Eliminate Manual Data Entry. Process More Orders with Fewer Errors.
Labs processing paper requisitions spend 6+ minutes per order. AI-powered OCR can cut that to under 2 minutes with higher accuracy.
The Order Entry Problem
Manual Entry Pain Points
- • 6+ minutes per paper requisition
- • 3-5% transcription error rate
- • Staff doing data entry instead of science
- • Backlogs during peak hours
- • Downstream billing rejections from entry errors
With Automation
- • Under 2 minutes per order
- • 91-98% OCR accuracy on handwriting
- • Pre-validation catches missing fields
- • Consistent processing at any volume
- • Staff focus on exceptions, not routine entry
How Modern Order Entry Automation Works
Requisitions scanned or faxed. System extracts patient demographics, ordering provider, insurance info, and tests ordered.
AI-powered OCR handles handwriting, checkboxes, and varied form layouts. Confidence scores flag uncertain fields for human review.
Real-time checks for missing required fields, invalid formats, test conflicts, and billing requirements. Problems flagged before processing.
Clean orders proceed automatically. Problem orders route to staff with specific issues highlighted. Staff fix issues, not re-enter data.
Typical Results
| Metric | Before | After | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Order entry time | 6.3 minutes | 1.8 minutes | -71% |
| Data entry errors | 3.8% | 0.9% | -76% |
| Same-day accessioning | 71% | 94% | +23 points |
| Staff productivity | Baseline | +45% | +45% |
Implementation Options
LIMS-Integrated OCR
Add OCR capabilities that integrate directly with your existing LIMS. Orders flow directly into your system with minimal workflow change.
Best for: Labs keeping current LIMSFull Order Entry Overhaul
Replace manual processes with a modern order entry system including electronic ordering portals, OCR for paper, and comprehensive validation.
Best for: Labs replacing LIMS or redesigning workflowReady to Transform Order Entry?
We help laboratories evaluate order entry automation options and implement solutions that deliver measurable time savings.
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