> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.blis.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Getting Started

> Get up and running with bLIS in just a few steps.

## Signing In

bLIS uses your organization's single sign-on (SSO) system. To get started:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open bLIS">
    Navigate to your organization's bLIS URL in a web browser (Chrome, Firefox, or Edge recommended).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign in with your account">
    Click **Sign In** and authenticate using your organization's credentials. bLIS supports SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect — your IT administrator will have configured the appropriate method.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select your organization">
    If you belong to multiple organizations, select the one you want to work in. You can switch organizations at any time from the top navigation bar.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Your First Steps

Once you're signed in, what you do next depends on your role:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Lab Technician">
    As a lab technician, your primary tasks include:

    * **Receiving specimens** — Log incoming specimens and verify their condition
    * **Entering results** — Input test results as they become available
    * **Validating results** — Review and confirm result accuracy

    Start with [Managing Accessions](/guides/managing-accessions) to learn the specimen receiving workflow.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Lab Manager">
    As a lab manager, you can oversee lab operations:

    * **Monitor accession status** — Track work in progress across the lab
    * **Review and finalize results** — Approve results for release
    * **Generate reports** — Create and distribute result reports
    * **Manage workflows** — Configure automation rules for your lab

    Start with [Accessions](/concepts/accessions) to understand the core data model.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Client Organization">
    As a member of a client organization, you can:

    * **Submit test requests** — Create accessions for your subjects
    * **Track order status** — Monitor the progress of your submitted tests
    * **View reports** — Access finalized result reports
    * **Review invoices** — Check billing and payment information

    Start with [Navigating the Interface](/guides/navigating-the-interface) for a tour of the system.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Understanding Roles and Permissions

bLIS uses role-based access to control what you can see and do. Your administrator assigns you a role that determines your level of access:

| Role               | Description                                                    |
| ------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Read Only**      | View accessions, results, and reports without making changes   |
| **Lab Assistant**  | Receive specimens and perform basic data entry                 |
| **Lab Technician** | Enter and validate test results                                |
| **Lab Manager**    | Finalize results, generate reports, manage workflows           |
| **Lab Admin**      | Full access including user management and system configuration |

<Note>
  If you need access to a feature that your current role doesn't allow, contact your lab administrator.
</Note>

## Next Steps

Now that you're signed in, explore the core concepts that make up bLIS:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Accessions" icon="flask" href="/concepts/accessions">
    Learn how test orders are grouped and tracked.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Entering Results" icon="keyboard" href="/guides/entering-results">
    A step-by-step guide to entering test results.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>