Definition
Microbiology informatics spans accessioning, plating, incubation checkpoints, ID/AST devices, and final sign-out with infection prevention implications in many hospitals.
Workflow
Workflow engines should capture delayed growth, repeat cultures, and add-on susceptibility testing while preserving specimen identifiers across transfers.
Implementation
Rollouts prioritize antibiogram mapping, QC for broth microdilution or automated systems, and integration to blood culture instruments where present.
Interoperability
Hospital alerts for critical positives may traverse HL7 or EHR-specific channels; the LIS should support configurable escalation metadata where interfaces exist.
