How LigoLab is Helping Labs Optimize Specimen Storage and Retrieval

Specimen storage and retrieval are parts of the daily routine for clinical laboratories and pathology groups across the country, and, as labs grow and volumes increase, both can become time-consuming tasks and laboratory headaches.

Imagine walking into a warehouse filled to the brink with storage racks full of specimens, and not knowing where to start to find the exact sample you’re looking for. 

Now imagine walking into that same warehouse armed with the full coordinates needed to track the sample, allowing you to quickly locate the room, storage rack, drawer, and position within the drawer where the sample resides. 

Thanks to a joint effort from LigoLab’s Support Team and one of its client labs, it’s now possible to locate exactly where a specimen is in a matter of seconds. This new LIS laboratory information system software tool can be easily configured to help large, high-volume labs.

“From the idea to configuration, the turnaround was fast because a very workable framework was already in place,” said Frank Lee, LigoLab’s Manager of Customer Success. “Our LIS software platform has a robust sample tracking module, and it enables many entities to be put into a rack and tracked, so the solution was fairly simple.” 

“Our team configured rules so the LIS system’s sample tracking module pulls a rack ID instead of a specimen ID,” said Lee. “This enhancement allows the lab information system to support storage racks, enabling users to generate dynamic reports and quickly pinpoint the exact location of a specimen, saving valuable time and improving efficiency.”

Emanuel Basag-Taroata, a valued member of LigoLab’s Support Team, shared that everyone on his team was eager to implement the new concept, recognizing it as a meaningful solution for labs working to stay efficient and well-organized. 

“It addressed a clear need and helped fill an important gap for our lab partners,” he said.

“We've created a system for storage racks, and the LIS software solution is scalable,” added Basag-Taroata. “That means we can take this concept and apply it to other labs that utilize thousands of square feet of warehouse space. As soon as they go into that warehouse, they know exactly where to go to pull that one single slide.” 

Basag-Taroata concluded by saying that large labs with multiple racks will benefit the most from this LigoLab enhancement. Even better, the enhancement is available to all LigoLab customers and can be implemented quickly without costly development charges.

LigoLab’s Rule and Automation Engines: Simplifying the Complex

Specimen storage and retrieval is just one use case where LigoLab’s powerful Rule and Automation engines help labs eliminate inefficiencies and streamline complex tasks. Designed to adapt to each lab’s unique workflows, the all-in-one LigoLab Medical LIS & Lab RCM platform applies automation and configurable rules to enhance accuracy, speed, and compliance across the board.

Here are a few other examples:

• Order Validation and Pre-Bill Scrubbing: At the time of order entry, the LIS system automatically checks for missing data, validates patient demographics and insurance eligibility, and ensures ICD-10 codes are medically necessary for the selected tests, reducing denials and accelerating reimbursement.
• Specimen Routing and Processing: The LIS system utilizes rules to automatically route specimens to the appropriate department or instrument based on the test type, priority, or location, ensuring efficient throughput and faster turnaround times.
• Reflex and Add-On Testing: Based on pre-set conditions (such as a specific result threshold), the LIS lab platform can automatically trigger additional tests, notify users, and create linked workflows, all without manual intervention.
  Quality Control Automation: The LIS system tracks QC events (in real time) and applies statistical rules like Westgard to flag deviations. Alerts and corrective workflows are generated instantly, helping labs stay in compliance and reduce manual oversight.
• Digital Pathology Integration: LigoLab’s automation can launch the appropriate image viewer in single sign-on mode and route digital images, annotations, and measurements directly into the final report, streamlining diagnostics and reporting.

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These intelligent workflows not only save time and reduce errors but also give lab staff the freedom to focus on higher-value tasks. Whether it's specimen tracking, lab billing accuracy, or complex diagnostics, LigoLab’s rules-based automation delivers consistent, scalable results that drive lab efficiency and performance.

LigoLab: Powering Modern Labs with a Smarter, Unified LIS Software Platform

LigoLab is a leading provider of enterprise-grade pathology lab software solutions, empowering clinical laboratories and pathology groups to operate more efficiently, scale with confidence, and deliver high-quality patient care. 

Designed for the complexities of today’s laboratory environment, the LigoLab Informatics Platform combines a powerful laboratory information system (LIS software) with fully integrated modules for lab revenue cycle management (lab RCM), digital pathology, and direct-to-consumer lab testing.

Unlike outdated and fragmented laboratory information systems, LigoLab delivers a unified pathology lab software platform where every module shares the same database and infrastructure. This eliminates data silos, improves collaboration between departments, and provides real-time visibility across all lab operations. 

From order entry and specimen tracking to result reporting and laboratory billing, LigoLab streamlines workflows, reduces manual effort, and ensures regulatory compliance.

Flexibility is at the heart of the LigoLab platform. With configurable rules and intelligent automation, labs can program the LIS software and its advanced laboratory billing solutions to fit their unique processes, not the other way around. Whether it’s routing specimens, launching reflex tests, validating lab RCM codes, or ensuring chain of custody, LigoLab enables labs to do more with less by automating routine tasks and enforcing consistency.

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LigoLab also offers a scalable, tiered pricing model with packages that meet labs where they are, whether they’re small startups or large enterprise labs handling complex, high-volume testing. Every tier is designed to provide immediate value while supporting long-term growth, and upgrades are seamless since all tiers run on the same informatics platform.

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With 20+ years of experience and a Customer Success team composed of industry veterans, LigoLab delivers more than just LIS software—it dispatches a partnership focused on your lab’s performance and future-readiness.

Want to See What LigoLab Can Do for Your Lab?

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