Understanding Taxonomies and Ontologies in Lab Informatics
Whether your lab business needs to catalog thousands of test methods or trace how a sample moves through a lab workflow, the way you organize information directly affects your lab’s efficiency, compliance, and ability to scale. The solution is to use clear, consistent, and meaningful information structures.
Taxonomies and ontologies are two building blocks labs can use for organizing and modeling lab data, but these two methods are best used for different purposes. Understanding the distinctions between them can help your lab organize and leverage the wealth of data you’re generating daily. They can also help you design smarter and more functional informatics systems, providing an even stronger foundation for business growth.
