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Wine isn’t just a beverage; it’s an art form, a science, and a journey that begins in the vineyard and culminates in your glass. But between those two points lies a critical step that often goes unnoticed: the meticulous work of a wine testing laboratory. These labs play an indispensable role in ensuring the quality, consistency, and safety of every…

In an era when environmental concerns loom large and sustainability takes center stage, environmental monitoring (EM) laboratories stand as beacons of scientific inquiry, tirelessly conducting various tests that hold the key to understanding and preserving our natural resources. In contrast to other environmental laboratories that concentrate on specific areas like water, soil, or air quality analysis, EM labs adopt a…

In our fast-paced world, convenience often reigns supreme. From online shopping to food delivery, we prioritize services that cater to our busy schedules. This trend has even infiltrated the healthcare industry, with urgent care centers and retail clinics emerging as popular alternatives to traditional primary care physicians. But is convenience truly the most important factor when it comes to your…

Clinical diagnostics: From the doctor’s office to a more complex organization… Diagnostic laboratory testing can involve quite a few moving parts: health insurance companies, having the doctor’s orders directed to them and the lab, dealing with forms (or completing them on a computer or smartphone), actually having samples taken, and then waiting for the results. Making all this work and…

When we think about the Earth beneath our feet, we often overlook its remarkable complexity. Unseen to the naked eye, the soil holds a wealth of information crucial for agriculture, environmental management, construction, and beyond. Soil testing labs play a pivotal role in unraveling the secrets hidden within this resource, where understanding its characteristics and quality are essential for informed…

Does your oil exploration laboratory need a client portal and why? For most of us, including oil testing labs, clients are the most important part of our laboratory’s business, whether they are external or internal. Let’s consider this: how easy, convenient, and fast is the sample submission and tracking process for your customers? Do clients have to fill out lengthy…

Executive Summary In the case of a manufacturing R&D laboratory serving a range of clients not only as an R&D resource but also as a quality and support/troubleshooting partner, there comes a time when the ever-increasing stockpiles of project documentation in the form of spreadsheets and, even worse, paper, become an unmanageable drain on staff resources, efficiency and therefore an…

In May of 2021, Colonial Pipeline, a prominent operator of a fuel pipeline network in the United States, became the target of a ransomware attack.1 This incident prompted a temporary pipeline shutdown. This caused disruptions to the fuel supply from Texas to the East Coast. The attack focused on operational control systems rather than laboratory data that is within a…

The medical device testing industry has high stakes, as laboratory results and recommendations directly impact public health and trust. The demand for safety and compliance is ever-present, prompting laboratories to seek innovative solutions to keep pace with the evolving regulatory landscape. Laboratory information management system (LIMS) software is a formidable tool that empowers laboratories to navigate the intricate processes involved…

Whenever a healthcare laboratory decides to upgrade the way it manages its data, managers must confront questions regarding LIMS and LIS like: Do we get a laboratory information system (LIS) or a laboratory information management system (LIMS)? How exactly is a LIS different from a LIMS? Are an LIS and LIMS the same thing? Historically, the two technologies were quite…