What Is Data Bridge
Overview of the KantaHub Data Bridge for importing external data.
The KantaHub Data Bridge is the integration layer between KantaHub and your existing Laboratory Information System (LIS) or Hospital Information System (HIS). It allows KantaHub's analytics, TAT tracking, and QC dashboards to use your existing system's data — without replacing it.
Why Data Bridge exists
Most laboratories in East Africa already have a LIS (e.g. OpenELIS, DHIS2 LIMS, MEDITECH, or a locally built system). Switching systems is expensive, risky, and disruptive. Data Bridge lets you keep your existing system while gaining KantaHub's analytics and intelligence layer on top of it.
Without Data Bridge: KantaHub operates as a standalone platform. Data is entered directly into KantaHub (reception, result entry, QC, billing).
With Data Bridge: Your existing LIS remains the system of record. KantaHub reads data from it via import or API connection, and displays analytics, TAT metrics, and reports without requiring double-entry.
Two connection modes
| Mode | How it works | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| File Import | You export a CSV/Excel file from your LIS and upload it to KantaHub on a schedule | LIS systems with no API access; simple, no IT setup required |
| Live Connection | KantaHub connects to your LIS via API or database query in real time | LIS systems with an API; gives live dashboards without manual uploads |
What Data Bridge can import
- Patient demographics (for TAT attribution)
- Test orders and requested tests
- Sample receipt timestamps
- Test results (for TAT calculation and doctor volume analysis)
- Revenue / billing data
Data Bridge does not import QC records — QC is always entered directly in KantaHub because it must be attributed to a specific KantaHub user for accountability.
Data privacy
All data imported via Data Bridge is stored in KantaHub's encrypted database and is subject to the same access controls as data entered directly. Data is not shared with third parties. See the Privacy Policy for details.
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