Agentic AI is one of the five key trends we spotlighted in our 2025 Tech Trends report—not because it’s the flashiest, but because it’s already reshaping how work gets done. We don’t publish trends to chase headlines. We ground them in real-world momentum, data, and decisions leaders are facing now. AI agents stood out because they mark a fundamental shift for Life Sciences: from tools that assist to systems that act, reason, and adapt.
Clinical labs are under growing pressure from rising test volumes, shrinking margins, increasingly complex data environments, and persistent talent shortages. Despite these challenges, many workflows still rely on manual handoffs, siloed systems, and overextended teams. AI agents offer an immediate opportunity to automate where it counts—without requiring a full overhaul of your tech stack.
Agents dynamically route test orders by priority, instrument availability, or test type—improving throughput
Issues are logged, routed, and tracked through intelligent workflows—reducing delays and manual errors
Agents move data in and out of lab systems seamlessly—cutting down duplicate entry and time-consuming reconciliation
Agents help automate documentation, flag anomalies early, and reduce QA review cycles
