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The average clinical laboratory spends 22% of its operational budget on administrative overhead—most of it tied to manual result reporting, phone inquiries, and status updates that could be automated. For a mid-sized lab processing 50,000 tests annually, that translates to $180,000–$240,000 in avoidable costs each year. Web portals aren’t a convenience feature. They’re a strategic response to three converging pressures:…

An environmental testing laboratory recently contacted us after what they thought was a smart purchasing decision. They had found an affordable LIMS solution that checked most of their boxes and came in well under budget—exactly the kind of win that procurement teams celebrate. Within eighteen months, that victory had turned into a cautionary tale. The integration work alone consumed their…

For laboratories performing testing or calibration, ISO/IEC 17025 is the global standard of excellence. Recognized across industries and borders, ISO 17025 defines the essential requirements for competence, impartiality, and consistent operation. But achieving this standard isn’t just about checking off boxes—it’s about building a lab that inspires trust, ensures accuracy, and operates with precision from sample intake to final report.…

In today’s competitive landscape, laboratories face the challenge of balancing precise scientific work with the demands of a thriving business. A key area where many labs struggle is accounting. Managing billing, inventory costs, pricing models, and budget allocations can be overwhelming and prone to error if done manually. Enter Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) with integrated accounting features—a solution designed…

The holiday season is a time for celebration, relaxation, and for many labs, the challenge of juggling employee schedules. Managing resources effectively while maintaining high operational efficiency is no small feat, especially when balancing employees’ well-deserved time off with ongoing lab demands. This is where a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) can make all the difference. By leveraging a robust…

A Purpose-Built ELN for Smaller Labs That Aren’t Ready for Comprehensive LIMS—Yet For 30 years, LabLynx has been a trusted leader in professional laboratory management solutions, delivering comprehensive LIMS implementations to laboratories requiring enterprise-grade informatics infrastructure. Our core business remains unchanged: providing the sophisticated, validated, fully-integrated laboratory information management systems that power quality-critical, compliance-driven, and high-throughput laboratory operations worldwide. But…

If your lab is a potential M&A (mergers and acquisitions) target in the next 3-5 years, your laboratory information management system isn’t just operational infrastructure—it’s a balance sheet multiplier. Strategic acquirers and private equity firms evaluate laboratories through a rigorous operational lens: Can this business scale? Are its processes defensible? Will integration drain resources or accelerate value creation? Your answers…

The global infectious disease diagnostics market reached $47 billion in 2024 and is projected to exceed $72 billion by 2030. For clinical laboratories, this represents the most significant revenue expansion opportunity in two decades—if your operational infrastructure can capture it. COVID-19 permanently reset stakeholder expectations around diagnostic speed, capacity, and data transparency. Payers now demand 24-hour turnaround times for infectious…

Securing executive approval for a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) demands a persuasive business case that ties directly to financial returns and organizational goals. Laboratory directors and managers face mounting regulatory demands, escalating operational costs, and pressure to scale efficiently—challenges that manual processes or outdated systems exacerbate. This guide delivers a practical framework to quantify these issues, align LIMS with…

Laboratory data currently sits as one of the most underutilized assets in healthcare. It’s often locked down by antiquated interfaces, posing a significant compliance liability and limiting strategic growth. The solution isn’t just better storage; it’s a fundamental architectural shift. The API Economy—a framework of Application Programming Interfaces—is the key to unlocking this trapped value, transforming isolated results into dynamic,…