Sources Sought: Hexavalent Chromium Testing Services
Solicitation #: 70Z03824IE0000007
“The USCG is looking for companies capable of providing laboratory results of surface dust contamination through wipe samples taken by USCG air stations and ALC.
Specific features and functions required are listed below.
Laboratory Equipment to distribute to air stations
* Sample Return Baggies
* Gloves for each wipe sample
* 5µm PVC Filter no cassette
* Green capped vials
* 10 x 10 cm Wipe Template
Laboratory certified to complete the requirements of
* OSHA W4001”…
Request for Proposals: Ada County Sheriff’s Office Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
Solicitation #: 24032
The Board of Ada County Commissioners, Idaho, has issued a request for proposals for a laboratory information management system (LIMS) for the county sheriff’s office. See the documents for more details.
Due date: 29 March 2024, 4:00 p.m.…
Invitation to Bid: Environmental Laboratory Information Management System
Solicitation #: ITB-24-24784
Hillsborough County Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) [Florida] seeks a qualified Contractor to provide a laboratory information management system (LIMS) to manage data produced by the EPC Laboratory. The LIMS application shall ensure that the Laboratory’s operations run smoothly, and efficiently, and meet required certification guidelines.…
Request for Proposal: Salton Sea Laboratory Services for the State Water Resources Control Board
Solicitation #: 23-061-170
“Prospective Proposers are invited to review and respond to the attached Request for Proposal (RFP), entitled RFP No. 23-061-170 entitled, Salton Sea Laboratory Services for the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Financial Assistance, hereinafter referred to as the Water Board.…
Sources Sought: Reference clinical laboratory testing and assay services for the HANDLS study
Solicitation #: 75N95024Q00194-SS
“The contractor shall perform pre-analytic processing, analysis, and result interpretation for clinical and anatomical pathology specimens as requested by the [National Institute on Aging] HANDLS physicians. Services shall include the transportation of clinical laboratory specimens to the contractor’s laboratory(ies) (including providing the shipping/pickup containers), the performance of analytical testing as defined by the contractor’s reference test manual, the reporting of analytical test results and consultative services as required to assimilate the full scope of its laboratory operations to the ordering facility.”…
Webinar: Unlocking Potential – Mastering DICOM Toolkits For Seamless Medical Imaging Integration
“Join us for an illuminating webinar where we explore the intricacies of DICOM toolkits, indispensable in the realm of medical imaging. Discover how these versatile tools streamline image management, enhance interoperability, and empower healthcare professionals with greater control over their imaging workflows.…
Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 22, Issue 13
March 28, 2024 Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update Volume 22, Issue 13 In This Issue Featured Books LIMS Selection Guide for ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratories Featured Content AI Trends in LaboratoriesArtificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the way laboratories operate, offering new capabilities that improve efficiency, accuracy, and innovation. From automation to predictive analytics, AI is transforming every aspect of laboratory workflows. Let’s explore some key AI trends that are reshaping the field of laboratory science. [Read More] Why Should You Upgrade Your LIMS?As technology advances and regulatory requirements evolve, labs must adapt to ensure efficiency, compliance, and optimal performance. One critical…AI Trends in Laboratories
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the way laboratories operate, offering new capabilities that improve efficiency, accuracy, and innovation. From automation to predictive analytics, AI is transforming every aspect of laboratory workflows. Let’s explore some key AI trends that are reshaping the field of laboratory science. [Read More]
Why Should You Upgrade Your LIMS?
As technology advances and regulatory requirements evolve, labs must adapt to ensure efficiency, compliance, and optimal performance. One critical aspect of this adaptation is replacing outdated Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) with modern, feature-rich solutions. Decide when to replace your existing LIMS with some critical considerations, including how modern LIMS solutions can streamline workflows, enhance compliance, and unlock future possibilities. [Read More]
How data-centric laboratory information systems create new value, using your laboratory’s own data
Enterprises, including laboratories, want to capitalise on complex, data-intensive AI/ML and advanced analytics workloads that involve petabytes of data. To accomplish that, they are reprioritising data as an organizational asset and reestablishing their enterprise information architecture around data models that are designed to generate reliable, structured data. [Read More]
What are the most important features of a LIMS?
The most important features of a LIMS may vary depending on your specific laboratory requirements and long-term goals, but core features include sample tracking, workflow management, and reporting. However, there are additional features that are expected from a modern, professional LIMS. These features are driven by the underlying purpose of a LIMS—helping labs efficiently produce timely, accurate, and repeatable results—and by regulatory, standard, management, and economic pressures. [Read More]
QLIMS for Water & Environmental Testing
As a long-time supplier to the Environmental and Water & Waste Water public sector we understand that lab managers are facing pressure to meet testing demands with fewer resources. They need to do more with less and identify workload issues or bottlenecks. This is where QLIMS comes in. With a large global presence, we understand the fundamental issues our customers are facing. In this blog post, we will dive into QLIMS features for Water and Environmental Testing. [Read More]
Invitation to Bid: Analysis of Soil Samples
Solicitation #: ITB 24-17933-SB
“he City of Lubbock is seeking bids for analyses to be performed on soil and forage samples collected and composited by the City, on City farms. Soil samples will be collected from the Lubbock Land Application Site and the Hancock Land Application Site by City of Lubbock employees.”…
Astrix Webinar – NuGenesis LMS – A Guide to Innovative Benefits and Proven Tactics for Conquering Lab Challenges
A webinar sponsored by Astrix
Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM EST / 10:00 AM PST
Presented by: Marcelo Soares, Delivery Manager, Astrix
Overview:
In this webinar, we will explore the usage of Waters NuGenesis LMS as a platform to manage laboratory operations, exploring the pros and cons of this platform when compared to market-standard options such as a LIMS.…
Webinar: The LIS Implementation Blueprint for Change
“This session uses LIS implementation as a case study to explore managing the Hierarchy of Needs in large-scale projects. We’ll examine the highs, lows, and realities of change management, drawing lessons to build a resilient, adaptable team. Insights gained will serve as a blueprint for nurturing employee growth and success in future organizational transformations … Following this session, the learner will be able to list the main stages of a new laboratory information system (LIS) implementation and define project scope and team members.…
Ten simple rules for managing laboratory information
For many years, the journal PLOS Computational Biology has been publishing a series of "Ten Simple Rules" articles as they relate to data management and sharing in laboratories and research institutes. In this latest installment of the series, Berezin et al. tap into their collective experience to address the management of laboratory data and information, particularly leveraging systems like a laboratory information management system (LIMS). In these rules, the authors examine aspects such common culture development, inventory management, project management, sample management, labeling, and more. They conclude that apart from "[i]mparting a strong organizational structure for your lab information ... the goal of these rules is also to spur conversation about lab management systems both between and within labs as there is no one-size-fits-all solution for lab management." However, the application of these rules isn't exactly a straightforward process; their success "relies on the successful integration of effective software tools, training programs, lab management policies, and the will to abide by these policies."
Webinar: Analytical Techniques to Uncover the Biological Burden of ‘Forever Chemicals’
“Per/polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) (also known as “forever chemicals”) are highly persistent, ubiquitous environmental contaminants associated with adverse health effects in humans and animals. PFASs are traditionally monitored via liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). However, the discovery of thousands of PFASs, many of which do not have analytical standards, has made comprehensive characterization impossible using targeted methods.…
Webinar: Evaluation of Prolonged Clotting Times: Lessons From the ARUP Pathologist-Driven Panel
“Prolonged clotting times (e.g., PT, aPTT) may be identified as unexpected laboratory findings or in the context of an evaluation for a bleeding disorder. Hemostasis/thrombosis laboratories are increasingly employing algorithmic strategies to evaluate prolonged PT and aPTT. This presentation will review basic principles of prolonged clotting time evaluation, discuss the benefits and challenges of pathologist contributions to a prolonged clotting time reflexive panel, and identify result patterns observed in prolonged clotting time panels performed and interpreted at ARUP Laboratories in recent years.”…
Request for Proposals: Laboratory Information Management System for Purdue University
Solicitation #: Doc4435686611
Purdue University is seeking a laboratory information management system (LIMS). However, no details are made public. It’s likely you’ll have to email the stated contact to get the documents.
Due date: 25 March 2024, 4:00 p.m. EDT…
Webinar: Streamlining Success: Implementing Documentation Burden Reduction with the AMIA 25×5 Toolkit
“The AMIA 25×5 Taskforce Documentation Burden Reduction Toolkit guides organizations through the process of reducing documentation burden. This webinar will highlight resources related to the governance of EHR optimization, implementation of solutions to reduce burden, and measurement of burden reduction. The webinar will also highlight a health system exemplar and offer an opportunity to ask questions and share documentation burden reduction challenges.…
