LIS workflows for IVF and assisted reproduction laboratories

ART laboratories coordinate embryology, andrology, and endocrine testing with frequent multi-disciplinary handoffs.

Common needs include double-check policies, witness steps where mandated, and inventory traceability for culture media and cryo materials.

Implementation should be staged with explicit validation of labeling conventions, freezer inventory moves, and amendment policies for final reports.

Integration with EMR modules for cycle documentation may use HL7 or proprietary APIs depending on vendor; scope must be agreed per site.