Should You Use a LIMS or a LIS? Choosing the Right Solution for Your Lab

Laboratory information management plays a vital role in the accuracy and reliability of testing results. Since the bygone days of spreadsheets and filing systems, laboratory technology has advanced significantly. Labs today supply researchers and technicians with sophisticated digital tools that support them throughout the testing process, from sample processing to results reporting. However, in the universe of laboratory informatics, there is no shortage of software acronyms. Which is the appropriate laboratory information software for your lab?