LVMS Microbiology
Provides a user-friendly and flexible solution for complete workflow and data management of all fields of infection medicine.
Microbiology
LabVantage Medical Suite is designed to meet the demanding needs of today’s microbiology laboratories, offering a flexible and intuitive platform that supports comprehensive workflow and data management across all areas of infection medicine
Microbiology workflow
The Microbiology tramline in LabVantage Medical Suite supports a complete, end‑to‑end workflow. Sample requests may be submitted manually or electronically through integrations with systems such as EMR, HIS, web portals, or request‑form scanning solutions. These requests can be limited to Microbiology or span multiple disciplines, including Chemistry, Genetics, or Pathology. Once samples arrive in the lab, the system guides users through the appropriate distribution steps.
LabVantage Medical Suite connects seamlessly with microbiology instruments and automated incubation or inoculation systems via existing drivers, removing the need for manual data entry and enabling fully integrated technical validation.
The system also supports automated workflow steps in Microbiology, such as adding follow‑up tests or performing susceptibility testing based on earlier results. Management‑by‑exception functionality ensures that only designated samples require review during medical validation, where clinicians confirm diagnoses or request additional testing. At any point, users can access a full multidisciplinary patient history to support well‑informed decisions. Reporting is available on paper, via automated email, or through integrations with external systems in formats such as XML, ASTM, and HL7.
In addition to its comprehensive process‑management features, LabVantage Medical Suite also provides:
- Real-time quality assurance checks
- Infection control notifications
- Epidemiology reporting
- Definable expert rules and reflex tests
- Automatic verification of microbiology test results
Interfacing and Automation
LabVantage Medical Suite supports full bi‑directional instrument interfacing, allowing data to move electronically between laboratory analyzers and the LIS. This eliminates manual transcription, reduces errors, and saves valuable time. Many routine tasks can be automated, including monitoring blood cultures or running predefined antibiotic panels to identify the most effective treatment options.
The system also streamlines specimen handling across every stage of laboratory operations—from order entry through final reporting—enabling a fully paperless, efficient workflow. By automating and coordinating these processes, LabVantage Medical Suite helps laboratories optimize all activities related to infectious disease diagnostics and ensures accurate, timely results.
Discover how LabVantage Medical Suite can provide a complete workflow and data management solution for your laboratory.