Thermo Fisher launches LabLink 360 software to streamline QC review workflows
Digital platform improves quality control visibility and decision-making in clinical labs
2 Jul 2026Product news
Thermo Fisher Scientific has launched Thermo Scientific™ LabLink™ 360 Quality Assurance (QA) Software, a digital solution that helps clinical laboratories streamline quality control (QC) workflows, accelerate QC review and decision-making, and improve visibility into QC performance across single- and multi-site networks.
In response to increasing testing demands and staffing pressures, LabLink 360 is designed to reduce manual QC review, support faster troubleshooting and enable more proactive quality assurance in clinical diagnostics environments.
LabLink 360 consolidates QC data, automates routine review steps and surfaces actionable insights through dynamic data visualizations and a centralized dashboard that brings all QC metrics into a single, actionable view. By simplifying QC oversight and standardizing review processes, the software supports laboratories seeking to improve operational efficiency and maintain high-quality patient testing.
Issues that previously required significant manual cross-referencing can be identified and addressed faster, reducing the steps from review to resolution and supporting more consistent QC decision-making.
Peer group benchmarking and affiliated lab management
Built-in peer group benchmarking enables real-time performance comparison directly within daily QC workflows. Auto-connectivity and guided setup support quick onboarding to peer groups, helping laboratories understand how their QC performance compares with similar users.
Affiliated lab management capabilities provide unified oversight across multi-site and referral networks. Laboratory leaders can monitor QC performance across locations, standardize practices and support more coordinated quality assurance strategies.
Extending the Thermo Scientific MAS Quality Controls portfolio
LabLink 360 is designed to complement and extend the Thermo Scientific™ MAS™ Quality Controls portfolio by adding a workflow and analytics layer for QC management. The software supports integration with Thermo Scientific™ MAS™ Max Load & Go Automation Workflows, helping high-volume and automated testing environments simplify QC operations and move toward more proactive performance oversight.
Global availability of LabLink 360 will be phased according to local regulatory and market requirements.
Key customers and applications
LabLink 360 Quality Assurance Software is intended for a range of clinical diagnostics stakeholders, including:
- Clinical laboratory directors, managers and QC professionals at single- and multi-site organizations
- Integrated delivery network (IDN) laboratory leaders overseeing multi-location QC performance
- Medical laboratory scientists and technologists performing routine QC analysis
- Existing Thermo Scientific MAS Quality Controls customers seeking connected QC management
- Healthcare diagnostics decision-makers evaluating laboratory software solutions
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Frequently asked questions
How does Thermo Scientific LabLink 360 software improve quality control workflows in clinical laboratories?
LabLink™ 360 streamlines QC workflows by consolidating QC data from instruments and sites into a single dashboard, automating routine review steps, and providing dynamic visualizations. This reduces manual QC review, accelerates QC decision-making, and helps laboratories identify, prioritize and resolve QC issues more quickly, supporting improved operational efficiency and consistent, high-quality patient testing.
What are the key benefits of LabLink 360 Quality Assurance Software for multi-site clinical diagnostics networks?
For multi-site and referral networks, LabLink 360 offers affiliated lab management and centralized QC oversight. Laboratory leaders can monitor QC performance across locations, standardize practices, and coordinate quality assurance strategies. Peer group benchmarking enables real-time performance comparison, while automated alerts and a unified dashboard support faster issue identification and more proactive QC management across the network.
How does LabLink 360 extend the Thermo Scientific MAS Quality Controls portfolio for high-volume testing environments?
LabLink 360 complements the Thermo Scientific™ MAS™ Quality Controls portfolio by adding a workflow and analytics layer for QC management. It integrates with Thermo Scientific™ MAS™ Max Load & Go Automation Workflows, helping high-volume and automated testing environments simplify QC operations, reduce manual review burden, and move toward more proactive performance oversight in clinical diagnostics laboratories.