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…
FAQs About LIMS
You’ve explored the LabLynx website, but you still have some LIMS questions. To help you navigate our frequently asked questions page, just click on the links below to find the answers you need.
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…
What types of lab testing are affected by ISO/IEC 17025?
Testing in ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories The scope section of ISO/IEC 17025 indicates that the standard “is applicable to all organizations performing laboratory activities, regardless of the number of personnel.”[1] Further, in its terms and definitions section, the standard states that a laboratory—for the purposes of the document—is a “body that performs…
What standards and regulations affect a food safety laboratory?
Globally recognized food safety standards Like other industries, the food and beverage industry depends on well-defined and -justified standards to better ensure the quality of their products. Implementing and maintaining conformance to internationally recognized and benchmarked food safety standards benefits the food and beverage organization in a number of ways[1][2]:…
What standards & regulations affect a manufacturing-related lab?
By incorporating ISO 9001, ISO 17025, and FDA regulations into their operational frameworks, manufacturing-related laboratories elevate their practices to the highest quality, precision, and integrity standards. As these standards evolve, laboratories must remain vigilant, adapting and integrating new protocols to stay at the forefront of quality and compliance. Laboratories embracing…
What is laboratory informatics and why is it important?
Laboratory informatics (LI) is the use of information technology to support a laboratory’s testing mission. At its most basic, LI consists of a centralized system for the secure collection, storage, and distribution of laboratory data. Modern informatics solutions go far beyond data management to support all aspects of lab operations.…
How Can Science Majors Build a Profession in Lab Informatics?
In today’s digital age, laboratories are undergoing a profound transformation, fueled by technological advancements and the need for streamlined data management. As a result, Laboratory Informatics—the intersection of science, technology, and data—has emerged as a rewarding career path for science majors. If you have a background in biology, chemistry, physics,…
What potential does a LIMS have in improving the safety and satisfaction of food and beverage consumers?
We’ve come a long way from the days of adulterated milk and frequently contaminated foodstuffs of the 1800s, with food and beverage safety and satisfaction high on the list of societal needs. Demand- and regulation-driven change (along with greater understanding of contamination types and sources) has gone some way towards…
How does a LIMS benefit microbiological sampling and testing in the food and beverage industry?
The microbiology laboratory associated with food and beverage manufacturing serves the important purpose of better ensuring the quality and safety of those who inevitably consume what’s produced. However, unlike a clinical microbiology lab, the food-safety-oriented microbiology lab has distinct sampling and analysis workflows that add challenges to any paper-based efforts…
How does a LIMS help a food and beverage business better address the core principles of quality and safety management?
The core principles of food and beverage quality and safety management Proper management of food and beverage quality and safety is vital for not only the manufacturer but also the consumer. Hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) methods (described later) remain one of the obvious go-to tools for food…