Remote Data Systems

1. Where do I log in to Remote Data Systems?
2. What forms do I use to apply for a Remote Data Systems Account?
3. How do I contact DSHS if I have general questions or problems with the systems?
4. Additional Information
   • Clinical Chemistry and Public Health Microbiology – Results-Web Portal
     
   • Newborn Screening – Web and HL7

Newborn Screening (NBS):

• Texas NBS Web Application (Neometrics)

Results-Web Portal - Public Health Microbiology (PH) and Clinical Chemistry (THSteps) for Providers:

• Results-Web Portal

Public Health Microbiology (PHLIMS) for Epidemiologists:

• Public Health LIMS Portal (LabWare)

To apply for access to any of the Remote Data Systems, please submit the following forms:

Facility Security Agreement (PDF 20kb)

• Only one needed per facility (or per Submitter ID).
  
  Submitter ID/TPI number must match the numbers on the specimen submission forms.

Web User Access Agreement (PDF 22kb)

• Each person that will need access to the remote data services will need to complete their own web user access agreement.
  
  Shared accounts (multiple people using one log-in) are not permitted.

• General questions:

  • Email: LabInfo@dshs.state.tx.us , or
  • Call 1-888-963-7111 ext. 2484 (toll free)

• Technical help (password reset, system problems):

  • Email: LabAppSupport@dshs.state.tx.us.

Results Available

Capabilities

Resources

Clinical Chemistry (THSteps):

Lead, Hemoglobin, Hemoglobin Electrophoresis, Glucose, Lipid, RPR

View / Print Result Reports

View Facility Report Cards

Results availability date:  January 1, 2016 to current date

To obtain Clinical Chemistry reports prior to 2016, contact Lab Reporting at 512-776-7578 or fax a request to 512-776-7533

• Results-Web Portal User Guide (PDF 2mb - Large File)

• Clinical Chemistry Laboratory Home Page

Public Health Microbiology (PH):

TB, HIV/STD, Serology, Virology, Parasitology, Bacteriology, Rabies, etc.

View / Print Result Reports

Results availability dates: May 8, 2008 - Serology
July 2, 2008 - Bacteriology, Molecular Biology
July 28, 2008 - Mycobacteriology (including TB), Virology, Consumer Microbiology

Results Available

Capabilities

Resources

View / Print Result Reports

Results availability dates: May 8, 2008 - Serology
July 2, 2008 - Bacteriology, Molecular Biology
July 28, 2008 - Mycobacteriology (including TB), Virology, Consumer Microbiology

• PHLIMS Procedure – Accessing Submitter Reports in LabWare (PDF 290k)
• PHLIMS Access - Loading Citrix Client (PDF 738k)

Results Available

Capabilities

Resources

Newborn Screening (NBS):

View / Print Result Reports

View Facility Report Cards

Submit demographic information electronically

Replace manual completion of the demographic form by generating labels

Results availability date: February 2007 

The Texas Newborn Screening HL7 system allows Newborn Screening facilities to electronically:

• Submit validated newborn screening demographics to the DSHS Newborn Screening laboratory.
• Receive final newborn screening results.

Facilities interested in initiating an HL7 interface project with the Texas Newborn Screening Laboratory should first contact their IT department to discuss feasibility. Facility IT departments may email NewbornScreeningLab@dshs.state.tx.us for more information regarding requirements for establishing an interface.