An electrically-powered device intended to be used to control one or multiple in vitro diagnostic laboratory analyser(s)/instrument(s) used in the processing/preparation/analysis of a clinical specimen. It is designed to enable the user to input/manipulate sample data and select assays to be performed. The device consists of a combination of dedicated and off-the-shelf hardware [e.g., personal computer (PC), keyboard mouse and/or graphical user interface (GUI) touchscreen monitor] and software. It may include network components for the management and distribution of associated medical data (e.g., images, test results, patient-specific data) within or between healthcare facilities.