A good LIMS possesses considerable functionality. A typical system offers sample login capabilities and often creates batches and work lists, grouping samples by tests or departments. Schedules are generated, labels are printed, and quality control run batches are assigned. While testing is in process, tracking functions allow labs to track samples through their departments without the need to physically hunt down a specific sample. The elimination of mundane activities such as data transcription streamlines lab operations. In this case, data from analytical instruments is automatically transferred into the LIMS through instrument interfacing functions, increasing productivity while reducing transcription errors. LIMS then generate reports for clients via fax, e-mail, or hard-copy printout. All these functions are performed in an environment where hundreds or thousands of tests and samples are logged, processed, and filed for easy retrieval.
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 LIMS provide convenient access to a wealth of organized data |
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