February 25, 2016 - Title: Clinical Supplies Management System Implementation and Validation – The 3 Dos and Don’ts

If you have a paper-based CSMS you may be facing challenges such as: issues with routing paper, difficulty keeping track of inventory, compliance issues that have been noted by your organization based upon your paper system, and more. It’s time to look to a new electronic Clinical Supplies Management System and to learn the most important Dos and Don’ts when it comes to implementing and validating this system.

February 17, 2016 - LIMS Reporting

Khemia’s Omega 11 LIMS has a complete and easily configurable report developer that is straightforward and easy to navigate. With a few simple steps, what main sections are to be included in a report, what order they are to be presented in and what analytical data, field data and/or QC data are to be presented may be modified as needed, allowing a laboratory to quickly configure their reports to fit their clients’ specific needs.

February 11, 2016 - Free LIMS – An Oxymoron?

We're all familiar with Open Source "free" LIMS - but we pose the question: Is a Free LIMS really free? We take a closer look at this by examining the landscape, Implementation, Enhancement, and the Support for an Open Source "free" LIMS.

February 10, 2016 - LIMS for diagnostic & research labs involved in molecular, cytology, histology, NGS, NBS, translational medicine & bio-banking

Modern specialty diagnostic laboratories need an integrated LIMS that can handle molecular diagnostics, cytology, histopathology, NGS, FLOW, biochemistry, genetic cytology (Cyto / FISH)and microbiology related processes in a single system. Advanced detection of mutations, abnormalities in cells, chromosomes, karyotypes, DNA, gene, enzymes studies and biomarkers are very helpful in identification of potential source of disease and better patient care.

February 3, 2016 - Khemia Omega 11: Ad Hoc Queries

In almost every laboratory, a group of standard queries are developed within the LIMS. This prearranged group of queries covers 80-90% of the queries most laboratories and analysts will ever need. It is that “other” 10-20% of unique queries that can and will be the sticking point. It is often the lack of quick, customizable queries that can trip up productivity or limit quality control checks. Khemia’s Omega 11 offers an ad hoc query writer to overcome this.

January 29, 2016 - Empower 3 Implementation – The 4 Dos and Donts

Learn the Do's and Don'ts of Waters Empower 3 implementation to ensure successful implementation, deployment, and validation.

January 27, 2016 - 2016 Edition of the Complete Guide to LIMS & Laboratory Informatics released and ready for download

2016 Edition of the Complete Guide to LIMS & Laboratory Informatics released and ready for download.

Our LiMSforum group has just posted the 2016 Edition of the Complete Guide to LIMS & Laboratory Informatics. The guide has increased to 43 key LIMS vendors with published software prices and a collection of product demonstrations and over 200 other LIMS, LIS, ELN & SDMS vendors. You will want to login and access the system on-line since many of the product demonstrations are on-line videos. There is a free ebook download available as well to members of this group.

Please download your own copy or you can login with your Linkedin account and read the book directly on-line:

http://www.limsbook.com/the-complete-guide-to-lims-laboratory-informatics-2016-edition/

January 14, 2016 - What is a LIMS

A LIMS is not just a piece of software with features and functions, specifications and tests. That’s what a LIMS needs. But what a LIMS really is…..is a tool that can help you attain your scientific and business goals.

January 13, 2016 - LIMS Journal 2015 Annual Peer Reviewed LIMS papers and articles ready for download

The LiMSbook has posted the first of the Annual Archive of peer reviewed LIMS Journal articles. There were 27 comprehensive articles published in the journal in 2015 and we have compiled the complete list into our first Annual Compilation. The Journal is of course free and open access. Please download your own copy or you can login with your Linkedin account and read the journal on-line:
http://www.limsbook.com/lims-journal-annual-compilation-2015-edition/

December 30, 2015 - Case Study: RTI Laboratories

Nationally recognized laboratory slashes operating costs and boosts productivity over 20% with Khemia's Omega 11

December 22, 2015 - Best Blogs of 2015

Twice a week, we sit down and ask ourselves: "What do you want to hear about?" Our goal is to select blog topics that answer your questions. Here is a post listing some of the best blogs we wrote in 2015.

December 3, 2015 - Utilizing SOPs to Fill Computer System Validation (CSV) Gaps

Have you ever been working on the Computer System Validation (CSV) of a Laboratory System and hit a brick wall? After struggling with the system on your own and contacting the vendor, it is soon determined that an alternate solution must be found in order to meet the regulations.

November 16, 2015 - Why You Should Interface Your Instruments to LIMS

Why is it important to interface your instruments to your LIMS? What instruments CAN be interfaced? If it’s so important, how come so many laboratories still haven’t done so?

October 29, 2015 - Does a LIMS really Benefit Management more than Scientists?

It is surprising how often we hear scientists/lab technicians claiming that the LIMS only benefits Management. Why do they believe this and how can this belief be corrected in order to attain a successful LIMS project?

October 23, 2015 - I Hate LIMS

Why do some people seem to hate LIMS so much? A lot of times, their reasoning comes down to misconceptions. It's time to clear them up.

October 5, 2015 - How To Choose a LIMS Consultant

Do you know the 5 skill sets you need to look for when choosing a LIMS consultant?

September 16, 2015 - North Pole Lab Selects Omega 11 as its LIMS

With extensive research on different recording systems and professional experience, Alaska Analytical Laboratory's Laboratory Director found that Khemia’s Omega 11 Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is the best for her small business needs.