What do Laboratory Accreditation for Analyses of Foods (LAAF) labs require from a LIMS?
Labs that get accredited to Laboratory Accreditation for Analyses of Foods (LAAF) need to demonstrate ISO/IEC 17025 compliance to food and beverage test methods and specific LAAF requirements. This requires a well-designed LIMS that can address the needs of ISO/IEC 17025 and the requirements LAAF places on the lab for LAAF accreditation. [Read More]
A Guide to Validating your Learning Management System
This white paper provides a comprehensive guide to validating your electronic learning management system (LMS). It explains what LMS validation involves, why it's important for regulated industries, and how the process addresses three main challenges. [Read More]
Autoscribe Demonstrates Advances in Configurable LIMS at PITTCON
Autoscribe is thrilled to be demonstrating its latest Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) innovations at the industry’s leading US laboratory event PITTCON 2024 (San Diego, USA – February 24-28, 2024). Autoscribe Informatics, now part of Xybion Digital, will showcase the industry’s leading configurable laboratory software solution, Matrix Gemini LIMS. [Read More]
What standards & regulations affect a materials testing lab?
Materials testing and the standardized test methods are as diverse as the material types and industrial applications of those material types. These standard test methods are created by numerous national and international entities and adopted by accrediting organizations, regulatory bodies, and the materials testing labs themselves. Materials testing labs should understand how these regulations drive business and testing demand. [Read More]
Astrix Webinar – Selecting and Implementing a LIMS for a Pharma QC Laboratory
A webinar sponsored by Astrix
Date: Wednesday, January 17, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM EST / 10:00 AM PST
Presented by: Michael Gannon, Senior Director Astrix Europe, Astrix
Overview:
In this webinar, we will explore the benefit of LIMS to most pharmaceutical manufacturers has largely been for compliance support.…
Effect of good clinical laboratory practices (GCLP) quality training on knowledge, attitude, and practice among laboratory professionals: Quasi-experimental study
In this brief 2023 article published in Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, Patel et al. provide the results of their survey-based analysis of laboratorians' knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) towards laboratory quality through good clinical laboratory practice (GCLP) training. Noting the "ethical obligation to provide accurate and precise results that are cost- and time-effective," the authors state that it's imperative for clinical laboratory personnel to adhere to quality planning and system implementation, while also possessing an understanding of quality management principles as they apply to the lab. The authors describe their survey format and present the results of their survey, concluding that while no statistically significant differences could be found towards staff attitudes towards quality in the lab after GCLP training, laboratorians in their survey acknowledged the benefits of GCLP guidelines and accreditation, as well as the importance of training on such matters. "Such training and assessments would also aid in evaluating the performance of laboratory staff, contributing to improved learning, execution of GLPs, and consistent patient care services."
Request for Proposal: Laboratory Information System for Ramsey County, MN
Solicitation #: RFP-PH555-27661-0-2023/KB
“Ramsey County, [Minnesota,] through the Saint Paul – Ramsey County Public Health (SPRCPH) Department, seeks a computer software system (‘System’) that receives, processes, stores and manages data from all stages of the laboratory testing workflow. This data includes both incoming testing orders and outgoing test results.…
Invitation for Bids: Geochemical Lab Assay Services
Solicitation #: TECH-IFB-2023-3260
“University of Montana, Montana Tech, (hereinafter referred to as ‘University’) is soliciting bids for geochemical lab assay services. A more complete description of the supplies and/or services sought is provided under ‘Specifications and Pricing Schedule’ of this IFB.…
Sources Sought: Reference laboratory testing and pathology consultation services
Solicitation #: SS-24-PHX-013
“The Contractor shall furnish all necessary personnel, facilities, equipment and such other professional competence normally furnished to provide reference laboratory testing and pathology consultation services to the Moapa Indian Health Service (IHS) clinic located on the Moapa River Indian Reservation, Moapa, Nevada.”…
Request for Proposals: Construction Materials Testing Services
Solicitation #: RFP-24021-0-2023/CR
“Notice is hereby given that the Village of Wilmette (the ‘Village’) will receive proposals on DemandStar.com until 01/12/2024 at 12:00 pm local time for Construction Materials Testing Services related to the Village’s Road Program and Alley, and Brick Streets construction projects.…
Request for Proposals: Industrial Pre-treatment Laboratory Analysis
Solicitation #: Unknown
The City of Quincy, Illinois is seeking proposals for laboratory analyses of industrial pre-treatment samples. See the RFP for more.
Due date: 11 January 2024, 4:00 p.m. CST…
Request for Proposal: Coroner Toxicology Testing Services
Solicitation #: 24-78221
“The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) is responsible for creating and maintaining a statewide toxicology testing program for coroners to use, free of charge. IC 4-23-6.5 requires: The state department of health shall contract with a third party for testing services under this chapter … Under this RFP, the respondent will be awarded a contract with the goal and obligation to have the capacity to provide statewide toxicology testing services for all of Indiana’s 92 county coroners.”…
Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 22, Issue 2
January 11, 2024 Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update Volume 22, Issue 2 In This Issue Featured Books LIMS Selection Guide for Food Safety and Quality Featured Content How can a LIMS assist food and beverage industry compliance with ISO 22000 and ISO/IEC 17025?Maintaining compliance to standards like ISO 22000 and ISO/IEC 17025 for food and beverage labs drives the need for an informatics tool such as a LIMS. Large amounts of data and information need to be captured by the LIMS, which can better empower the food and beverage company (and its laboratory) to comply with and gain insight from…Request for Information: Technology Transfer Database and Document Management System
Solicitation #: NIST-AMD-F-TPO-SSN-24-12
“The Technology Partnerships Office (TPO) serves the National Institute of Standard and Technology (NIST) mission by getting knowledge and discoveries from the laboratory to the general public so that laboratory research can bring about innovations that will help stimulate the U.S.…
Webinar: Time for AI: Accelerating clinician access with automated identity security
“A clinician’s priority will always be their patients and anything that delays or prevents them from doing their job compromises that promise. However, continuous cyber-attacks require organizations to balance granting of access without granting too much access, which can result in excess privilege or orphaned accounts.…
Request for Proposals: Laboratory Information Management System for City of Norwich, CT
Solicitation #: 24-18
“The City of Norwich, Connecticut’s “Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) has identified a need to replace their existing software with an option that provides more functionality for regulatory reporting and data analysis. The increased functionality must allow for the exporting of XML files into the Compliance Monitoring Data Portal (CMDP) system or be able to export to the Excel template generated by the State as well as be able to generate internal reports for data analysis.…
How can a LIMS assist food and beverage industry compliance with ISO 22000 and ISO/IEC 17025?
Maintaining compliance to standards like ISO 22000 and ISO/IEC 17025 for food and beverage labs drives the need for an informatics tool such as a LIMS. Large amounts of data and information need to be captured by the LIMS, which can better empower the food and beverage company (and its laboratory) to comply with and gain insight from regulations and standards affecting their activity. [Read More]
Invitation for Bids: Certified Laboratory Analytical Services for the Jefferson Parish Department of Environmental Affairs
Solicitation #: 5000144101
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana’s Department of Environmental Affairs is seeking a two-year service contract from a qualified laboratory to conduct environmental analytical laboratory services. See the bid documents for more information.
Due date: 10 January 2024, 11:00 a.m. CST…
How LES Complements LIMS for Seamless Lab Operations
The integration of LES (Lab Execution Systems) and LIMS has become increasingly popular. This powerful combination can help to boost efficiency, accuracy, and compliance across a wide range of laboratory processes. By working together, LES and LIMS can revolutionise the way labs operate. Let’s take a closer look at some of the key benefits of this integration. [Read More]
Selecting a Managed Services Partner for Laboratory Informatics
Scientific organizations face ever increasing pressure from business stakeholders to reduce costs while improving operational efficiency, scalability, and agility. Laboratory research is more complicated and dependent on informatics than ever. IT organizations are seeking a solution through the development and deployment of an integrated laboratory informatics strategy and infrastructure. Making the transition to an integrated laboratory ecosystem requires substantial IT work and resources. In this blog, we explore the benefit from partnering with a 3rd party informatics provider with specialized scientific expertise to help support and maintain laboratory systems. [Read More]
