Laboratory Information System

Question 1

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

Answer 1

LIMS

Question 2

it provides harmonization of workflows, procedures and tests and also ensures control over the processes in the lab

Answer 2

LIMS

Question 3

it is the core functionality of a LIMS

Answer 3

LIMS sample management system

Question 4

what are the important info about the sample that the LIMS stores

Answer 4

expiration date
storage
names of the researchers
sources
= storing reduce risk of expiration, contamination and loss of samples

Question 5

it is a functionality that provides increased integration with lab instruments

Answer 5

LIMS instrument integration

Question 6

briefly explain procedure execution and data management

Answer 6

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

Question 7

briefly explain the difference between LIMS, LIS and PDES

Answer 7

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

Question 8

the purpose of implementing LIMS

Answer 8

[SSECI]
efficiency
safety
compliance
speed
improving work comfort

Question 9

what are the advantages of LMIS

Answer 9

productivity
automation
connectivity
cost-cutting

Question 10

benefits for laboratory employees

Answer 10

collaboration
data visualization
sample management
data management
workflow management

Question 11

who uses LIMS

Answer 11

food industry
diagnostic and health care
pharmacy and biotechnology
criminology
environmental protection
industrial production

Question 12

steps in implementing LIMS

Answer 12

1. engage end users
2. define workflows
3. select the vendors
4. design your LIMS

Question 13

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

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audit trails

providing a detailed history of all activities.

Question 14

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

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audit management

Question 15

it reduces the mistakes of illegible information on the label and minimizing the human risk of human mistake

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barcode handling

Question 16

it is important in forensic labs, in evidence collection, retention and procedures of disposal

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chain of custody

Question 17

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.

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compliance

Question 18

It stores and handles demographic information about the clients. Moreover, it streamlines and facilitates communication with associated clients.

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Customer Relationship Management

Question 19

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

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Document Management

Question 20

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

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Document Management

Question 21

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

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Instrument Calibration and Maintenance

Question 22

can measure, record, and control inventories, as well as manage laboratory equipment.

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Inventory and Equipment Management

Question 23

can give laboratory managers sleepless nights. Complicated and troublesome, inventory management takes up a lot of time and requires concentration.

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Inventory and Equipment Management

Question 24

provides fast and dependable interfaces that allow for seamless implementation of data by a lab technician or electronic component

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Manual and Electronic Data Entry

Question 25

where all laboratory processes and procedures (P&P) and methodology are managed. It unifies and arranges all the procedures performed in the laboratory

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Method Management

Question 26

works as a natural extension of how work was planned and managed before its implementation

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Personnel and Workload Management

Question 27

it offers an opportunity to schedule and plan trainings for lab technicians.

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Training Management

Question 28

exercises control over the majority of processes performed in the lab, ensuring the highest quality

Answer 28

Quality Assurance and Control

Question 29

create laboratories’ needs or regulations and schedule reports. They can be prepared in a specific, required format to meet

Answer 29

Reports

Question 30

ability to track the amount of time an employee spends at work in general. It can be useful for payroll purposes

Answer 30

Time Tracking

Question 31

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.

Answer 31

Time Tracking