Lab Integration Insights
LISBridge Blog
Practical guides, instrument spotlights, and best practices for connecting laboratory analyzers to modern healthcare systems.
HIS
LIS
LIMS
HIS vs. LIS vs. LIMS: What Each System Does and Why Labs Need All Three
HIS, LIS, and LIMS are three distinct systems that often get conflated. Learn what each does, how they relate, and where lab middleware fits between them.
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LIS BridgeJun 6, 20260
lab middleware
LIS integration
ASTM E1394
How Lab Middleware Works: From Analyzer Output to HIS Delivery
Lab middleware connects your analyzers to your HIS. Here's exactly how it works — connect, parse, process, deliver — and what to look for when evaluating one.
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LIS BridgeJun 4, 20260
HL7
ASTM E1394
lab protocols
HL7 vs. ASTM E1394: When Each Protocol Applies in Clinical Labs
HL7 and ASTM E1394 serve different layers of the lab data stack. Learn when each applies, how they interact, and what middleware must handle both.
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LIS BridgeJun 1, 20260
ASTM E1394
lab protocols
lab middleware
What Is ASTM E1394? A Complete Guide for Lab Administrators
ASTM E1394 is the standard protocol that connects lab analyzers to middleware. Learn how it works, which instruments use it, and how to implement it.
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LIS BridgeMay 29, 20260