Trends in laboratory information systems: 1980-1990.

Laboratory information systems are charged with the responsibilities of controlling costs, improving productivity, improving reporting and expanding management control over operations. The LIS that can meet these challenges must allow significant flexibility, interfacing and integration with other systems, efficient operations and enhanced information management. In the current environment of "do more with less," a well-designed, cost-effective laboratory information system is essential to the economic survival of today's laboratory.