> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guides.ohie.org/arch-spec/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guides.ohie.org/arch-spec/dev-1/introduction/laboratory-work-flows.md).

# Laboratory Work Flows

The workflows are designed to support the following types of data exchanges:

* Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems can send an electronic lab order to a laboratory information system (LIS).
* A LIS can send lab results electronically to an EMR 
* For more information on exemplary implementations, please contact the LIS COP.