Every case. Every metric. Total visibility.

Prima for Lab Management

Prima gives lab managers a live window into everything happening in the lab. Real-time QA notifications ping you the moment they occur and before they become problems. Turnaround time analytics, volumetric data, and robust reporting give you the data to make informed decisions, allocate staff effectively, and meet regulatory requirements. Full chain-of-custody audit trails and exportable reports simplify compliance reviews and internal audits. Whether you are on the floor or in a meeting, Prima keeps you connected and in control.

Capabilities for Lab Management

Prima features built with Lab Management in mind.

• Specimen, Cassette & Slide Tracking
  Follow every specimen, cassette/block, and slide through their entire lifecycle with barcode-driven precision.

• Quality Assurance
  Real-time QA notifications and case history keep quality front and center.

• Paperless Operations
  Eliminate paper from the bench and watch transcription errors and delayed results disappear.

• Analytics & Dashboards
  Turnaround times, volumetric data, and workload distribution at the touch of a button.

• Reporting
  A comprehensive report suite covering QC, rework, histology completeness, inventory, audits, and more.

• Integrations & Connectivity
  REST API, manifest import, Webhooks notifications, HL7, and equipment integration for a connected lab.

• Rework Tracking & Ordering
  Track re-trims, re-cuts, re-stains, and more using Prima filters, tags, and reports.

• Batch Scanning
  One scan to register an entire group of samples helps labs safely track batch processes while cutting down on repetitive scanning.

• Multi-Lingual
  Prima speaks your language.

• Audio Notifications
  Configurable sounds and volumes for every action allows staff to stay focused on the bench, not the screen.

• Configurable Data Entry
  Define exactly what data your lab collects down to the finest detail.

• CSV Search Exports
  Search and filter across cases, specimens, cassettes, and slides with precision and export your findings.

• CSV Import
  Import orders and samples in bulk, skip manual accessioning, and let Prima validate data before it enters the system.

• REST API
  A versioned, OData-compliant REST API with fine-grained access control for custom scripts and data connections.

• Smart Tracking: Can Receive
  Never skip or repeat a step with Prima's Smart Tracking Can Receive logic.

• Smart Tracking: Next Location
  Always know where each specimen, cassette, or slide needs to go next with Prima's Smart Tracking Next Location logic.

• Pathology Focused Label Templates
  Design, configure, and print exactly the label you need for each sample in the lab.

• Slide & Case Diagnosis
  Diagnose per slide or per case, with modern controlled vocabulary dropdowns or free text narratives to fit your style.

• Configurable Workflow
  Adapt Prima to your workflow, not the other way around.

• Bio-Banking
  Search and filter your archived blocks and slides to easily find existing samples for new projects.

• Item Disposal
  Track the disposal of specimens, cassettes, and slides with configurable search controls and notifications.

• Archival System Integration
  Two-way integration with automated archival systems synchronize archival events and pull requests across systems.

• Auto Embedder Integration
  Integrate auto-embedding instruments with Prima to get full chain of custody with no manual steps.

• Stainer Integrations
  Prima sends slide staining requests directly to integrated stainers bypassing stainer software and cumbersome re-labeling steps.

• Slide Printers
  Print customized slide labels to any label or direct-to-slide printer.

• Cassette Printers
  Print to any cassette printer and let Prima pick the right hopper automatically.

• Study Progress
  Monitor study progress at a granular level and ensure timelines are met, every time.

• Case Progress
  See exactly how much work is done, what remains, and what is next for every case.

• Quality Control
  Report quality issues in just a few clicks to safely document problems and alert downstream users.

• Quality Management
  Real-time QA problem review, QA/QC reports, controlled vocabulary, and role-based permissions to ensure the highest level of compliance.

• Efficiency
  Supercharge your lab operation with Prima.

• Animal Workflows
  Full animal tracking from necropsy through histology with rich metadata, RFID support, and animal-specific workflows.

• GCP Readiness
  Prima is validated for use in a Good Clinical Practices environment.

• GLP Readiness
  Prima is validated for use in Good Laboratory Practices environments.

• Image Management
  Instantly make your lab digital-ready with flexible, centralized management of document, specimen, block, and slide images.

• Slide Image Renaming
  Automatically rename slide scanner output files using user-defined templates tied to case metadata.