Laboratory Information Management

2007-11-05 11:53:31

( Pharmeceutical-Medical )



Trends in Today's Laboratories

Just like its business counterparts, laboratories and scientific research facilities need to operate efficiently in order to meet work requirements. These organizations need to conduct research and present data to their client organizations, such as government agencies, hospitals or manufacturers.

A laboratory or research facility may also be part of a larger business unit or corporation, and conducts research and development studies for various purposes, such as new product concepts or new uses for existing products.

How Laboratory Information Management Systems Can Help

Laboratory information systems aim to help you optimize your laboratory operations. All files and documents will be organized and stored properly, as well as easy to locate when needed. Your lab personnel will be able to carry out various tests and experiments properly, and all information from instruments to results can be documented easily. You can readily retrieve the stored data in your laboratory information management system or LIMS , and through built-in formulae and functions, transform the data in meaningful charts and tables for better presentation to your client organizations.

A laboratory information management system also helps you keep your laboratory functions streamlined, through proper scheduling of lab activities and personnel requirements. Under a LIMS system, no one will be idle or overworked, and everyone has a place and purpose to work at all times of the day.

With the high-technology features of your LIMS, your staff can accomplish experiments and tests at less than half the time if they were to work manually.
Research results can be derived much earlier, and can be tabulated and finalized faster.

Even external non-laboratory can do data searches through your LIMS, as long as they are authorized by your network. This minimizes having to follow up with the research team regarding developments of any study, and will enable lab staff to work uninterruptedly.

Where to Find Laboratory Information Management Software

There are websites that give you referrals to links which sell the LIMS system. You can install the standard versions, or have the LIMS software customized first to suit any peculiar requirements of your laboratory or research facility.

Your lab and IT personnel can be trained and oriented in using the LIMS, if needed. Or if you have been a LIMS for some time, you can also browse the web for any system updates.


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