Today’s laboratories are facing extraordinary operational challenges. These are summarized in the phrase, “More for Less.” Laboratory staffing levels are decreasing and vacancies are increasing while demands for increased production escalate. At the same time, laboratory budgets and revenue are flat or shrinking. Laboratory managers face mounting pressure to improve quality of service, overcome labor shortages, improve quality, grow revenue, increase capacity, and eliminate waste. To thrive in the current environment demands continuous improvement, a diligent focus on the total quality of laboratory operations and customer service, and a commitment to cost effective operations.

Hospital and laboratory management are faced with a vast selection of solutions to increase productivity or resolve production issues and each is offered by equipment vendors as the “correct” solution. These recommendations almost always involve a major capital investment, or a long-term contract commitment, and in most cases, it is difficult to be sure which offer provides the best solution for your laboratory.

LGP Consulting, Inc. is an independent consulting firm specialized in laboratory workflow analysis. Our consulting team has been conducting analyses and providing recommendations for laboratory efficiency improvement since 1993. We are experienced in all aspects of the laboratory workflow, including: specimen reception and pre-analytical processing; lab informatics; analytical departments such as chemistry, immunology, infectious diseases and hematology; and in the post-analytical operations of storage, retrieval and archiving of samples. Being highly experienced in design, capabilities, and operational characteristics of a variety of laboratory automation systems, we can independently recommend the best solution for your laboratory.

During these difficult financial times, we can help assure your return on investment will equal or exceed your expectations. As each laboratory’s operations are unique, an independent consulting firm will provide you with an unbiased, impartial, and balanced recommendation. Our nonbiased recommendation can be compared to those of the solutions vendor. This reduces your risk and provides you the opportunity to make a reasoned decision.