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In an environment where drug testing is increasingly prevalent among providers, employers, and government agencies, clinicians are required to make timely and accurate decisions for patient care always prioritizing safety, efficacy, and patient well-being. When individuals´ health, safety, and livelihoods are at stake, a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) can assist toxicology laboratories in achieving necessary accuracy and quality standards, while also executing fast turnaround times and increasing lab productivity.

14 November 2025

One of the themes of this year’s Clinisys Customer Summit, Ireland, was that this is a challenging time to be investing in or deploying a major IT system. However, the 4th annual conference in Dublin’s Docklands heard that Clinisys is responding by continuing to support its Irish customers, while investing in partnerships and innovation.

29 October 2025

Kim Futrell, MLS(ASCP), MSHI Lab Administration Clinical laboratories across the country are facing a persistent challenge: staffing shortages. Whether due to retirements, burnout, or a lack of new graduates, the pressure on lab teams continues to mount. But while the qualified candidate pipeline may be shrinking, the demand for accurate, timely diagnostics is growing. To […]

23 July 2025

Kim Futrell, MT(ASCP), MSHI Industry, Molecular Imagine a world where your medications are tailored precisely to your genetic makeup—where adverse drug reactions are minimized and treatment outcomes are optimized. This is the promise of pharmacogenetics, a rapidly evolving field at the intersection of genetics and pharmacology. What Is Pharmacogenetics? Pharmacogenetics is the study of how […]

30 June 2025

Kim Futrell, MLS(ASCP), MSHI Digital Pathology As the healthcare landscape evolves, pathology labs are embracing digital transformation to enhance diagnostic precision, streamline workflows, and improve patient outcomes. Digital pathology—once a futuristic concept—is now a practical reality, steadily gaining traction across laboratories. As Jill German, Head of Pathology Lab for Roche Diagnostics, puts it: “Primary diagnosis […]

18 June 2025

No longer is LIMS data viewed as merely a by-product of laboratory operations, instead it is seen as a powerful asset, that can enable the identification of opportunities for improvement, pinpoint bottlenecks and even help build a business case for new resources. Discover what else data can do for your lab. 

11 June 2025

In toxicology labs, effective data integration and resource optimization are crucial for operational efficiency and accuracy. Without a LIMS with built-in analytics, labs often face challenges in consolidating data from various sources, leading to data silos and fragmented information. Here are five ways toxicology laboratories can use LIMS analytics to streamline operations, enhance client satisfaction and drive growth.

11 June 2025

The final rule is anticipated to be enforced by January 20, 2026, when any entity that manufactures, processes, packs or holds a food product on the Food Traceability List (FTL) must have a traceability plan in place. The impact on food safety laboratories that support the food supply chain are extensive, particularly regarding compliance and response to foodborne illness outbreaks. 

11 June 2025

A recent webinar explored how North East and North Cumbria is implementing a ‘global ICE’ using Clinisys ICE Network, and the benefits that regions, clinicians and – most importantly – patients can expect from moving towards an integrated diagnostic data strategy.

28 May 2025

The Kent Institute of Medicine and Surgery needed to upgrade its laboratory software. In doing so, it skipped at least 15 officially released versions of its laboratory information management system and is now running the most up to date suite of Clinisys products, anywhere. Adam Chapman and Frank Lockwood explain.

6 May 2025

Increased regulatory requirements, together with demands for greater scale and speed of operations, create a challenging environment for food producers and the food testing industry who are tasked with guaranteeing the safe supply of food, from farm to fork.

13 March 2025

Laboratories must navigate a number of challenges to running a successful operation - regulatory compliance, data security and privacy, workforce shortages, low reimbursement rates, to name a few - but what’s likely keeping most toxicology lab operators up at night is how to keep operating costs low all while maintaining high growth opportunities. Here’s why. .

13 March 2025