Digital Lab Notebook Software — Trace, Search & Audit Samples

Move from paper to a searchable, auditable digital notebook. Link sample entries to tests, imaging (DICOM) and final pathology reports — with role-based controls and a full change history.

What a Digital Lab Notebook does

Capture sample lifecycle events, technician notes, timestamps, chain-of-custody details and attachments — all in a structured, searchable format integrated with your lab workflows.

  • • Link a notebook entry to patient, sample ID and individual tests.
  • • Attach imaging studies (DICOM) and final pathology PDFs to entries.
  • • Audit trails and versioning for regulatory compliance.
  • • Fast search by tags, sample IDs, date ranges and technicians.

Quick view — notebook benefits

Structured sample logs & history

Link sample metadata, timestamps, tests and notes to create a complete audit trail.

Searchable, tag-based records

Find samples and results fast using tags, patient IDs, and test filters — no manual digging.

Linked to DICOM & reports

Attach imaging studies and final reports to notebook entries for end-to-end traceability.

Role-based edits + audit log

Granular permissions and versioned edits ensure compliance and accountability.

Core features

Notebook features & connected modules

Digital records are most valuable when connected to bookings, billing, imaging and patient communication — SmartCarePlus ties them together.

Attach imaging & reports

Link DICOM studies and final reports directly to notebook entries so clinicians can view the full context of any sample from one place.

  • • One-click viewer links for clinicians
  • • Scalable storage and access controls
  • • Delivery logs when reports are sent over WhatsApp

Audit & compliance

Every edit, view and action is logged. Exportable audit trails and FHIR-compatible records make regulatory reviews and integrations easier.

  • • Version history for entries
  • • Role-based permissions and approvals
  • • Consent capture and delivery receipts for WhatsApp

FAQs

Digital Lab Notebook — Common questions

Quick answers about search, integration, security and compliance.

A Digital Lab Notebook is the paperless, structured way to record test metadata, sample history, observations and results. It makes records searchable, auditable, and shareable — while integrating with your LIS and reporting workflows.

Start using a digital notebook today

Reduce errors, speed searches, and maintain auditable sample history — integrate notebook entries with your bookings, imaging and reports.

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