Laboratory Information System

A Laboratory Information System (LIS), also referred to as Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), is a component of a Health Information System or a type of information technology. In essence, it is a computer software system designed to collect, process, store, and manage pertinent data to the functions and operations of a clinical laboratory. Such data include test orders or requests, patient information or record, laboratory results, staff information, financial or accounting records, inventory of materials and equipment, and the like. This kind of system serves as an all-in-one platform where most,… Read More

Information Systems

An information system integrates software, hardware, and telecommunication networks that individuals or organizations use to collect, process, and store necessary and valuable data (Jaiswal, 2022). The hardware component refers to the physical pieces of the information system, which include the input and output devices, while the software is the programming that controls the information system. Through telecommunication, information is transmitted through the system. Where individuals, then, can manage and interact with the information encoded in the information system. There are different types of information systems, and these vary depending on their goal… Read More

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