates synchronization challenges, data silos, and integrity risks. Every handoff between separate systems is a potential point of failure. LigoLab recommends a unified, all-in-one medical LIS and lab RCM solution, in which all laboratory informatics share a single database, to eliminate these risks and maximize interoperability and efficiency.
Which lab workflow areas are shifting most rapidly from manual to automated processes?
According to LigoLab CEO Suren Avunjian, client order accessioning is one of the most significant areas shifting from manual to automated processes. Electronic order receipt eliminates typographical errors associated with manual entry, boosting throughput and shortening test turnaround times. Automated laboratory billing, digital pathology processing, case assignments for pathologists, and automated case numbering are also rapidly advancing in forward-thinking labs.
How does LigoLab's tiered pricing model support labs at different stages of growth?
LigoLab's four-tier pricing model is designed to scale with each lab's evolving needs, offering immediate access to the tools they need now, a seamless path to the next tier as they grow, and end-to-end modernization through a unified platform that eliminates the inefficiency of switching systems. Each tier is volume-based with no hidden fees for adding modules or users.
How are digital pathology solutions and AI integrated into LigoLab's platform?
LigoLab embeds digital pathology and AI-driven tools directly within its laboratory information system infrastructure, rather than treating them as disconnected add-ons. This includes support for whole-slide imaging systems, automated case assignments, AI-assisted grossing, and advanced interoperability with digital pathology platforms such as Lumea. The result is a fully connected ecosystem in which these technologies enhance lab performance without adding workflow complexity.
What types of laboratories does LigoLab serve?
LigoLab has served hundreds of medical laboratories over more than 20 years, spanning anatomic pathology, clinical laboratory, molecular diagnostics, microbiology, toxicology, genomics, and more. The platform is designed to support independent labs of all sizes, from growing start-ups to large multi-site reference laboratories, with a scalable architecture that adapts to each organization's operational complexity and growth trajectory.
