In the fast-evolving innovative field of transplantation medicine, precision, efficiency, and reliability are crucial. Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (H&I) laboratories need tools that not only streamline workflows but integrate seamlessly with vendor software applications to maximise their utility. HistoTrac, a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), has emerged as a leading solution that meets these needs by fully integrating with all of One Lambda’s software solutions, as well as the ability to interface with other leading vendor software products, creating a unified ecosystem for labs specialising in H&I.
What is HistoTrac?
HistoTrac is a purpose-built LIMS designed by H&I scientists for H&I scientists. It centralises data management, automates workflows, and ensures Regulatory compliance; empowering labs to operate with efficiency and accuracy. By integrating with cutting-edge technologies like those from One Lambda, HistoTrac enables labs to enhance their operations even further.
How Does it Work?
It’s really quite simple: HistoTrac acts as a central database to which all other well-known vendor software applications can transfer data to; data that can be accessed remotely by authorised users, such as clinicians.
The ‘Core’ software offering includes:
- A set number of active, named licenses;
- A patient/donor database;
- Sample management from receipt to filing;
- Workflow management with virtual ‘trays’, worksheets capturing other information (e.g. DNA concentration), and turnaround time reports;
- Test result storage;
- Personalised reporting tools;
- Ad hoc querying of databases;
- A test environment;
- Automation of invoicing after result sign-off.
Further modules can be added to support additional specialist work undertaken by the laboratory.
HistoTrac is fully integrated with:
- HLA Fusion;
- TypeStream Visual;
- SureTyper;
- Advyser Solid Organ;
- Advyser Chimerism.
This enables the bidirectional transfer of data between software, avoids duplication of databases and patient information management, and prevents transcription errors.
HistoTrac can also interface with:
- DNA quantitation instruments, e.g. Nanodrop, Qubit, QIAexpert;
- Molecular typing software for SSO, SBT, SSP, NGS, qPCR by other vendors;
- Antibody screening software by other vendors;
- Crossmatching platforms, e.g. FACSCanto, FACSLyric, FACSCalibur;
- Chimerism software, e.g. GeneMapper and ChimerMarker;
- Various registries, e.g. ODT-DCERT (in development at time of publication);
- Hospital electronic medical record systems, e.g. EPIC, Cerner, etc.
The Power of Full Integration
HistoTrac’s integration with One Lambda’s HLA Fusion and TypeStream Visual provides a seamless interface for labs to manage testing, analyse data, and generate reports. Here’s how this integration transforms lab workflows:
1. Streamlined Data Transfer:
Test data from platforms like HLA Fusion and TypeStream Visual automatically sync with HistoTrac, eliminating the need for manual data entry. This reduces the risk of errors, enables digitalisation of worksheets and reporting, and accelerates processing times.
2. Enhanced Data Analysis:
HLA Fusion, a powerful software for analysing HLA typing and antibody data, works in harmony with HistoTrac to provide comprehensive insights like epitope analysis at the click of a button. Lab personnel can easily access and review data within the unified system, enabling faster and more informed decision-making.
3. Efficient NGS Workflow:
TypeStream Visual, designed for next-generation sequencing (NGS) HLA typing, integrates smoothly with HistoTrac to facilitate NGS workflows. From data interpretation to reporting, the process is optimised for accuracy and speed.
4. Regulatory Compliance Made Easy:
The integration ensures that all data is logged, tracked, and reported in compliance with Regulatory requirements. Labs can produce standardised reports with ease, meeting the rigorous standards of accreditation bodies like UKAS and EFI.
Why Integration Matters
The collaboration between HistoTrac and One Lambda software solutions is more than just a technological convenience – it’s a game-changer for labs aiming to push the boundaries of transplantation medicine. By leveraging these tools together, labs can:
- Save Time: Automation reduces the time spent on repetitive tasks, allowing staff to focus on critical analyses.
- Improve Accuracy: Real-time data synchronisation and advanced algorithms minimise errors, ensuring precise results.
- Enhance Patient Outcomes: Faster and more accurate testing means quicker decision-making, which can be lifesaving for transplant patients.
Driving the Future of Transplantation Medicine
As the field of transplantation evolves, so too do the tools that support it. HistoTrac’s ability to integrate with all relevant H&I software positions it as an essential partner for labs seeking to stay ahead in a competitive and high-stakes field.
With this integration, labs are not just keeping pace with technological advancements – they’re setting a new standard for excellence in H&I.
NEW! HistoTrac Lite.
Whilst HistoTrac is a bespoke software packaged designed to grow in step with your laboratory, HistoTrac Lite is an excellent solution for low complexity, small- to- medium-sized H&I labs in need of an affordable, ready-to-use LIMS.
Conclusion
HistoTrac finally puts H&I LIMS front and centre, enhancing laboratory efficiency and precision. By combining the strengths of HistoTrac with other well-known platforms, H&I labs can achieve unparalleled accuracy, compliance, and speed; ultimately improving outcomes for patients and advancing the science of transplantation medicine.
