According to Merriam-Webster, efficiency is defined as “effective operation as measured by a comparison of production with cost (as in energy, time, and money).” Thus, efficiency gains save time, money, and resources, and are the crux of the adage “work smarter, not harder.” With increases in efficiency, come increases in productivity, leading to more rapid turnaround of actionable scientific results or clinical diagnoses. [Read More]
The CSols Easter Bunny has a surprising depth of knowledge in laboratory informatics, given the bunny’s more well-known skills. The CSols Easter Bunny has been in the field for hundreds of years and has seen it all (or most of it). In this blog post, the Bunny leaves you some valuable Easter Eggs you can find for yourself in LabWare LIMS.
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There are many benefits of implementing an end-to-end Regulatory Information Management (RIM) system including the impact on regulatory compliance, speed to market, and revenue. A robust RIM solution can optimize collaboration and streamline processes driving higher quality work, faster. However, to reap these benefits, organizations need to ensure they have a strategy in place as they embark on this journey.
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Advanced stability management plays a crucial role in LIMS by ensuring product quality and safety. Companies in industries such as food and beverage and pharmaceuticals must conduct thorough stability studies to determine the shelf life and optimal storage conditions of their products. However, managing these studies can be a complex and time-consuming process, requiring a high level of organization and attention to detail.
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Oil and gas laboratories utilize many instruments and multiple processes to enable continuous evaluation and quality assurance, from exploration to extraction and refinement. Utilization of a LIMS is essential for optimal laboratory function, regardless of lab size or complexity.
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The FDA is responsible for protecting public health by ensuring that human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices are safe, effective and of high quality. Verification of data integrity is a critical aspect of this mission, and the FDA therefore expects that all data submitted to the Agency is both reliable and accurate.
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Off-the-shelf applications seem like easy, low-cost ways to replace laboratory paperwork, if you’re willing to accept their limitations. Rather than trying to meet your lab’s unique needs with a generic laboratory information management system, adopt a tailored LabLynx LIMS software solution that offers user-controlled configuration combined with extensions, integrations, and customizations.
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As the two sides of the same coin, researchers in wet and dry labs (bioinformatics, AI/ML) work in unison to further scientific discovery. However, several challenges have been associated with connecting the wet and dry labs as well as integrating complex scientific instruments. Moreover, healthcare and pharmaceutical facilities face challenges related to data management – multiple disjointed and point IT systems have evolved over the past 20 years. L7 Informatics is taking a modern look at this architecture and building a scientific process and data platform with multiple apps on top of it. [Read More]
With Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) playing a critical role in the speed and efficiency of today’s molecular testing, it’s essential for laboratory managers and other stakeholders to understand the impact LIMS can have and how to choose the software that’s best for them. Here at SCC Soft Computer, we know it can be an overwhelming research process – but we are here to break it all down in this blog post.
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The pharmaceutical industry faces unique challenges as it is complex and challenging. Companies need to maintain a large amount of data on their products, including manufacturing, distribution information, and test results, while also ensuring the security of this information. Successful drug manufacturing in today’s competitive market requires navigating rigorous regulatory scrutiny, managing increased financial pressures, and executing complex testing methods. At this juncture, QLIMS comes to the forefront with its range of solutions. In this blog post, we will explore the advantages and applications of LIMS in the pharmaceutical industry.
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Logilab ELN is a generic and dependable Laboratory Notebook application software, designed and developed by Agaram Technologies. It provides a fully configurable sheet template with a test-based workflow design to meet the needs of QA/QC and R&D operations for industries including pharmaceutical, life sciences, biopharmaceutical, chemical, petrochemical, environmental, food, feed, milling, and dairy.
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Environmental studies, such as wildfire research, are essential for a better understanding of the world in which we live. The study of wildfires' associated hazards can help us prepare for calamities, both present and in the years to come. The LabLynx ELab LIMS provides ample assistance to environmental labs by providing means for proper record tracking, documentation, sample tracking, and information sharing.
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Both paper-based systems and spreadsheets in the lab are labor-intensive to use, often requiring people to wait for access to the information they are looking for. A LIMS software solution provides simultaneous access to multiple users, makes it easy to search, and allows data entry to be either manual or electronic, allowing instrument data systems to enter results without human effort.
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Integrated data platforms allow you to make better data-driven decisions for your lab.
A Q&A interview of L7 Informatics’ President & CEO, Vasu Rangadass, led by Zahraa Chorghay, PhD, Clinical Writer and Editor at Today's Clinical Lab.
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Although some labs may opt to record their experiments on paper, or have personnel keep track of ordering information manually, these methods are outdated and have several limitations. The practice of using paper notebooks and records is still prevalent in labs, with some labs finding it more comfortable due to all their procedures being developed around legacy systems such as excel sheets, PDFs & paper based lab notebooks.
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Infectious diseases are still among the leading causes of death worldwide. Over 40 infectious diseases have been discovered in the past 50 years, including AIDS, SARS, MERS, Ebola, avian influenza, swine flu, Zika, and most recently COVID-19. While public health laboratories are vital, these labs aren’t always enough to handle the testing demands of today’s society, resulting in a need for clinical diagnostic laboratories.
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The Garvan Institute of Medical Research is a leading medical research institute in Australia, employing over 700 scientists and support staff. Garvan researchers have established a cancer tumour testing service that is designed to detect mutations to help oncologists determine treatment strategies. To handle the increasingly large volumes of samples it is anticipating, a new laboratory information management system (LIMS) was needed. This case study highlights how
QLIMS helped the laboratory overcome these challenges.
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How much should you realistically expect to pay for a LIMS and what are the important factors to consider?
When laboratories start thinking about a laboratory information management system (LIMS) a common question they ask is ‘what is it going to cost?’.
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Accurate expiration dates on consumer packaging are crucial to keeping the public safe. Expiration dates are calculated using stability studies that determine the shelf life of materials or products. With the importance of stability studies across multiple industries, it is imperative that labs seek a laboratory informatics solution that allows them to operate as efficiently and accurately as possible.
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With Agilent SLIMS software, 'questions become answerable'.
After Implementing Agilent SLIMS, a lab in London says it sees information with 'depth and richness that didn't exist before'.
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