LIS Module

HCLAB AP

Transform your anatomicalpathology laboratorywww.sysmex-ap.com

HCLAB AP is a specialised module of the HCLAB LIS designed to manage the detailed workflow of the anatomicalpathology laboratory. This solution enables histology labs to move from a paper-based process to a fully
electronic system.
As well as supporting each step in the slide preparation process within the laboratory, HCLAB AP offers acomprehensive reporting module so pathologists can create sophisticated reports for each patient case.
Laboratory managers benefit from advanced tools to monitor statistics and turnaround times.
The rich feature set of HCLAB AP enhances laboratory workflow and delivery of reports to clinicians, ultimately
improving patient diagnosis and treatment plans.

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Multiple Work Areas
HCLAB AP provides dedicated work areas to manage each stage of the AP workflow from specimen reception,
through the laboratory to reporting.
The user interface design is intuitive to navigate and features rich functionality for all laboratory staff andpathologists.
HCLAB AP enables information to flow more efficiently from one stage to the next, supporting the lab with thefollowing benefits:• Maximises staff efficiency and laboratory resources• Allows easy monitoring of the status of a request as it moves through the system• Creates a paperless laboratory environment

Laboratory(Embedding,Microtomy,Staining, Issuing)

Specimen
Preparation

Reception

Pathologist

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Reception
HCLAB AP Reception facilitates fast, accurate capture of all required details for a request through an interactive
registration form.
Reception staff are guided to capture all necessary information benefitting from pre-defined request types which
determine the process type and workflow through the lab.
HCLAB AP supports easy assignment of pathologists and generation of specimen pot labels on demand.

Specimen Preparation and Laboratory
Work performed in the laboratory is key to creating high quality slides for the pathologist and ensuring each blockand slide is fully traceable to the original specimen for each patient case.
HCLAB AP records and manages all information for the lab work performed making tasks for laboratory technicians
and scientists streamlined and efficient.
Features such as the ability to generate worklists, print cassette and slide labels, plus easily manage locations ofspecimens, blocks and slides support the lab team at every step; reducing manual and paper-based processes.

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HCLAB AP simplifies tasks
for laboratory technicians
and scientists - workflow is
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Pathologists benefit from a range of tools in HCLAB AP that assist in managing their workload and writing ofreports for each patient case. At a glance, worklists provide information on assigned cases; helping pathologists
prioritise their daily work.
Key features of the reporting user interface include:• Full word processor capabilities - choose from MS Word formatting or HTML formatting• Rapid result entry with recall of user-defined templates, multiple choice text, codes and phrases• Standard entry of diagostic codes, Bethesda, ICD9 and SNOMED• The ability to include scanned images and diagrams• One-click access to previous patient history, lab work in progress and full request information• Access to an internal note pad for non-reportable comments• Easy ordering of extra lab work
• Complete and sign the report in a single step or send to secretary (Office) for typing• Referral to another pathologist for consultation• Support for amended and supplementary reports

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Additional Features
Enquiry

Extensive request search capabilities including free text search. Export to Excel and HTML.

Cytology

Workflow specific to gynae cytopathology screening, review and reporting. Includes QC
summary reports.

Report Delivery

Supports user-defined report page styles. Delivery options via paper and HL7 or TCP toexternal systems.

Management
Reports

Multiple tools for advanced management and statistical reporting:• turnaround time reports• pathologist worklist• workload summary reports per specimen type / site; block workload per type / lab unit;
slide workload per lab unit / procedure• specimen rejection statistics

Access Control

Unique user codes and passwords, allocation to modules per user / group. All access andactions fully audited.

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Design and specifications may be subject to change without prior notice due to further product development.

To learn more about how HCLAB AP can transform and streamline every stage of your anatomical pathology
laboratory, please contact your local Sysmex HCLAB representative.

Sysmex Asia Pacific Pte Ltd

Sysmex New Zealand LtdSysmex India Pvt. Ltd

Sysmex (Thailand) Co., Ltd

Tel +66 (2) 032-2536 Fax +66 (2) 116-5396
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Sysmex Australia Pty Ltd

Tel +65 6221-3629 Fax +65 6221-3687
www.sysmex-ap.com

Tel +91 (22) 6112-6666
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Tel +62 (21) 3002-6688 Fax +62 (21) 3002-6699
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Tel +64 (9) 630-3554
www.sysmex.co.nz

Tel +63 (2) 621-2460 Fax +63 (2) 621-2432
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Tel +84 (8) 3997-9400 Fax +84 (8) 3997-9405
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Sysmex Vietnam Co., Ltd (Hanoi Branch)

Tel +61 (2) 9016-3040
www.sysmex.com.au

Sysmex (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

Tel +60 (3) 5637-1788 Fax +60 (3) 5637-1688www.sysmex.com.mySNZ/IT/HCLABAP/15012020/V1.0