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LigoLab Announces Recent Laboratory Informatics Platform Updates
October 9, 2025
Editor’s Note: This new release was first published on March 22, 2024.
LOS ANGELES, CA - LigoLab, the developer of the powerful and flexible all-in-one LigoLab Informatics Platform, has announced several recent enhancements to its laboratory information system (LIS software) application designed to elevate the user experience and further optimize pathology and clinical laboratory management.
Here is a summary of recent LIS system platform updates.
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LigoLab Informatics Platform and Cloud Readiness
The LigoLab development team continues to make steady progress toward full cloud readiness for the LigoLab Informatics Platform. With each new version, more LIS lab application functionality is being seamlessly transitioned from the workstation to the server.
This ongoing migration is occurring without any disruption to the LIS system performance and 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.
These advancements also ensure that LigoLab’s laboratory partners will be well-positioned to move their infrastructure to the cloud in the future, without sacrificing performance, productivity, or user experience.
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LigoLab’s New Home Screen Feature
This new LigoLab feature enables users to build shortcuts to access frequently used queues via the Home Screen (instead of the Sidebar Navigation). Queues are now represented on the Home Screen as cards, and users can simply click on a card to be taken to its corresponding queue.
Each card also displays a number beneath its title, representing the total number of records currently pending in that queue.
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
Here are a few additional updates LigoLab users will want to note.
Single Sign-On (SSO) – LigoLab’s new SSO feature is a valuable enhancement for users tired of 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 the LigoLab platform using the same secure credentials they already use on the laboratory’s network (e.g., Active Directory).
LigoLab Version 2023+ 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 (see below) 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 by reducing complexity with the standardization of pathology lab management practices.
By streamlining operations and enhancing decision-making across every role and department, 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 understand that they need a unified digital platform that integrates every department and automates routine processes.
This white paper (linked below) explores how next-generation LIS system platforms transcend legacy systems by delivering true “digital labor” - boosting speed, accuracy, and efficiency while eliminating silos and enabling end-to-end visibility. Readers will discover how modern LIS software solutions drive measurable ROI through faster turnaround times, improved collaboration, and data-driven decision-making.
If your organization is evaluating LIS vendors or planning a 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. This 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 (LIS) and Lumea’s digital pathology platform, a partnership that has redefined efficiency, accuracy, and scalability in pathology lab management.
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.
This collaboration reflects a broader shift occurring across the laboratory industry, where digital pathology is moving from experimental adoption to essential infrastructure. LigoLab CEO Suren Avunjian and OPDX Managing Partner Westley Bernhardt share how this transformation has empowered pathologists with mobility, flexibility, and advanced diagnostic capabilities, while Dr. Sheva Khalafbeigi offers firsthand insight into how digital workflows are improving both efficiency and quality of care.
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From automated case assignment and AI-assisted grossing to remote sign-outs and automated billing, OPDX’s digital evolution showcases what’s possible when vision, technology, and partnership align. The result: a scalable, future-ready laboratory model that sets a new standard for modern pathology practice.
Case Study: OnePath - Transforming Pathology Lab Management Through Digital Innovation
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LigoLab is a leading provider of integrated laboratory information systems (medical LIS) and laboratory revenue cycle management (lab RCM) solutions designed to unify and automate all aspects of diagnostic laboratory operations. The LigoLab Informatics Platform empowers laboratories of all sizes and specialties to streamline workflows, improve accuracy, enhance compliance, and maximize financial performance, all within a single, scalable informatics platform.
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