LigoLab’s Professional Tier: Foundational LIS System Software Designed for Modern Lab Growth

Many independent clinical laboratories and pathology groups are stuck with rigid, one-size-fits-all laboratory information systems (LIS software). Traditional LIS lab vendors often force labs to adapt to inflexible diagnostic lab software, regardless of whether it fits their workflows or business goals.

At LigoLab, we believe labs deserve better. As essential players in the healthcare ecosystem, labs need agile, configurable LIS system solutions that align with their unique processes and support both operational excellence and strategic growth. That’s why we developed the all-in-one LigoLab Medical LIS & Lab RCM Informatics Platform—a fully integrated, comprehensive system that adapts to your lab, not the other way around.

With 20 years of intense industry experience, LigoLab has helped hundreds of labs transform their operations by delivering scalable LIS systems through a flexible tiered pricing model. These four platform tiers are purpose-built to meet labs where they are today—and take them where they need to go tomorrow:

• Essential Tier: Ideal for smaller pathology, molecular, and reference labs with straightforward workflows.
• Professional Tier: Designed for growing labs needing more advanced connectivity, workflow support, and operational intelligence.
• Advanced Tier: Best suited for high-volume environments where automation, analytics, and efficiency are key to performance.
• Enterprise Tier: A robust solution for multi-site and multi-department labs requiring end-to-end integration at scale.

The Professional Tier is the perfect springboard for labs ready to scale. It expands on the Essential Tier’s core capabilities with advanced modules that boost efficiency, simplify data management, and support growth, all without replacing the LIS system as your lab evolves.

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Core Features of the Professional Tier

From grossing and digital pathology solutions support to document management, specimen tracking, and regulatory compliance, this tier offers comprehensive functionality tailored to the evolving needs of modern clinical and pathology labs. Below is a summary of the core features included in the Professional Tier.

Grossing Touchscreen

LigoLab’s Grossing Touchscreen provides grossing technologists with an intuitive and fully customizable interface that enhances accuracy and efficiency. Features include stylus support, voice control (pathology dictation software), and restaurant-style buttons for rapid order entry. Just-in-time cassette printing ensures that labels are generated precisely when needed, reducing errors and waste. Users can view scanned requisitions, access case history, and input detailed gross descriptions—all without leaving the interface. Macro image capture and automatic specimen ID assignment improve documentation and streamline the grossing workflow.

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Document Management

This integrated module digitizes and organizes all lab documents while supporting a completely paperless environment. Users can scan documents immediately after order entry, ensuring fast and secure access throughout the case lifecycle. Auto-attachment functionality links documents such as insurance cards, requisitions, and provider notes directly to orders and reports. The module also supports batch scanning for high-volume workflows and includes built-in HIPAA-compliant security, reducing data loss and improving operational efficiency.

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Specimen Handling, Tracking, and Security

LigoLab assigns a unique identifier to every specimen, enabling real-time tracking across all workflow stages. The module logs every interaction with a specimen (including who accessed it, when, and for what purpose). Visual dashboards provide lab staff with instant insight into specimen status and location, helping to reduce search times and prevent misplacements. Automated retention alerts help labs stay compliant with regulatory storage and disposal guidelines. Optional verification steps and chain-of-custody controls add layers of security and traceability.

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CAP Synoptic Reports

Standardized and structured reporting for cancer pathology is made simple with LigoLab’s built-in CAP Synoptic Reports module. This tool leverages CAP electronic Cancer Checklists (eCC) to guide pathologists through standardized data fields. The reports ensure completeness, improve consistency, and facilitate downstream analytics. Biannual updates automatically integrate the latest CAP protocol changes into this module, ensuring ongoing compliance with accreditation standards. This module is bundled into the Professional Tier at no additional cost.

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Digital Pathology

The Digital Pathology module integrates seamlessly with any whole slide imaging hardware, enabling single sign-on functionality that directs users instantly to the correct digital case slides. It supports field-of-view navigation, annotations, and measurement tools, with all data stored within the LIS system for streamlined reporting. This integration removes the friction of switching between laboratory software systems. It helps pathologists provide faster and more accurate diagnoses. It also supports collaboration and consultations across distributed teams.

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Quality Control

The Quality Control module helps labs maintain precision and compliance through automated rule enforcement and real-time monitoring. Users can configure QC parameters for each test and track outcomes against the total error allowable and biological variance. The module supports Levey-Jennings charts, Westgard rules, and real-time trend detection. Alerts and corrective actions are generated automatically when thresholds are breached. CAP- and CLIA-compliant reports are archived for easy audit access, reducing the manual workload during inspections and improving readiness.

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Statistical Reports

This feature-rich module offers hundreds of customizable templates covering performance metrics, productivity, test utilization, and more. Reports can be automated and exported in multiple formats, including Excel, PDF, and CSV. The module also supports regulatory compliance by generating CAP- and CLIA-ready reports on demand, covering areas such as personnel qualifications, proficiency testing, equipment calibration, and quality control. 

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Provider Portal

The Provider Portal enhances collaboration by offering a secure, web-based interface for order submission, tracking, and report retrieval. It replaces paper requisitions with a streamlined digital workflow that guides providers. Real-time order tracking reduces follow-up inquiries and enhances transparency. Lab reports are uploaded automatically upon completion, and providers receive instant notifications. The portal also supports courier manifest generation and two-way messaging, simplifying communication and improving service delivery.

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Integrated Cloud Faxing

This module modernizes traditional faxing by integrating digital document delivery into the LIS system platform. Users can send reports and other sensitive documents directly from the LigoLab platform, either automatically based on provider preferences or manually when needed. The module is HIPAA-compliant and maintains a searchable digital archive of all sent and received faxes. Included at no extra cost in the Professional Tier, it eliminates the need for separate fax software or hardware, reducing overhead and improving reliability.

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Built for Growth

The Professional Tier is designed to evolve as labs scale. As operations grow and become more complex, upgrading to the Advanced or Enterprise Tier is seamless—no system migration or LIS software overhaul required. LigoLab’s customers retain the same platform, workflows, and data structure. The transition is smooth and cost-effective.

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Why LigoLab?

LigoLab delivers unmatched adaptability, innovation, and support. With a modular platform, flexible pricing, and a customer success team with deep industry expertise, LigoLab empowers labs of all sizes to streamline operations, improve accuracy, and scale with confidence.

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Ready to Learn More?

Now is the perfect opportunity to discover how the Professional Tier can enhance your lab’s operations and set the stage for sustained growth and success.

Schedule a personalized LIS system demo with a LigoLab Product Specialist!