TB lab Information Management Systems (TBLIS)

NTRL LIS Section
NTRL Laboratory Information System (TBLIS)

National Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory – Laboratory Information System (TBLIS) is an in-house developed web-based database system built on the TBLIS software framework. It manages the input, analysis, reporting, and security of patients, specimen, and test results data. The system comprises a web application and MySQL relational database both hosted on a local server, with a user-friendly web interface accessible from user computers for seamless interaction.

TBLIS Software Framework Custom in-house architecture utilizing a web application paired with a local MySQL relational database.
Comprehensive Data Management Manages complete workflows for patient records, specimen tracking, test results, and data security.
Iterative Development Model Continuous updates following requirements analysis, design, development, and testing phases.
Seamless User Interaction User-friendly interface accessible directly from user workstation computers across the laboratory.

NTRL – LIS Platform

Uganda SRL / NTRL (tbliscore.ntrl.or.ug)
TBLIS
Core Framework
MySQL
Relational Database
Agile
Iterative Model
Specimen Tracking Patient Security Result Analytics Web Interface Local Server Hosting Continuous Release
In-house developed & maintained Live & Active
Data Security

Strict access controls and local server hosting ensure privacy for all patient records.

Continuous Improvement

System regularly evolves through feature updates to address emerging data management needs.

Workflow Optimization

Eliminates friction points from initial specimen receipt to final diagnostic reporting.

Compliant Reporting

Built specifically to satisfy national TB reference laboratory standard operating procedures.