INTRODUCTION:
This is a forum where one can share views and knowledge related to
Laboratory Information Management Systems. Laboratory Information Management
System (LIMS) is a software application that helps to manage vital lab data
systematically, it helps to maintain traceability and integrity of data.
It also mimics the lab work flow within the application so as to maintain
detailed informations related to each complicated Lab processes followed by the
scientist. Sample Life Cycle is the basic feature of all LIMS product that
manages the sample work flow generally followed by most Laboratories. With
gradual introduction of new technology LIMS further minimises the job of
scientists with the introduction of Instrument Interface. Lab data are results
of long years of hard work from research scientist, so this data must be
archived properly so that it can be retrieved as and when required.
LIMS vendors : The most popular LIMS vendor are
Labware LIMS, LABVANTAGE, Caliber, STAR LIMS etc. Here are few websites of the
vendors;
- www.labware.com
- www.labvantage.com
- www.starlims.com
- www.caliberindia.com/product_caliberlims.html
Key features of LIMS: LIMS has
several purpose to serve in the regular activities of any scientific
laboratory. The key features which most of the LIMS have are as follows;
1. Role based access to different modules and processes followed within
the Lab.
2. Sample life cycle feature for maintaining the entire work flow of
Sample login to Sample Disposal.
3. Audit Trials feature for tracking any modifications
done during any process flow. It must track the modifiers's name with modified
time.
4. Instrument Interface module for bi-directional data transfer between LIMS and Instruments. This feature helps Scientists in minimising the extra effort of documentation.
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