LIMS

BtB Software LIMS is a Laboratory Information Management System designed for public health and private clinical laboratories, including state, reference, regional, county, and private facilities. It supports a wide range of laboratory disciplines and can be deployed on local SQL servers, a single PC using the free Microsoft SQL Express (version 2008 or above), or in the cloud via Microsoft Azure or Amazon AWS.

The system is modular and scalable — laboratories can purchase individual modules and activate additional features as needs grow. Several modules, including Environmental Testing, Dairy, Rabies, and Compliance, are available as stand-alone products that do not require purchase of the full LIMS system.

Available Laboratory Modules

• Hematology
• Urinalysis
• Environmental testing: Coliforms, Dairy, Chemistry, BioThreat/ChemThreat, Food Borne Disease Outbreaks
• Rabies (including LN34 PCR testing per CDC guidelines)
• Tuberculosis (TB)
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Syphilis, Chlamydia, HIV
• Virology, Herpes, Rubella
• Parasitology, Bacteriology, Mycology
• Lead Testing
• Molecular Diagnosis

Core System Features

• Built-in or user-defined worksheets with embedded Quality Control
• Manual or automated result entry
• Upload and download of results and demographics
• Billing support: paper or electronic, including ANSI 837 standard
• Accounts Receivable module with optional ad hoc or invoice billing
• Statistics and search functionality with a Report Designer for granular output control
• Reports can be printed or exported to a spreadsheet with a single click
• Statistics available as Facility vs Test and Facility vs Date and Test
• USA zip code tables included, with a zip code updater for ongoing maintenance
• Granular password access controls for design and program access
• Secure login with tracking of changes to meet modern security standards

Dairy Laboratory Module

• Designed for state, regional, county, or private laboratories testing samples from multiple providers
• Supports multiple collection sites from providers
• Complete chain of custody tracking with multiple links for hand-offs
• Surge registration and priority lists
• Tracks temperatures, sample condition, and reason
• Notification of critical test results
• Paper worksheets with embedded Quality Control
• Print laboratory reports (slips)
• Search for results, statistics, and provider lists
• Updated Report Generator for the Search Module with saveable, named report configurations

Rabies Software Module

• Customized for state and reference laboratories
• Exports data to the CDC in their required format
• Exports to local systems using CSV
• Comprehensive search and lookup functionality
• Multiple human and animal contact tracking
• Extensive security levels and change tracking
• Now includes LN34 PCR testing as per CDC guidelines

HL7 and Interoperability

• HL7 2.5.1 and XML standards supported
• Live CalRedie interface for Reportable Diseases (California Title 17, section 2505)
• CalRedie interface includes data extraction, formatting as HL7 2.5.1, packaging via Sweeper Interface, and transmission using SOAP
• Custom bi-directional interfaces to outside hospitals and clinics available using any version of HL7 or XML formats
• Available for consultation on HL7 interface needs

BtB Software LIMS is available as SaaS or as a Client Server (SQL) deployment with web-based reporting. The system supports highly customizable configurations and is designed to accommodate laboratory growth through modular activation of features over time.