Laboratory Information System Flashcards
it is the answer to the needs of modern laboratories . it is a software system that facilitates the management of samples, test result and associated data to improve lab productivity and effectiveness
LIMS
it provides harmonization of workflows, procedures and tests and also ensures control over the processes in the lab
LIMS
it is the core functionality of a LIMS
LIMS sample management system
what are the important info about the sample that the LIMS stores
expiration date
storage
names of the researchers
sources
= storing reduce risk of expiration, contamination and loss of samples
it is a functionality that provides increased integration with lab instruments
LIMS instrument integration
briefly explain procedure execution and data management
procedure execution:
controls how lab procedures are carried out
guides lab step-by-step through processes
help set up and run experiments correctly
download data in real time as procedures are happening
data management:
handles large amt of data procedures in labs
helps organize store and retrieve data easily
saves raw and standardized version
= simple to access info from any computer
reduce paper records = more efficient and cost-effective
briefly explain the difference between LIMS, LIS and PDES
LIMS (sample-centric for industrial labs)
used in industrial and research lab
focus on managing samples and ab workflows
helps w environmental, research or commercial analysis
improves lab efficiency and safety
LIS (patient-centric for clinical settings)
used in clinical setting like hospital
focus on patient info rather than samples
store patient demographics and clinical test result
manage patient data and medical records
PDES - process development execution system (process-centric for advanced manufacturing)
not specific to lab
has a boarder scope in manufacturing processes
guide and manages complex industrial processes
the purpose of implementing LIMS
[SSECI]
efficiency
safety
compliance
speed
improving work comfort
what are the advantages of LMIS
productivity
automation
connectivity
cost-cutting
benefits for laboratory employees
collaboration
data visualization
sample management
data management
workflow management
who uses LIMS
food industry
diagnostic and health care
pharmacy and biotechnology
criminology
environmental protection
industrial production
steps in implementing LIMS
- engage end users
- define workflows
- select the vendors
- design your LIMS
it allow lab technologists to follow the path of the audit from the end to the very beginning, clearly indicating the collaborator and the exact time of particular actions or to automate the audit process
audit trails
providing a detailed history of all activities.
it can automate and control the process of audit, making sure that all the regulations are met and all steps are being followed. it also detects irregularities and immediately reports them to minimize the potential damage
audit management
it reduces the mistakes of illegible information on the label and minimizing the human risk of human mistake
barcode handling
it is important in forensic labs, in evidence collection, retention and procedures of disposal
chain of custody
It can be used in laboratories in a variety of different industries to manage and analyze data on samples, tests, test results, and many more. Many of these industries are subject to strict restrictions and so are the laboratories within them.
compliance
It stores and handles demographic information about the clients. Moreover, it streamlines and facilitates communication with associated clients.
Customer Relationship Management
able to manage sample and experiment data, the addition of the functionality to create, manage, import, and export different kinds of data was a natural but also a highly beneficial choice
Document Management
the functionalities to upload and index documents of almost any file type and size, provide text search, convert and export to relevant formats such as PDF, or add documents as attachments in the system
Document Management
Keeping track of all the processes connected with instrument calibration and maintenance is quite a challenge, especially in such a demanding environment as the laboratory
Instrument Calibration and Maintenance
can measure, record, and control inventories, as well as manage laboratory equipment.
Inventory and Equipment Management
can give laboratory managers sleepless nights. Complicated and troublesome, inventory management takes up a lot of time and requires concentration.
Inventory and Equipment Management
provides fast and dependable interfaces that allow for seamless implementation of data by a lab technician or electronic component
Manual and Electronic Data Entry
where all laboratory processes and procedures (P&P) and methodology are managed. It unifies and arranges all the procedures performed in the laboratory
Method Management
works as a natural extension of how work was planned and managed before its implementation
Personnel and Workload Management
it offers an opportunity to schedule and plan trainings for lab technicians.
Training Management
exercises control over the majority of processes performed in the lab, ensuring the highest quality
Quality Assurance and Control
create laboratories’ needs or regulations and schedule reports. They can be prepared in a specific, required format to meet
Reports
ability to track the amount of time an employee spends at work in general. It can be useful for payroll purposes
Time Tracking
This feature can be applied to more specific projects and tasks, and help in an employee work evaluation program, indicating employees’ pace of work and time spent on individual tasks.
Time Tracking
