Top 3 STARLIMS Features You Probably Aren’t Using, But Should!

Top 3 STARLIMS Features You Probably Aren’t Using, But Should!Blog: Top 3 STARLIMS Features You Probably Aren’t Using, But Should!Congrats on implementing STARLIMS for your laboratory! This may come as a shock, but you probably aren’t using some of the great features of the LIMS, right out of the box. Like most laboratories, just getting an informatics system in place can be a tough process, forcing a lab to focus on critical items first, like sample reception, testing, and approvals. This means that other enhancements, modules, and features can be placed on the backburner or even forgotten. [Read More]

Integrated Reporting for Anatomic Pathology & Molecular Testing

Integrated  Reporting for Anatomic Pathology & Molecular TestingIn today’s anatomic pathology (AP) lab, molecular testing plays an increasingly important role in informing treatment decisions. With Sunquest’s integrated reporting capabilities for AP and molecular testing, review combined results in one actionable report for more coordinated, efficient care. [READ MORE]

Strategies for Creating Effective Technical Documentation – Part 1

Strategies for Creating Effective Technical Documentation – Part 1On April 20th, 2010, a massive explosion on BP’s Macondo well in the Gulf of Mexico killed 11 people and began the largest marine oil spill in history. Before the spill was over, 206 million gallons of oil were released into the Gulf of Mexico, ultimately affecting wildlife and water-quality along hundreds of miles of Gulf coastline. According to BP’s Deepwater Horizon Accident Investigation Report, reasons leading to the accident were lack of good technical documentation and non-adherence to the documents that did exist. [Read More]

Exemplar LIMS – Baylor College of Medicine Case Study

Exemplar LIMS – Baylor College of Medicine Case StudySee how Baylor College of Medicine’s Human Genome Sequencing Center uses Exemplar NGS LIMS from Sapio Sciences The BCM-HGSC is a world leader in genomics and one of the most technologically advanced laboratories processing a high volume and wide variety of samples and protocols. They have experienced dramatic growth in both the volume and complexity of the DNA sequencing including for COVID-19 testing. Click here to see how Baylor uses Exemplar’s NGS LIMS to meet their demand and how Exemplar has become an essential part of their future

Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 18, Issue 45

November 10, 2020 Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update Volume 18, Issue 45   In This Issue  Featured Books Past, Present, and Future of Cannabis Laboratory Testing and Regulation in the United States  Featured Content 11/10/2020 - Top 3 STARLIMS Features You Probably Aren’t Using, But Should!Congrats on implementing STARLIMS for your laboratory! This may come as a shock, but you probably aren’t using some of the great features of the LIMS, right out of the box. Like most laboratories, just getting an informatics system in place can be a tough process, forcing a lab to focus on critical items first, like…

How LIMS Integrations Can Improve Your Clinical Lab’s Performance

How LIMS Integrations Can Improve Your Clinical Lab’s PerformanceAll NGS clinical diagnostic laboratories want to run more efficiently—it’s a necessity if they want to remain competitive. They need to streamline laboratory workflows, save on labor costs, and scale their operations to meet demand, such as with the current calls for additional COVID-19 testing capacity. But it goes further than that. To keep their highly skilled employees engaged and reduce human error, they need to minimize both unnecessary duplicated effort and simple repetitive tasks.

System integrations can help labs address all of these issues. By bridging the gap between two or more self-sufficient, self-contained systems, they enable the reliable and efficient exchange of information. This helps labs improve their performance and productivity, and scale beyond what would be possible using manual processes.

Sample Tracking is Essential for Organizations that Outsource Laboratory Testing Activities

Sample Tracking is Essential for Organizations that Outsource Laboratory Testing Activities

Determining the pros and cons of operating an in-house laboratory or sending samples out to an external laboratory to be tested is increasingly topical. Whether your products are toys or fish pies, cars or shoes, blood products or water, nearly all testing can be performed by a contract laboratory. But It is a mistake to think that outsourcing your laboratory means you do not need a system for tracking samples and the resulting data.

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The Secrets of Successful LIMS Configuration

The Secrets of Successful LIMS Configuration ABOUT THIS WEBINAR: Are you interested in learning the secrets of LIMS configuration to allow easier modifications, extensions and upgrades? How can you ensure your implementation is successful? Learn what drives successful LIMS projects, unwrap the secrets of configuration, and discover the pitfalls to avoid. [LEARN MORE]

From the Bench to Benchling

Benchling is a next-gen laboratory informatics platform that is helping life science companies manage increasingly complex data workflows. GEN Edge talks to CEO/co-founder Saji Wickramasekara and Michael Schwartz, Head of Product Marketing. [Read More]

Sunquest Mitogen LIMS

Sunquest Mitogen LIMS is a comprehensive and flexible molecular and genetic laboratory information management system. As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the world, Sunquest Mitogen LIMS for COVID-19 is available to labs looking to quickly stand up testing in response to the pandemic. [LEARN MORE]

COVID-19 Insights: Streamlining lab work in these challenging times

COVID-19 Insights:  Streamlining lab work in these challenging timesStreamlining lab work in these challenging timesDuring this pandemic, around half of labs worldwide are shut down and only 14% of labs are fully functional at a time when 100% of labs need to be thriving. Support for labs impacted by the restrictions imposed by the crisis is critical. Tools such as laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and electronic laboratory notebooks (ELNs), among other solutions, can help mitigate the impact on life in the lab.

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Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 18, Issue 44

November 3, 2020 Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update Volume 18, Issue 44   In This Issue  Featured Books COVID-19 Testing, Reporting, and Information Management in the Laboratory  Featured Content 11/03/2020 - MEDEORA and LIMS at work to Extend Portfolio with QLIMS LIMS PlatformThe LIMS software from Australian software provider OnQ Software is now also available in Germany: The two partner companies MEDEORA and LIMS at work are responsible for acquiring new customers for QLIMS in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH). Their services also include implementation, training, and support. 11/03/2020 - From the Bench to BenchlingBenchling is a next-gen laboratory informatics platform…