Systems and methods for tracking and providing workflow information

A computer-implemented method for generating a user interface to display workflow information associated with a specimen in a laboratory, the method comprising:

• displaying a virtual laboratory component representing a physical laboratory having one or more virtual laboratory stations;
• enabling a first active component associated with the virtual laboratory component, wherein the first active component is configured to receive a user selection of a virtual laboratory station included in the virtual laboratory component;
• and
• generating a supplemental view component of the selected laboratory station in response to the user selection.

A user interface, generated by a computer, for displaying workflow information associated with a specimen in a laboratory, the interface comprising:

• a virtual laboratory component representing a physical laboratory having one or more virtual laboratory stations;
• a first active component associated with the virtual laboratory component, wherein the first active component is configured to receive a user selection of a virtual laboratory station included in the virtual laboratory component;
• and
• a supplemental view component of the selected laboratory station, wherein the supplemental view component is displayed in response to the user selection.

A method for providing workflow information associated with processing of specimens in a physical laboratory, the method comprising:

• storing device data associated with a laboratory device in the physical laboratory;
• displaying a virtual laboratory component representing the physical laboratory having one or more laboratory stations;
• enabling a first active component associated with the virtual laboratory component, wherein the first active component is configured to receive a user request for workflow information associated with a selected laboratory station;
• processing, based on the request, the device data to generate the workflow information;
• and
• providing the workflow information to the user.

A system for providing data related to a physical laboratory, the system comprising:

• a workflow server configured to receive data related to a physical laboratory;
• a laboratory device in communication with the workflow server and configured to provide the data;
• a display device;
• and
• an interface component configured to:
• display a virtual laboratory component representing the physical laboratory having one or more laboratory stations;
• enable a first active component associated with the virtual laboratory component, wherein the first active component is configured to receive a user request for workflow information associated with a selected laboratory station;
• process, based on the request, the device data to generate the workflow information;
• and
• provide the workflow information to the user.