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Xifin LIS 6

Sep 04, 2019

Xifin has introduced a new version of its laboratory information system, Xifin LIS 6. The latest iteration of the software-as-a-service platform includes several features resulting from recently formed partnerships. Notably, Xifin LIS 6 includes artificial intellegence-driven genomic data interpretation, thanks to a partnership with Fabric Genomics. The new release supports fast, scaleable analysis of next-generation sequencing to produce "physician-ready" clinical reports, the company said.  

Other upgrades in LIS 6 include support for digital pathology workflows via a collaboration with Proscia, integration of Glidian's automated prior authorization technology, and access to test utilization support from the Medical Database LDS laborator decsion system.

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