In view of the analytical phase new program modules
must ascertain that data transfer for additional analytical
techniques (NMR, nano diagnostics…) or techniques with
large amounts of data (e.g., genetic sequencing, micro
arrays) are easy transferable into the LIS. It is clear, but in
some laboratories not self-evident, that classical analyti-
cal machines can transfer their data to the LIS (e.g., if the
LIS does not support this channel/connection of the ana-
lytical machines). Also clear but not self-evident for some
LIS is the administration of laboratory routine operations
like the monitoring of the analytical devices, the genera-
tion of work lists, the administration of measured values
and controls, a control journal with automatic alarm by
off-limit condition, a technical validation of the measured
values, the lot documentation of the reagent, the admin-
istration of external quality control (round robin testing)
and other items. If a LIS cannot fulfil these requirements,
it is not future-oriented and improvements must be done
by adding special program components.