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Which system primarily processes reports on blood, body fluid, tissue samples, and biological specimens?

  1. Laboratory information systems

  2. Pharmacy information systems

  3. Radiology information systems

  4. Relational database management systems

The correct answer is: Laboratory information systems

The correct answer is A. Laboratory information systems. These systems are specifically designed to process reports on blood, body fluid, tissue samples, and biological specimens. They help manage and track specimens throughout the testing process, as well as store and analyze the results. Option B, Pharmacy information systems, primarily deal with medication management and dispensing. Option C, Radiology information systems, focus on managing and interpreting medical images like X-rays and MRIs. Option D, Relational database management systems, are general-purpose systems used for organizing data in various industries but are not specialized for handling laboratory reports on biological specimens.