Laboratory Informatics Blog

Our previous blog on debunking LIMS and LIMS consulting myths proved to be a very popular blog.  With that in mind, we have gathered here five more prevalent LIMS myths to be discussed.  As before, while there may be a small kernel of truth to some of these, for the most part, these statements do… Read More

Generally speaking, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) software from any major laboratory informatics vendor can successfully automate and manage your labs, adding great value to your laboratory operations and organization. The LIMS product you have chosen (or are likely to choose) will have been used by many other companies and laboratories. But your implementation is… Read More

Once you’ve been involved in the laboratory informatics world for some time, you’ll invariably run into situations where the belief that the cure for all the lab organization’s ills is to just put in a LIMS.  Many even believe that all LIMS are the same so any LIMS will do.  Got quality issues – put… Read More

When deciding to make the purchase of a computerized system for your lab, it is important to know which areas require compliance. Testing of a laboratory informatics system (LIMS, ELN, CDS, SDMS), that is required to be compliant, is mandatory. Vendors supply their systems with appropriate validation documentation that is, in part, a basic outline… Read More

When implementing a new LIMS, the question is not usually whether to migrate legacy system data, but how much data, in what manner, and why?  These questions are usually best addressed early in your LIMS planning, as multiple stakeholders will be affected by your decisions.  Additionally, tasks may be added to the overall LIMS project… Read More