The introduction of LIMS software is a very lucrative investment. It provides benefits to all aspects of the business, not just to the laboratory itself but also to the customers of the laboratory whether they be internal or external customers. The pressures in a laboratory to improve performance regarding sample turnaround and the quality of the data being reported are becoming more intense and a well implemented LIMS system can assist in these areas.
Improved Sample Management
This is one of the key benefits that LIMS software can give your business. Samples logged into the LIMS are given a unique number and barcoded, all actions performed on the samples are recorded with details of the person performing the action and the time when the action was performed. This increase in traceability aids with regulatory compliance improves the capacity of the lab and improves turnaround times.
Capture of Data directly from Laboratory Instruments
This feature of an LIMS gives you benefits in data accuracy and the speed of data entry, again aiding with compliance and improving the performance of the lab. Also reducing the number of retests required saving the laboratory both time and money.
Traceability and Access to Data
An LIMS system will provide various levels of security and audit trails to enable you to trace activity and provide accountability. Access to historical data using inbuilt searching facilities and reporting tools provide far greater possibilities to perform analysis on your data and use this information to improve productivity.
Tracking of Consumables/Reagents and Accurate Calculations
Many LIMS offer the capability to manage your stocks of consumables, keeping track of expiry dates and locations, and linking these to specific methods to control usage. The ability to track reagent expiry and to run reports against the LIMS data to identify consumables that are approaching expiry can reduce the risk of compliance issues, and retesting. Also, built-in calculations remove errors during manual calculation processing, eliminating costly retesting.
Unlimited Advantages
These are not the only benefits of introducing the innovative and advanced LIMS software system into your organization or business. The unique ability to configure the LIMS to your specific business requirements will show many additional benefits for your business.