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LigoLab Announces Recent Laboratory Informatics Platform Updates
June 24, 2026
Editor's Note: This news release was first published on March 22, 2024.
LOS ANGELES, CA - LigoLab, the enterprise developer of the powerful and flexible all-in-one LigoLab Informatics Platform, recently shared several enhancements to its laboratory information system (LIS) application with its customers. All the enhancements were designed to elevate the user experience and further optimize LIS pathology and clinical laboratory management.
What follows is a summary of updates and enhancements to LigoLab’s comprehensive and flexible LIS system and lab billing platform.
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The LigoLab Informatics Platform and Cloud Readiness
Steady Progress Toward Full Cloud Deployment
The LigoLab development team continues to make steady progress toward full cloud readiness for its laboratory information system software. With each new version, more LIS lab functionality is seamlessly transitioned from the workstation to the server, without disrupting overall lab information system performance.
This ongoing migration has already delivered noticeable gains in speed, particularly for remote users. Tasks such as ordering, grossing, and histology now run just as quickly off-site as they do within the laboratory environment.
These advancements also ensure that LigoLab customers can easily migrate their infrastructure to the cloud while maintaining optimal LIS system performance, uninterrupted productivity, and a consistent user experience, positioning labs for future growth and adaptability.
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LigoLab’s New Home Screen Feature
Queue Cards for Faster Navigation
This new LigoLab feature enables users to create shortcuts to frequently used queues on the Home Screen, rather than through the Sidebar Navigation. Queues are now represented on the Home Screen as cards, and users can simply click a card to go to its corresponding queue.
What Each Card Displays
Each card displays a number beneath its title representing the total pending in that queue, offering users an at-a-glance view of workloads across departments.
Configuration and Access Control
Home Screen cards can be configured within the Administration module under Dashboards and Home Screen Configuration. Access to specific cards can also be restricted based on user permissions.
This new feature is available in LigoLab versions 2023.2.50 and higher.
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Other Noteworthy Technical Updates
Single Sign-On
LigoLab's new Single Sign-On (SSO) feature is a valuable enhancement for users managing multiple usernames and passwords. Initially, this functionality is being implemented to ensure LigoLab engineers use unique, secure credentials rather than shared admin logins when providing support.
Labs can also configure SSO integration through their IT departments, enabling staff to access LigoLab using the same secure credentials they already use on the laboratory's network, such as Active Directory.
LigoLab Version 2023 and Java 17 Upgrade
Beginning with all 2023 releases of the LIS software, LigoLab has transitioned to Java 17 or newer as its core programming language and runtime environment. While this upgrade delivers enhanced performance and security, it may introduce new considerations for some IT departments. To support a smooth transition, LigoLab has prepared a detailed guide to help users navigate the process and address common questions.
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Changing the Way Laboratory Information System Companies Support Their Customers
For two decades, LigoLab has successfully partnered with hundreds of laboratory facilities to help them modernize their operations and reduce complexity by standardizing clinical and pathology lab management practices.
By streamlining operations and enhancing decision-making across all roles and departments, LigoLab's all-in-one medical LIS and lab billing informatics platform empowers laboratories to stand out in their markets, scale efficiently, maintain compliance, and drive both revenue and profitability.
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White Paper: Why Digital Platforms Outperform Traditional Laboratory Information Systems
Today's clinical labs and pathology groups require more than basic sample tracking and reporting. To stay competitive amid increasing complexity, staffing challenges, and higher testing volumes, forward-thinking laboratories now require a unified digital platform that integrates every department and automates routine processes.
The white paper linked below examines how next-generation LIS software platforms move beyond the limitations of legacy systems by introducing intelligent automation, streamlining workflows, eliminating data silos, and providing complete operational visibility. Readers will learn how modern LIS lab solutions help organizations achieve measurable returns through faster turnaround times, enhanced collaboration, improved accuracy, and more informed, data-driven decision-making.
If your organization is evaluating lab vendors or planning a laboratory information system upgrade, this guide offers a clear roadmap for adopting a future-ready digital platform that empowers growth and sustainability.
Case Study: A Digital Transformation That Redefines Modern Pathology
In an era defined by rapid technological advancement and increasing healthcare demands, OnePath Diagnostics (OPDX) stands out as a model for how digital transformation can reshape pathology operations. The case study linked below chronicles OPDX's journey from traditional workflows to a fully integrated digital ecosystem, powered by LigoLab's unified laboratory information system and Lumea's digital pathology application.
Faced with national workforce shortages, inflationary pressures, and stagnant reimbursement rates, OPDX sought an innovative approach to sustain growth while enhancing diagnostic precision and turnaround times. By leveraging automation, AI-driven tools, and seamless interoperability between LigoLab and Lumea, the organization successfully transitioned from microscope-based analysis to a next-generation digital pathology workflow, without sacrificing performance or reliability.
LigoLab CEO Suren Avunjian and OPDX Managing Partner Westley Bernhardt share how this transformation has empowered pathologists with mobility, flexibility, and advanced diagnostic capabilities. At the same time, Dr. Sheva Khalafbeigi offers firsthand insight into how digital workflows are improving both efficiency and quality of care.
From automated case assignment and AI-assisted grossing to remote sign-outs and automated laboratory billing, OPDX's digital evolution showcases what is possible when vision, technology, and partnership align, resulting in a scalable, future-ready laboratory model that sets a new standard for modern pathology practice.
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Ready to See What LigoLab Can Do for Your Lab?
LigoLab is a leading provider of integrated laboratory information systems and laboratory revenue cycle management solutions designed to unify and automate all aspects of diagnostic laboratory operations.
Designed for laboratories of all sizes and specialties, the LigoLab Informatics Platform unifies operational and financial workflows to improve efficiency, increase accuracy, support compliance, and drive stronger financial performance.
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Frequently Asked Questions About LigoLab's Recent Platform Updates
What is the most significant technical update in LigoLab's recent platform releases?
The most significant ongoing update is LigoLab's progress toward full cloud readiness, as it gradually migrates LIS lab application functionality from workstations to servers with each new version release. This is being done without disrupting laboratory information system performance and has already delivered measurable speed improvements for remote users across operational tasks, including ordering, grossing, and histology processing.
What is the new Home Screen feature, and how does it help lab staff?
The new Home Screen feature enables users to create shortcut cards for their most frequently used queues, replacing the need to navigate through the Sidebar. Each card displays a real-time count of pending records, giving users an immediate view of the workload. Cards are configurable in the Administration module and can be restricted by user permissions. This feature is available in LigoLab versions 2023.2.50 and higher.
What is Single Sign-On, and how does it benefit LigoLab users?
LigoLab's new Single Sign-On feature eliminates the need for users to manage multiple separate usernames and passwords. Labs can configure SSO integration through their IT departments, allowing staff to access LigoLab using the same secure credentials already used on the laboratory network, such as Active Directory. It also ensures LigoLab support engineers use unique, secure credentials rather than shared admin logins.
What does the Java 17 upgrade mean for LigoLab users?
Beginning with all 2023 releases, LigoLab has transitioned to Java 17 or newer as its core programming language and runtime environment. This upgrade delivers enhanced performance and security for all users, though it may introduce new considerations for some IT departments. LigoLab has prepared a detailed upgrade guide to help labs navigate the transition smoothly.
Will LigoLab's cloud migration affect my lab's current operations?
No. LigoLab's migration to cloud readiness is designed to be disruption-free, with each version release moving additional functionality to the server without impacting the performance or usability of existing laboratory information system functions. Labs that prefer to remain on on-premise infrastructure can continue to do so. At the same time, those preparing for a future cloud transition will find the move increasingly seamless with each platform update.
What does the OnePath Diagnostics case study demonstrate about LigoLab's capabilities?
The OnePath Diagnostics case study illustrates how a pathology lab facing workforce shortages, inflationary pressures, and stagnant reimbursement rates used LigoLab's unified LIS system, integrated with Lumea's digital pathology application, to transition fully from microscope-based analysis to a next-generation digital workflow. The results include automated case assignment, AI-assisted grossing, remote sign-out capabilities, and automated billing, all within a scalable, future-ready operating model.
How does LigoLab's platform support labs of different sizes and specialties?
LigoLab's tiered, scalable informatics platform supports clinical laboratories, anatomic pathology groups, molecular diagnostics labs, and reference labs of all sizes, from start-ups to large multi-site enterprises. Its flexible architecture, configurable modules, and volume-based pricing ensure that labs at every stage of growth can access the full platform without being penalized as their testing volume and operational complexity increase.
