Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Laboratory information systems from a perspective of continuing evolution.

A F Krieg1

  • 1Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey.

Clinics in Laboratory Medicine
|March 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Dot diagrams as source documents for evaluations of test performance.

Archives of pathology & laboratory medicine·1989
Same author

The dot plot. A starting point for evaluating test performance.

JAMA·1988
Same author

Evaluating diagnostic performance of clinical tests by spreadsheet modeling. Bayesian analysis using Ri/Cj ratio as a unifying concept.

Archives of pathology & laboratory medicine·1988
Same author

A microcomputer program for critical evaluation of diagnostic tests.

Archives of pathology & laboratory medicine·1986
Same author

When is a diagnostic test result positive? Decision tree models based on net utility and threshold.

Archives of pathology & laboratory medicine·1986
Same author

What is "appropriate" utilization of diagnostic tests? Technical performance, diagnostic performance, and clinical utility.

Quality assurance and utilization review : official journal of the American College of Utilization Review Physicians·1986
Same journal

Advances in Hemostasis Laboratory Testing.

Clinics in laboratory medicine·2026
Same journal

Extracellular Vesicles in Hemostasis.

Clinics in laboratory medicine·2026
Same journal

Thrombin Generation Assay: Ready for Prime Time.

Clinics in laboratory medicine·2026
Same journal

Viscoelastic Testing for the Laboratorian: Recent Advances and Practical Advice.

Clinics in laboratory medicine·2026
Same journal

Practical Recommendations for Harmonization of Hemostasis Testing Across Hospital Sites.

Clinics in laboratory medicine·2026
Same journal

The Role of Hypoxia in Vascular Endothelial Dysfunction and Venous Thromboembolism.

Clinics in laboratory medicine·2026
See all related articles

Laboratory systems have grown complex over 20 years. Adding features can harm functionality, meaning more options don't always equal better performance in daily lab operations.

Area of Science:

  • Laboratory automation and informatics
  • Clinical laboratory science

Background:

  • Laboratory information systems (LIS) have significantly evolved over the last two decades.
  • Increased system complexity due to feature additions may negatively impact overall functionality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the discrepancy between the number of features and actual day-to-day operational functionality in laboratory systems.
  • To inform procurement processes regarding the true measure of system utility.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of system evolution trends.
  • Review of common practices in laboratory system procurement and feature evaluation.

Main Results:

  • A growing awareness that feature count on a request for proposal (RFP) is not a reliable indicator of practical functionality.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Observed instances where extensive feature sets have led to decreased usability and operational efficiency.
  • Conclusions:

    • Procurement strategies for laboratory systems should prioritize demonstrated functionality over sheer feature quantity.
    • A critical evaluation of how added features impact workflow and user experience is essential for effective laboratory system implementation.