Remote Data Systems

Quick Links

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 – Lab Online

   • Newborn Screening – Web and HL7

1. Remote Data Systems Log-in Pages

Newborn Screening (NBS):

• Texas NBS Web Application (Neometrics)

Lab Online - Public Health Microbiology (PH) and Clinical Chemistry (THSteps) for Providers:

• Lab Online

Citrix Access for Epidemiologists:

• Citrix Access

2. Forms to Apply for a Remote Data Systems Account

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

Facility Security Agreement (PDF 20kb), revised: 04/2020

• 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), revised: 04/2020

• 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.

3. Contact Us

• 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: RemoteLabSupport@dshs.texas.gov.

Texas Public Health Laboratory (Lab Online)   

Results Available

Capabilities

Resources

Clinical Chemistry (THSteps):

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

View / Print Result Reports

Results availability date:  January 1, 2017 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

• Lab Online User Guide (PDF 563k)

• 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

Citrix Access for Epidemiologists or LRNS

Results Available

Capabilities

Resources

Public Health Microbiology (PH):TB, HIV/STD, Serology, Virology, Parasitology, Bacteriology, Rabies, etc.

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

• PHLIMS Procedure – Accessing Submitter Reports in LabWare (PDF 290k)

• PHLIMS Access - Loading Citrix Client (PDF 738k)

Texas NBS Web Application - Neometrics

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 

• NBS Web Based Systems Manual

• Search Tips for Locating NBS results

• Label Printer Configuration (PDF 288kb)

• How to print using Avery Labels (PDF 300kb)

• Newborn Screening Laboratory Home Page

• Firefox Printing Aid (PDF 595kb)

• Chrome Printing Aid (PDF 604kb)

• Using IE Compatibility Mode in Microsoft Edge 
  (PDF 171kb) 

Texas Newborn Screening Electronic Ordering and Reporting (HL7) 

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 and/or Interoperability departments to discuss feasibility. Email NewbornScreeningLab@dshs.state.tx.us for more information on initiating a project.

TX DSHS NBS HL7 Orders Implementation Guide

TX DSHS NBS HL7 Results Implementation Guide