The term “LIMS” is an acronym for “laboratory information management system.” It refers to whatever system a lab uses to manage their sample processing data. Today, that data management extends to every facet of laboratory functions, from customer service to invoicing and more. Your system may be paper-based (we feel…
FAQs About LIMS
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What are the key elements of a LIMS for clinical diagnostics?
Every sample, every diagnosis, and every patient’s well-being hinges on the accuracy and efficiency of clinical diagnostic laboratories. But adopting a LIMS system isn’t just about improving accuracy efficiency—it’s about safeguarding patient samples and data, adhering to standards like Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), and ensuring seamless integration with cutting-edge…
What Are 10 Reasons Why My Lab Should Buy a LIMS?
Laboratories face increasing demands to improve efficiency, ensure compliance, and deliver faster results. A Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is a powerful tool that can help labs meet these challenges and stay ahead of the curve. If you’re considering whether to implement a LIMS in your lab, here are ten…
What is the importance of a material testing lab to society?
Materials and materials testing Before we can answer why a materials testing laboratory is vital to society, we must ask what a material is and what testing looks like. The definition of “material” has varied significantly over the years, depending on the course of study, laboratory, author, etc. A 1974…
How does a cybersecurity standards framework fit into a laboratory’s cybersecurity plan?
An effective cybersecurity plan is imperative for any laboratory, given the often sensitive nature of the data it manages. However, a laboratory’s expertise lies in testing and analysis, not the vast and constantly evolving landscape of cyber risks. A cybersecurity standards framework can help labs develop a complete, effective, and…
Can Adding a LIMS to My Lab REALLY Save Time and Money? (The Surprising Truth)
Are you drowning in paperwork, chasing lost samples, or struggling to meet deadlines? If your lab feels more chaotic than controlled, you’re not alone. Many labs are discovering that a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) isn’t just a luxury – it’s a lifeline. But does the hype match reality? Can…
What is the importance of a manufacturing related laboratory to society?
Manufacturing-related laboratories are a cornerstone of modern society, driving innovation, ensuring quality, and safeguarding the well-being of populations worldwide. Their importance is not confined to just the realms of research and development. From pharmaceuticals that heal us to consumer electronics that connect us, manufacturing labs are behind the products we…
What Role Does a LIMS Play in ISO 17025 Accreditation & Compliance?
At its core, ISO 17025 (ISO/IEC 17025) is all about being a registered, genuine laboratory using valid test methods that produce verifiable, accurate results and the organization and documentation of all of it. It is the general laboratory equivalent of the medical laboratory standard ISO 15189. The latest iteration, ISO/IEC…
What Is the Difference Between an LIS and a LIMS?
Most of us in the laboratory community have heard the term “LIMS,” though, in the healthcare arena, it’s probably “LIS.” And maybe we even have a vague notion of what the terms mean. But as technology becomes a bigger and bigger part of our world generally, and inevitably in the…
Should My Lab Choose a Cloud-Based LIMS?
LabLynx has always championed cloud-hosted LIMS. In fact, company founder John Jones introduced the ELab LIMS as the world’s first cloud-hosted LIMS in 1997 – officially incorporating LabLynx as a company three years later to support, improve and refine the system. Back then there wasn’t actually any such thing as…