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Introducing TestDirectly, One of LigoLab’s Most Powerful Supporting Modules
April 27, 2026
Independent medical labs must be nimble and continue to adapt to thrive while managing fee reductions, claim denials, heightened customer competition, and other potential pain points. The same goes for LIS (laboratory information system) companies.
LigoLab is a clinical and pathology lab software provider that equips independent laboratories with the LIS lab tools they need to navigate an industry in constant flux.
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Direct-to-Consumer Lab Testing Transformation: Turning Clinical Labs into Direct-to-Consumer Labs with TestDirectly
As an LIS company with advanced information systems and data management as its calling card, LigoLab takes full responsibility for all testing informatics, deploying new laboratory information system functions and enhancements daily that remove barriers, improve efficiency, and help lab partners achieve their financial goals.
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LigoLab is a leading developer of laboratory information system functions that directly impact clients and patients while helping diagnostic testing labs efficiently grow their businesses. One prime example of this is TestDirectly, LigoLab's modern and intuitive solution for direct-to-consumer lab testing.
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Fast, Safe, and Easy: Direct-to-Consumer Lab Testing and Reporting with TestDirectly
What Is TestDirectly?
The TestDirectly direct-to-consumer lab testing portal is a prime example of how quickly LigoLab can identify a pressing issue and develop clinical laboratory management software for customers seeking to enhance test capacity and reduce turnaround times.
TestDirectly is a dynamic, web-based direct-to-consumer lab testing portal that connects patients with clinical laboratories for fast, safe, and easy collection, testing, and reporting.
How TestDirectly Works
The TestDirectly portal integrates seamlessly with leading laboratory information systems (LIS software), replacing paper-based workflows and manual processes with fully digital lab operations, thereby eliminating order-entry bottlenecks and accelerating the delivery of results.
Patients can easily self-register at TestDirectly.com, choose a collection site, and schedule an appointment from any computer or mobile device, all within a fully digital, touchless, and paperless workflow that also supports at-home collection options.
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Automated Results Delivery for Faster Patient Access and Reduced Clinical Lab Workflow
When test results are ready, patients receive a secure notification prompting them to log into the TestDirectly direct-to-consumer lab testing portal and view their finalized consumer lab reports. These reports are automatically delivered to the portal, eliminating the need for laboratories to follow up or manually distribute results.
TestDirectly's Role During COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the TestDirectly portal played a huge role in nationwide response efforts by streamlining collection, testing, and reporting. Results were automatically routed back to patients and submitted to both public health agencies and state and national registries, often within 24 hours of the lab receiving the sample.
Today, TestDirectly remains a trusted and scalable direct-to-consumer lab testing solution that connects patients with laboratories for faster, more personalized access to diagnostic testing.
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A Closer Look at LigoLab's All-in-One Laboratory Information System and Laboratory Billing Software
LigoLab is a leading provider of laboratory information system software, supporting hundreds of facilities nationwide. Its comprehensive, flexible platform combines a modern medical LIS with integrated laboratory billing to serve clinical labs, anatomic pathology groups, and molecular diagnostics organizations. With built-in lab revenue cycle management (lab RCM) and direct-to-consumer lab testing capabilities through TestDirectly, LigoLab unifies operations on a single lab organization software platform, streamlining workflows, strengthening compliance, and improving financial performance.
Comprehensive Laboratory Information System Software Solutions
LigoLab builds its platform to modernize and support all diagnostic disciplines, enabling lab customers to increase efficiency, revenue, and patient satisfaction while reducing labor costs and human errors. The all-in-one lab information system platform integrates all aspects of operations, from specimen processing to laboratory billing, making it an indispensable clinical and pathology lab software solution for testing organizations aiming to scale and adapt in a rapidly changing environment.
LIS Company Background
Edward Kharatian and Suren Avunjian founded LigoLab in Los Angeles in 2006 and continue to play key roles in its leadership. From the outset, their vision was to design a laboratory information system capable of managing all pathology and clinical lab workflow within a single, unified platform. The name “Ligo,” meaning “to unite” in Latin, reflects the company’s mission to bring together LIS system functionality and laboratory revenue cycle management within a single integrated platform.
LigoLab's Key Laboratory Information System Functions
Integrated Medical LIS and Lab Billing Modules
The LigoLab platform includes a laboratory billing module that automates coding, eligibility verification, claim scrubbing, and overall lab revenue cycle management.
LIS System Scalability
The platform supports a range of labs, from small practices to multi-state pathology groups processing 10,000 or more orders daily.
LIS System Automation and Efficiency
LigoLab's laboratory information system software reduces manual tasks, errors, and lost specimens through automation and AI-driven processes.
LIS Lab Interoperability
An open LIS software architecture enables seamless integration with instruments, electronic health records (EHRs), and third-party laboratory systems.
Advanced LIS System Analytics
LigoLab's business intelligence module provides real-time reporting, CAP and CLIA compliance reports, and customizable dashboards.
Digital Pathology Solutions and CSM
The LigoLab platform supports advanced image management systems (IMS), machine learning algorithms, and a customer service management (CSM) module to enhance service delivery.
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A Customer-Centric Approach to LIS Lab Partnership
LigoLab partners with its lab customers to align with their goals and offers unlimited 24/7 support. The LIS software vendor's no-upfront-fee LIS model for pricing is based on transactional usage, enabling labs to scale without a large upfront capital investment. Customers can also sublicense the LIS system to their customers at no additional cost.
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Proven LIS System Success
Leading laboratories have successfully implemented LigoLab's LIS software, with the robust platform enabling them to optimize workflows, increase revenue, and improve patient care. Every laboratory information system implementation includes a structured validation and testing process that ensures a seamless transition with minimal disruption.
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Commitment to Growth
LigoLab’s all-in-one medical LIS and laboratory billing platform is future-proof, continuously evolving with new features and advancements. With its scalable laboratory workflow management infrastructure and risk-sharing LIS model, LigoLab empowers its customers to grow efficiently while maintaining high-quality service standards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About TestDirectly and Direct-to-Consumer Lab Testing
What is TestDirectly and what does it do?
TestDirectly is LigoLab's web-based direct-to-consumer lab testing portal. It connects patients with clinical laboratories for fast, safe, and paperless collection, testing, and result reporting, all within a fully digital lab workflow that integrates seamlessly with all leading laboratory information systems.
How does a patient use TestDirectly?
Patients visit TestDirectly.com, self-register, select a collection site, and schedule an appointment from any computer or mobile device. The entire process is digital and touchless, with at-home collection options also available. When results are ready, patients receive a secure notification and can log in to view their finalized consumer lab reports directly in the portal.
How does TestDirectly integrate with a lab's existing LIS system?
TestDirectly integrates seamlessly with modern LIS software, eliminating manual order entry and paperwork. It integrates directly to the lab's digital clinical laboratory management workflow, removing bottlenecks at order entry and enabling faster turnaround times without manual intervention.
What role did TestDirectly play during the COVID-19 pandemic?
TestDirectly played a huge role in nationwide COVID-19 response efforts. It streamlined high-volume collection, testing, and reporting, automatically routing results back to patients and submitting data to both public health agencies and state and national registries, often within 24 hours of specimen receipt.
Can TestDirectly support at-home testing?
Yes. TestDirectly supports at-home collection alongside drive-through and on-site collection, making it a flexible solution for a wide range of direct-to-consumer lab testing scenarios.
Does LigoLab require a large upfront investment to get started?
No. LigoLab's LIS model for pricing is based on transactional usage with no upfront licensing fees, allowing labs to scale without a large initial capital investment. Labs can also sublicense laboratory information system functions to their customers at no additional cost.
What types of labs can benefit from TestDirectly?
TestDirectly is designed for any lab looking to expand into direct-to-consumer lab testing. It scales from small practices to large, multi-state operations that process thousands of orders daily.
