Automating Quality Control Processes with Prolis

Why Manual Quality Control Puts Labs at Risk

In every clinical or diagnostic lab, quality control (QC) is the silent force behind patient safety. It ensures that every test result is trustworthy, repeatable, and compliant with regulatory standards. But in many labs, QC processes are still handled manually with spreadsheets, paper logs, and human review.

Manual QC introduces risk. It slows down workflows, increases the chance of overlooked errors, and limits the lab’s ability to respond in real time. Worse, it makes audit readiness more reactive than proactive.

That’s why leading labs are turning to LIS-driven quality control automation and why Prolis has made it a core part of the platform.

What Quality Control Looks Like in a Modern Lab

Modern laboratories must go beyond checking instrument readings or flagging abnormal values. Effective QC includes:

• Monitoring instrument calibration and maintenance schedules
• Tracking control samples across runs and shifts
• Visualizing performance trends with statistical charts
• Automatically flagging out-of-range values before results go out
• Documenting every action for future audits

When QC is automated and integrated into your LIS, it becomes part of your workflow not a separate process.

How Prolis Automates Quality Control

Real-Time QC Monitoring

Prolis tracks control samples and QC data in real time. The system monitors pre-set rules as tests are processed, ensuring that control ranges are respected and that any deviations are caught immediately.

This allows lab techs and supervisors to take action right away not hours or days later.

Automated Levey-Jennings Charting

Prolis includes built-in support for Levey-Jennings charts, one of the most trusted tools in laboratory QC. The system plots control results over time, making it easy to visualize trends, spot drift, and respond to emerging issues before they impact patient results.

Charts are auto-generated and linked to specific instruments and tests, with no manual setup required.

Predefined Rules and Flagging

Every lab has different QC thresholds. Prolis allows labs to define their own control rules  including Westgard rules  and applies them automatically as results are processed.

When a rule is violated, the system immediately flags the issue and triggers an alert. Supervisors can be notified based on test type, instrument, or user role.

Maintenance and Calibration Alerts

Prolis tracks instrument calibration schedules and maintenance logs. The system sends reminders when actions are due and logs when tasks are completed, creating a digital record that supports compliance with CLIA, CAP, and internal SOPs.

This ensures equipment stays within spec and avoids costly downtime or out-of-range errors.

QC Reporting and Audit Trails

Whether you need a monthly QC summary or a real-time report for an inspector, Prolis delivers. The system generates:

• • Daily, weekly, and monthly QC performance reports
  • Instrument-specific logs and control sample results
  • Full audit trails for every QC-related action

All reports are exportable and time-stamped, supporting easy traceability and regulatory readiness.

Outcomes of QC Automation in Prolis

Labs using Prolis for quality control report:

• Faster issue detection and resolution
• Reduced reliance on paper records
• Improved confidence in instrument performance
• Streamlined audits and inspections
• Fewer delayed results due to QC holds

QC becomes continuous, not reactive. Problems are caught early, addressed quickly, and documented automatically.

Quality Control, Built Into the System

Quality control isn’t just a requirement it’s a reputation. Labs are judged by the reliability of their results, and reliability comes from consistency. Prolis gives your lab the tools to ensure that every test, every time, meets the standards your patients and providers expect.

With automated QC baked into the workflow, your lab can focus on delivering answers not catching up with paperwork.

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