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As a means to accommodate the different workloads, sizes and workflow requirements of laboratories, LIMS vendors have adopted multiple ways to pass on the cost of a LIMS to a lab. They may charge for use of the LIMS based on the number of named users of the system, the maximum number of users who will be logged in at any given time (i.e., concurrent users) or the number of specimens processed. Furthermore, a LIMS’ cost may be passed on in the form of a one-time license purchase or a regular monthly or annual subscription. Each has its own benefits, depending on the buyer.
'''LabLynx ELab LIMS for Healthcare''': When designing LabLynx ELab LIMS for Healthcare, the core component of our healthcare solution, it was our goal to create a system that can expand, scale and adapt as your business needs adjust. ELab starts as a highly configurable commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) system that you can tailor to meet your needs. It comes with premium features you can enable or disable as needed, and everything in the system can be adjusted to meet your unique requirements, including system labels and fields, workflows, integrations, reports, functionality and more. ELab was designed to ensure you have a LIMS that fits into your laboratory workflow without having to navigate the challenges that come with building a custom solution. However, custom features and integrations can still be added to the system if desired.


'''Named users licensing''': This licensing is based on the number of users (or, in some cases "nodes," which are simply any entities that access the software, including other systems, instruments, etc.). How these are counted can vary. They may be counted as named users, which bases pricing on the actual individual users of the system, even if they may only log in once in a while. In most cases, users may not use each other's login information, though this is prohibited regardless of pricing structure for good practice and other standard- and regulatory-based reasons.
ELab comes with all of the standard features listed in section 2.3 while also enhancing the base ELab functionality with the following industry-specific features:


'''Concurrent users licensing''': This licensing bases pricing on the maximum number of users who will be logged in at any given time. You can define an unlimited number of named users in the system, each with their own login credentials. However, only the number of concurrent users specified in the license or subscription agreement may be logged in at any one time.
• Billing management.
• Reference lab requisition.
• Single and batch specimen management.
• Plate well visualization and tracking.
• EHR/EMR integration.
• Regulatory compliance support.


It may be useful to look at an example comparison of named user and concurrent licenses. Imagine you have 10 users in your clinical diagnostic lab, but due to work processes, shifts or some other reason only up to six might ever be logged in simultaneously. Whereas this would require a named user license for 10, it would only require a concurrent user license for six. In the case of a large lab with upwards of 50 users, neither option may make sense. In some cases, a vendor may offer an unlimited user license, which makes sense for large labs looking for a flat fee for any number of users.
Additionally, ELab is highly extensible with its LIMS add-on applications, providing further flexibility to the ever-expanding clinical lab.


'''Pay-as-you-go licensing''': While not common, some vendors may offer a per-specimen rate for use of their LIMS software. This sort of pricing scheme is useful, however, for contract laboratories looking to eliminate up-front costs and have a predictable cost basis for the work they are contracted for. This is particularly useful in the case of a cloud LIMS, as the contract lab typically doesn’t need to invest in additional support or system upgrades; they simply have an account set up, use the LIMS how much they need and get billed for it.
'''Physician portal''': Expand beyond the LIMS and increase communication with your clients through our physician portal. The portal communicates directly with the LIMS for real-time updates and data sharing. Physicians can easily submit test requisition through a user-friendly online platform that updates specimen and sample information in real-time. Upon requisition, you can require the information pertinent to your business directly in the portal, including patient billing information, required specimen information and more. In addition to submitting tests, physicians can use the portal to review past order history, track current test progress and receive result reports as soon as they are available.


'''Purchasing vs. subscription''': Does your lab want to own the software it wants to use or is it comfortable with “renting” the solution? The lab would look to either a one-time license fee or a subscription plan, respectively. If you have your own dedicated IT department and staff, you may prefer the former. Otherwise, a “software as a service” or SaaS-based (i.e., cloud-hosted) subscription model may be the better and more cost-effective way to go. Aside from local computing and internet access, IT costs remain negligible with SaaS. Either way, this license or subscription represents your up-front cost and, in the case of a subscription, it will also figure in your first year and ongoing costs. Though subscriptions may require several months or up to a year’s up-front payment, subscriptions tend to be less expensive than a one-time license fee and self-hosting.
'''Patient portal''': In addition to a portal for the physicians your lab works with, LabLynx for Healthcare also offers a patient portal to support direct access to test results. Patients can create an online portal account, sign up for testing events your laboratory hosts and receive test results as soon as they are ready. The portal and LIMS swap data instantaneously, eliminating time lag and increasing workflow efficiency.
 
'''Sample Information Collection Kit (SICKIT)''': Streamline mobile specimen collection with LabLynx’s Sample Information Collection Kit (SICKIT). Complete with a tablet, label printer and scanner, SICKIT allows for easier specimen and sample management from the field. You can then remotely upload the information directly to the LIMS through a secure, simplified entry form on the tablet. Once the specimen is registered, you can print out its corresponding label on-site, leaving you ready to run tests when you return to the lab.
 
'''ELN''': ELab Notes is our ELN, which fully integrates with our ELab LIMS. ELab Notes allows you to seamlessly share data with your LIMS, saving you time and reducing transcription errors. It also allows you to fully document projects in an environment that is easy-to-use, scalable and secure. Easily upload templates of existing forms or data sheets to be used for projects, approve work captured in the ELN, and record notes directly related to a project or as needed. You will no longer need to maintain a paper notebook that can easily be lost or destroyed.  All of your notes and data will be stored electronically and can be accessed at any time.

Revision as of 18:09, 10 March 2022

LabLynx ELab LIMS for Healthcare: When designing LabLynx ELab LIMS for Healthcare, the core component of our healthcare solution, it was our goal to create a system that can expand, scale and adapt as your business needs adjust. ELab starts as a highly configurable commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) system that you can tailor to meet your needs. It comes with premium features you can enable or disable as needed, and everything in the system can be adjusted to meet your unique requirements, including system labels and fields, workflows, integrations, reports, functionality and more. ELab was designed to ensure you have a LIMS that fits into your laboratory workflow without having to navigate the challenges that come with building a custom solution. However, custom features and integrations can still be added to the system if desired.

ELab comes with all of the standard features listed in section 2.3 while also enhancing the base ELab functionality with the following industry-specific features:

• Billing management. • Reference lab requisition. • Single and batch specimen management. • Plate well visualization and tracking. • EHR/EMR integration. • Regulatory compliance support.

Additionally, ELab is highly extensible with its LIMS add-on applications, providing further flexibility to the ever-expanding clinical lab.

Physician portal: Expand beyond the LIMS and increase communication with your clients through our physician portal. The portal communicates directly with the LIMS for real-time updates and data sharing. Physicians can easily submit test requisition through a user-friendly online platform that updates specimen and sample information in real-time. Upon requisition, you can require the information pertinent to your business directly in the portal, including patient billing information, required specimen information and more. In addition to submitting tests, physicians can use the portal to review past order history, track current test progress and receive result reports as soon as they are available.

Patient portal: In addition to a portal for the physicians your lab works with, LabLynx for Healthcare also offers a patient portal to support direct access to test results. Patients can create an online portal account, sign up for testing events your laboratory hosts and receive test results as soon as they are ready. The portal and LIMS swap data instantaneously, eliminating time lag and increasing workflow efficiency.

Sample Information Collection Kit (SICKIT): Streamline mobile specimen collection with LabLynx’s Sample Information Collection Kit (SICKIT). Complete with a tablet, label printer and scanner, SICKIT allows for easier specimen and sample management from the field. You can then remotely upload the information directly to the LIMS through a secure, simplified entry form on the tablet. Once the specimen is registered, you can print out its corresponding label on-site, leaving you ready to run tests when you return to the lab.

ELN: ELab Notes is our ELN, which fully integrates with our ELab LIMS. ELab Notes allows you to seamlessly share data with your LIMS, saving you time and reducing transcription errors. It also allows you to fully document projects in an environment that is easy-to-use, scalable and secure. Easily upload templates of existing forms or data sheets to be used for projects, approve work captured in the ELN, and record notes directly related to a project or as needed. You will no longer need to maintain a paper notebook that can easily be lost or destroyed. All of your notes and data will be stored electronically and can be accessed at any time.

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