The digital transformation of laboratory medicine:From instruments to intelligenceOA

Laboratory medicine is in the midst of a steady but profound digital transformation that are remaking how tests are ordered,performed,and acted upon.Clinicians have long relied on laboratory data for diagnosis,monitoring,and screening;a commonly cited estimate is that most clinical decisions are influenced by laboratory results,although the precise percentage depends on context and measurement.In addition,in vitro diagnostics(IVDs)are both central to modern patient care and relatively inexpensive compared with downstream interventions.This combination,including high clinical leverage and modest cost makes laboratories a natural focal point for digital innovation aimed at safety,speed,equity,and value.