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Lab Billing Software for Pathology & Diagnostic Centres

Create professional bills for lab tests and diagnostic services, record payments, track outstanding dues, and maintain organised billing records with myBillBook.

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What is Lab Billing Software?

Lab billing software helps pathology labs and diagnostic centres create bills for tests and services, record customer or patient payments, track outstanding amounts, and maintain organised billing records digitally.

With myBillBook, labs can create GST or non-GST invoices where applicable, add different billable services or tests as items, record payments, track dues, share invoices digitally, and review business reports from one platform.

Lab billing software should not be confused with a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) or specialised lab management software. These systems may additionally manage sample collection, test processing, laboratory workflows, diagnostic reports and other clinical operations.

Lab billing and finance ecosystem

Challenges Faced by Diagnostic Labs in Billing

  • Managing multiple test charges – Different tests, packages and services can make manual bill preparation time-consuming and error-prone.
  • Creating accurate invoices – Labs need clear bills showing individual tests/services, charges, discounts, taxes where applicable, and the final payable amount.
  • Tracking pending payments – Credit billing and unpaid invoices can make it difficult to keep track of outstanding amounts and collections.
  • Maintaining billing records – Paper bills and spreadsheets make it harder to retrieve previous invoices, payment details and customer-wise billing history.
  • Handling frequent billing efficiently – Labs processing multiple customers each day need a faster way to create and manage bills without repetitive manual work.
  • Monitoring collections and revenue – Without organised billing records and reports, it becomes difficult to understand sales, collections and outstanding receivables.

Key Features of Lab Billing Software

Customised Lab Invoices

Customise invoices with your lab name, logo, contact details, payment terms and other business information for professional customer billing.

Multi-Test Billing

Add multiple diagnostic tests under a single invoice, reducing manual effort, ensuring accurate billing, and making it easier to handle patients undergoing multiple tests simultaneously.

Test-wise Pricing Management

Set and manage pricing for different lab tests, avoiding manual calculations, reducing billing errors, and ensuring consistency in charges across all patient transactions.

Patient-wise Billing

Create invoices for individual customers or patients and maintain their billing and payment history in one place for easier reference and follow-ups.

Payment Tracking and Due Management

Track paid, pending, and partial payments easily, helping labs maintain better financial control, reduce missed collections, and improve overall revenue management.

Sales and Revenue Reports

Review billing, sales, collections, and revenue reports to understand business performance and keep track of your lab’s financial activity.

Lab Billing Software vs Lab Management Software

Requirement Billing Software Lab Management/LIMS
Create invoices ✓ Usually
Record payments ✓ May support
Track outstanding dues ✓ May support
Billing reports ✓ May support
Sample tracking — ✓
Test processing workflow — ✓
Diagnostic report generation — ✓
Laboratory workflow management — ✓

myBillBook is suited to labs looking to manage the billing and financial side of their business. Labs requiring sample tracking, test processing, diagnostic report generation or complete laboratory workflow management should evaluate specialised lab management or LIMS software.

How Lab Billing Works with Billing Software

Add patient details and test information

Start by entering patient details and selecting the required diagnostic tests, ensuring accurate billing and proper record-keeping for each patient visit.

Generate a bill for the selected tests

Create invoices by adding multiple tests into a single bill, ensuring correct pricing, reducing manual errors, and speeding up the billing process at your lab.

Track payments and dues

Record payments as paid, partial, or pending, helping you maintain clear visibility of collections and manage outstanding amounts efficiently.

Maintain patient billing records

Store all patient bills and test history in one place, making it easy to retrieve past records for reference, follow-ups, or future visits.

Analyse lab billing and performance

Use reports to track daily revenue, number of tests conducted, and billing trends, helping you understand performance and make better business decisions.

Suitable For Different Types of Labs

🧪 Pathology Labs

Create invoices for pathology services, maintain billing records, record payments, and track outstanding amounts digitally.

🏥 Diagnostic Centres

Manage frequent customer billing, add multiple diagnostic services to invoices, record payments, and maintain organised billing records.

🧬 Small Medical Labs

Simplify invoicing, payment tracking, and billing record management without relying on paper bills or spreadsheets.

👨‍⚕️ Independent Lab Technicians

Create professional bills for diagnostic services, record payments, and maintain organised customer billing records from one place.

Benefits Of Choosing myBillBook Lab Billing Software

Faster And Accurate Billing

Create patient bills quickly with proper test-wise pricing, reducing manual errors and ensuring accurate invoices for every patient without delays during busy lab hours.

Better Patient Record Management

Maintain organized records of patient details, test history, and billing in one place, making it easy to access information for follow-ups and future visits.

Improved Payment Tracking

Track paid, pending, and partial payments clearly, helping you avoid missed collections and maintain better control over your lab’s daily cash flow.

Reduced Manual Work And Errors

Automate billing calculations and record management, minimizing human errors and saving time for lab staff to focus more on operations and patient service.

Easy To Use For Lab Staff

Simple interface makes it easy for lab staff to learn and use without technical knowledge, ensuring smooth adoption and faster day-to-day operations.

Access Business Data Anytime

Check billing, payments, and reports from mobile or desktop, giving you complete visibility of your lab’s performance even when you are not present.

Simple, Affordable Plans

upto 20% off
Plus
Essential plan for small business owners
₹403 ₹291 /month
Pay  ₹4833  ₹3490/year.  Billed annually
₹349 /month
Billed monthly
Includes
  • Create unlimited invoices
  • Access to 1 business, 1 user & 1 CA
  • Inventory management
  • Android, iOS & Web
  • Custom Invoice Themes
  • Create your Online Store
  • Generate, Print & Scan Barcodes
1 Business, 1 User + 1 CA • Custom Themes • Online Store • Print & Scan Barcodes
Pro
More flexibility and a Desktop app
₹665 ₹333 /month
Pay  ₹7982  ₹3990/year.  Billed annually
₹399 /month
Billed monthly
Everything on Plus Plan +
  • Desktop app
  • SMS + WhatsApp marketing*
  • Unlimited Godown management
  • Print Barcode (Label printer)
  • Bulk Download & Bulk Print Invoices
1 Business, 1 User + 1 CA • Diamond features + Desktop App • Godowns • SMS & WhatsApp Marketing
Pro Max
Fully customizable for bigger businesses
Starts at
₹1026 ₹570 /month
Billed annually
Starts at
₹1026 ₹570 /month
Billed annually
Everything on Pro Plan +
  • Access to 2 businesses, 3 users & 1 CA
  • e-Way Bills (Unlimited)
  • Generate e-Invoicing
  • Loyalty & Rewards
  • Automate Recurring Billing
  • POS Billing (Desktop App, Web app)
  • Data Export to Tally (on request)
  • User Activity Tracker
2 Businesses, 3 Users (Upgrade to add more) + 1 CA • Platinum features + E-Invoices • POS • Recurring Billing + Tally Export

Frequently Asked Questions

Can diagnostic labs create bills for multiple tests in one invoice?

Yes. Labs can add multiple tests or services as separate items in an invoice, along with their respective charges, discounts and applicable taxes.

Can pathology labs create GST invoices using myBillBook?

Yes. myBillBook can be used to create GST invoices with business and customer details, service charges, applicable taxes and payment information.

Can labs track pending payments with myBillBook?

Yes. Labs can record received payments and track outstanding amounts, making it easier to identify pending customer payments and follow up on dues.

Can I customise lab invoices in myBillBook?

Yes. Businesses can customise invoices with details such as their business name, logo, contact information and other available invoice fields.

Is myBillBook suitable for small pathology labs and diagnostic centres?

Yes. Small pathology labs and diagnostic centres can use myBillBook to manage invoices, payments, outstanding dues, customer billing records and business reports.

Does myBillBook manage lab tests and diagnostic reports?

myBillBook primarily manages the billing and financial side of a lab business. Specialised functions such as sample tracking, test processing and diagnostic report generation typically require dedicated lab management or LIMS software.

Does lab billing software support GST billing?

Many lab billing solutions, including myBillBook, support GST billing with proper tax calculations, helping labs generate compliant invoices and maintain records for accounting and filing.

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