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Remembering COVID: TestDirectly - A Simple and Complete Solution for Labs Preparing for OSHA Employer Testing Requirements
August 5, 2025
Editor’s Note: On May 11, 2023, the World Health Organization declared the end of the global COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. While much of the world has moved on, healthcare professionals, especially those in laboratory information systems (LIS) and pathology lab management, continue to reflect on the lessons learned to strengthen preparedness for future infectious disease threats.
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At LigoLab, supporting our lab partners throughout the pandemic was a top priority. We responded to their evolving needs with innovative LIS software solutions that helped them navigate unprecedented challenges. From optimizing laboratory workflow management to enhancing patient and provider safety, our collaborative approach enabled resilience in the face of crisis.
One defining element of this journey was documenting our partners’ resilience in real time. As we honor their commitment, we revisit a pivotal moment from December 2021, reflecting on COVID-19’s impact and exploring what it taught us about the future of medical LIS lab technology.
LigoLab’s TestDirectly Portal Positioned to Help Labs Meet Surge in COVID-19 Testing Demand Under New OSHA Mandate
LOS ANGELES, CA – LigoLab, a leading provider of innovative clinical laboratory management software for medical laboratories, today announced that its TestDirectly direct-to-consumer lab testing portal can help labs prepare for what’s expected to be a large increase in COVID-19 testing in the new year.
The demand is expected to go up once new requirements put forth by the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) take effect on January 4, 2022.
The OSHA mandate, first announced by the White House in November, requires private-sector employers with 100 or more employees to ensure their workforce is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or, for those unvaccinated, to mandate weekly COVID-19 testing.
This policy will soon affect tens of millions of employees, representing roughly 60 percent of the U.S. workforce, and is expected to drive viral COVID-19 testing demand to levels not seen in months.
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Meeting the Surge in COVID-19 Testing with Scalable, Turnkey Solutions
To handle this increased workload, medical labs will need to add capacity without sacrificing turnaround times. At the same time, employers will require a cost-effective and integrated diagnostic lab software solution to help them track and manage the health status of their employees. Failure to do so will result in significant financial penalties.
“Whether you’re a lab manager or an employer, operationalizing large-scale COVID-19 testing from the ground up is extremely difficult, not to mention a drain on resources,” said LigoLab CEO Suren Avunjian. “With the TestDirectly direct-to-consumer lab testing portal, we offer a proven turn-key solution that can quickly become the centerpiece of any organizational testing program.”
TestDirectly: Streamlining Workflows and Expanding Direct-to-Consumer Lab Testing Capabilities
TestDirectly saves laboratories and their customers valuable time and resources by eliminating paper forms and manual processes, replacing them with end-to-end efficiencies that start with patient self-registration and continue through automated result notifications.
Fully integrable with any medical LIS or lab revenue cycle management (lab billing) system, the TestDirectly platform can typically be implemented within a lab’s workflow in under two weeks.
“TestDirectly streamlines all collection, testing, and reporting processes, enabling lab personnel to focus on what they do best while supporting their business community,” continued Avunjian. “The portal is intuitive, adaptable, and built to handle any collection workflow. Once implemented, it becomes a scalable solution for any lab interested in offering organizational testing.”
Supporting all forms of COVID-19 testing, including pooled testing workflows, TestDirectly is designed for high throughput and the management of multi-site organizational testing facilities. These capabilities support direct-to-consumer labs that serve business clients seeking a trusted partner.
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TestDirectly: The Comprehensive Direct-to-Consumer Lab Testing Portal for Employers
The TestDirectly direct-to-consumer lab testing portal is a robust diagnostic lab software solution designed to help employers streamline and manage employee testing programs with efficiency and precision.
TestDirectly creates and organizes testing events based on employee-specific variables such as job position and location, and it features employee self-registration, scheduling, and paper-free QR code check-in.
The portal supports CSV uploads of employee demographics, tracks testing histories, and includes customizable Ask on Order Entry (AOE) questions along with brandable requisition and report templates.
Customizable Terms of Service can be set per organization and laboratory, with required acceptance from employees.
The system supports specimen barcoding and tracking with multiple labeling options, plus email and SMS reminders for testing events and result notifications.
Real-time administrative monitoring enables tracking of test orders and results, with defined user permissions to control functionality and report access by department, facility, or other variables.
TestDirectly includes a built-in LIS system application for rapid testing or PCR testing, and can also integrate with an in-house LIS software.
It supports CSV downloads of test results and offers SMART Card and CommonPass integration for COVID-19 testing and vaccination verification via QR code. The portal also automates the reporting of real-time results to public health agencies.
“Whether it’s a PCR test analyzed by the lab or a rapid antigen test with results onsite, employers will need direct-to-consumer labs that can help them easily and accurately track and manage the health status of their employees,” said Avunjian.
TestDirectly: Connecting Labs, Patients, and Organizations with Seamless Testing Solutions
TestDirectly is a user-friendly direct-to-consumer lab testing portal that delivers turnkey point-of-care testing solutions while linking laboratories and collection centers with patients, physicians, schools, employers, organizations, and government agencies.
By automating every step of the process, from specimen collection and processing to report creation and delivery, as well as payment and compliance management, TestDirectly eliminates workflow bottlenecks.
This streamlined approach not only improves operational efficiency but also enhances the overall patient experience.
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LigoLab: Powering Modern Laboratories with End-to-End LIS Software Innovation
LigoLab is a trusted provider of cutting-edge, end-to-end healthcare software specifically designed for pathology and reference laboratories.
Serving nearly 300 facilities across the U.S., LigoLab delivers a comprehensive, enterprise-grade clinical laboratory management solution through its fully integrated medical LIS & lab RCM platform.
This powerful platform includes modules for anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, molecular diagnostics, lab revenue cycle management, and direct-to-consumer lab testing, all working together to support every role, department, and case within the lab.
With LigoLab, laboratories are empowered to deliver better patient care, stand out in a competitive marketplace, scale their operations, enhance compliance, and increase profitability.
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