Specimen tracking and freezer inventory for labs
Track My Test is our web app for labs. Every step a specimen takes is a barcode scan that records who, when and where. Every freezer is mapped down to the box position, turnaround times are measured as you work, and patients can follow their sample on a status page.
In early access. Runs in a web browser with the barcode scanners labs already have.
Chain of custody
Each lab sets its own steps, such as collected, shipped, received, testing and stored, with a target time for each. History can be added to but never edited or deleted.
Freezer inventory
Freezer, shelf, rack, box and position, with friendly names like "Freezer John". A box grid shows filled and empty spots, and checking a sample out counts a thaw.
Turnaround times
Collection to receipt, receipt to result and time in every step, with a live dashboard that flags anything past its target.
Patient status page
The lab gives a patient a code; the patient sees Collected, In transit, At the lab, Testing, Complete. Never results, and the specimen number is masked.
Why we built it
External Software began by building integrations, specimen tracking and real-time reporting for healthcare and laboratory clients. Track My Test turns that experience into a product that small and mid-size labs can set up themselves: independent clinical labs, clinic labs, vet labs, research labs, biobanks and testing labs.
It is built so you don't have to put patient information in it. Specimens are identified only by the lab's accession numbers, which keeps the software simple and keeps sensitive data where it already lives. We explain that decision in specimen tracking without patient data.
Like Hark, our meeting recorder, Track My Test connects to Claude over MCP. Read how the two compare, along with Kelpic® property-management software, in connect Claude to your business software.
Free tools for labs
These run in your browser on trackmytest.com, with nothing uploaded and no account:
- Specimen label generator: Code 128 or QR labels for roll printers and label sheets.
- Freezer box map: a printable grid for 9×9, 10×10 and other boxes.
- How long do lab results take?: typical turnaround times for common tests, with sources.
Frequently asked questions
What is Track My Test? +
Track My Test is a web app from External Software for labs. It tracks each specimen step by step with a barcode scan, keeps an inventory of every freezer down to the box position, measures turnaround times, and gives patients a page showing where their sample is.
Does Track My Test store patient information? +
No. It stores the lab's own specimen IDs (accession numbers) only, never patient names, birth dates or results. Matching a specimen to a patient stays in the lab's own system, and the patient page shows status only, with the specimen number masked.
Can I use Track My Test today? +
Track My Test is in early access. Labs can join the early access list on trackmytest.com. Pricing has not been announced.
Does it work with AI assistants? +
Yes. Track My Test has a built-in MCP server, so a lab member can connect Claude with their own sign-in and ask questions about their lab's specimens, storage and turnaround times. The connection is read-only.