Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) Fundamentals

This activity is intended for pathologists in anatomic or clinical laboratories with current or future responsibilities in using and defining information system applications.

Rereleased Activity
This activity originally released as Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) Fundamentals and was available between December 13, 2021 and December 19, 2025. The content was reviewed in March 2024.

Description
This activity provides a high level view to the design, architecture, and functionality of various information systems in anatomic and clinical pathology laboratories.

Objectives
After completing this activity, you should be able to:

  1. List the major functions of Laboratory Information Systems (LISs).
  2. Describe the roles of dictionaries and worksheets in LISs.
  3. Explain how LISs are central to data management and operations in the laboratory.
  4. Contrast the key differences between clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology LISs.

CME/CE Information
This activity does not offer CME or CE credit.

A letter of participation will be awarded upon completion of the activity.

Technical Requirements
Pop-up blockers must be turned off.

The CAP recognizes that some Veteran’s Administration, US Government, and military participants may have difficulty accessing the online activity. If you experience difficulty or have any questions, please contact a representative of the Customer Contact Center at 800-323-4040 option 1 or education@cap.org.

Availability
This activity is available November 11, 2024 - November 10, 2027, at 11:59 PM (CT). Upon completion of the activity your letter of participation will be awarded. It may be downloaded from your Transcript.

CC: INFORLISF11F.2024

Key Words: BrowseLab

Course summary
Available credit: 
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  • 0.00 Physician Participation
Course opens: 
11/11/2024
Course expires: 
11/10/2027
Cost:
$0.00

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This activity is intended for pathologists in anatomic or clinical laboratories with current or future responsibilities in using and defining information system applications.

Technical Requirements
Pop-up blockers must be turned off.

The CAP recognizes that some Veteran’s Administration, US Government, and military participants may have difficulty accessing the online activity. If you experience difficulty or have any questions, please contact a representative of the Customer Contact Center at 800-323-4040 option 1 or education@cap.org.

Availability
This activity and evaluation are available November 11, 2024, and expire November 10, 2027, at 11:59 PM (CT). Upon completion of the activity your letter of participation will be awarded. Your letter of participation may be downloaded from your Transcript.