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The molecular diagnostics lab will use one or more techniques (e.g., PCR, DNA sequencing, microarrays, gene expression profiling and cytogenetics) in their workflow, and the LIMS used in molecular diagnostics ideally will address those workflow needs. This is especially true for cytogenetics labs, which use specialty techniques like chromosome analysis or karyotyping, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and microarray-based assays such as comparative genomic hybridization.

In addition to the essential features of a standard LIMS, the molecular diagnostics and cytogenetics lab will also be looking for a system that can (or allows users to):

• Manage sample collection kits.
• Manage informed consent documentation.
• Provide customized workflows for molecular and next-generation sequencing (NGS) testing.
• Track specimen and aliquot lineage for cell lines, tissues, slides, etc.
• Track nucleic acid quantity and quality of specimens.
• Support a wide array of molecular testing and associated data fields, including biochemical and molecular genetics, carrier screening, immunology, molecular profiling, prenatal and newborn testing, and pharmacogenetics.
• Provide custom workflows for FISH, PCR, gel electrophoresis, cytogenetics, DNA sequencing and more.
• Support specialty testing reimbursement and other revenue management unique to this lab type.
• Support single sign-on with imaging platforms.
• Provide color coding for turn-around time and other testing statuses.
• Provide cleanly formatted rich-text reports customized for molecular diagnostics.