Lecture 16

Question 1

What is the basic concept of LIMS?

Answer 1

LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) is a collection of computerized methods used to acquire, analyze, store, and report laboratory data.

Question 2

What is the universal and increasing need for LIMS in all labs?

Answer 2

Quality assurance and control
Error reduction
Fast sample turnaround
Management of information
The increasing need for LIMS is driven by advances in instrument automation, such as robotics for sample processing, and increased government regulations.

Question 3

What types of data are typically used in LIMS?

Answer 3

Alphanumeric
Descriptive
Limits
Numeric

Question 4

What types of laboratories use LIMS?

Answer 4

Research & Development
Analytical
Manufacturing

Question 5

What are Research and development lab typical requirements and characteristics?

Answer 5

Characteristics: Small, autonomous, conducts diverse and non-routine tests.
Requirements: Flexibility, traceability, security, time efficiency.

Question 6

What are analytical lab typical requirements and characteristics?

Answer 6

Characteristics: Large, dependent on organization, routine tests.
Requirements: Tracking samples/orders, scheduling tests, quality assurance, instrument interfacing.

Question 7

What are Manufacturing lab typical requirements and characteristics?

Answer 7

Characteristics: Ensures product specifications, includes ongoing testing of raw materials, processes, and final products.
Requirements: Rapid sample turnaround, connectivity with Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP), statistical process control, flexible reporting.