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How Smarter Lab Management Can Drive Real Environmental Impact | LabLynx LIMS

How Smarter Lab Management Can Drive Real Environmental Impact

July 29, 2025
Laboratories are vital to scientific and industrial advancement, yet many lab operations are surprisingly resource-intensive. According to the University of Calgary’s Sustainable Labs program, laboratories can use up to 10 times more energy and four times more water than typical office spaces of the same size. When multiplied across thousands of labs worldwide, the environmental cost is staggering. As sustainability…
6 Signs Your Lab is Falling Behind and How to Turn It Around | LabLynx LIMS

6 Signs Your Lab is Falling Behind and How to Turn It Around

July 24, 2025
Falling behind in the lab doesn’t happen overnight. It starts with a missed result here, a bottleneck there, and slowly snowballs into inefficiencies that affect quality, compliance, and client trust. As science and technology continue to evolve, labs that rely on outdated methods risk becoming less competitive and more error-prone. Fortunately, there are clear warning signs and even clearer solutions…
LIMS vs. ELN: Key Differences and How They Work Together | LabLynx LIMS

LIMS vs. ELN: Key Differences and How They Work Together

July 22, 2025
What is a LIMS and ELN, and how do you know which to use? Laboratory automation expert Joe Liscouski reviews the two informatics applications and delves into discussion on which to use when.…
Laboratory Reporting: Improving Accuracy, Efficiency, and Compliance | LabLynx LIMS

Laboratory Reporting: Improving Accuracy, Efficiency, and Compliance

July 17, 2025
Laboratory reporting is more than just data entry—it’s the cornerstone of decision-making in modern labs. Whether you’re delivering patient results, regulatory reports, or internal performance metrics, your reporting process must be fast, accurate, and audit-ready. This article explores how to optimize laboratory reporting using the latest tools, workflows, and strategies to meet the demands of today’s data-driven scientific environments. What…
Reducing Human Error in Labs: Strategies for Safer, Smarter Science | LabLynx LIMS

Reducing Human Error in Labs: Strategies for Safer, Smarter Science

July 15, 2025
Even the most experienced laboratory professionals make mistakes—but in high-stakes environments, small errors can lead to big consequences. From compromised data to regulatory violations and safety risks, human error in labs affects not only results but also reputation and compliance. Fortunately, with the right strategies and tools, reducing human error in labs is not only possible—it’s essential for long-term success.…
Lost Samples? The Label Blunder That’s Costing Labs Millions (Fix It With This Simple Inventory Trick!) | LabLynx LIMS

Lost Samples? The Label Blunder That’s Costing Labs Millions (Fix It With This Simple Inventory Trick!)

July 10, 2025
Imagine this: It’s a bustling Monday morning in your state-of-the-art research lab. Your team is knee-deep in a groundbreaking genomics project, racing against deadlines to analyze precious DNA samples that could unlock the next big breakthrough in personalized medicine. Suddenly, panic sets in—one of your key samples is missing. Hours turn into days of frantic searching through freezers, spreadsheets, and…
What Labs Can Learn from Tech Giants Like Netflix, Amazon, and Tesla | LabLynx LIMS

What Labs Can Learn from Tech Giants Like Netflix, Amazon, and Tesla

July 1, 2025
Explore how today’s most innovative companies can inspire your lab to run smarter, move faster, and think bigger. The Lab as a System: Why Tech Giants Can Teach Us More Than We Think It might sound strange at first. What could a lab possibly learn from Netflix, Amazon, or Tesla? They don’t run tests or follow SOPs. But they do…
CAP Accreditation for Laboratories: Elevating Diagnostic Excellence Through Rigorous Standards | LabLynx LIMS

CAP Accreditation for Laboratories: Elevating Diagnostic Excellence Through Rigorous Standards

June 12, 2025
In clinical diagnostics, precision and reliability are not just important—they’re mission-critical. Laboratories that aim to lead in quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance often seek accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP). Recognized as one of the most rigorous and respected accreditation programs globally, CAP sets the benchmark for laboratory excellence. CAP accreditation goes beyond minimum regulatory requirements, offering…
CLIA Compliance in the Laboratory: Ensuring Accuracy, Quality, and Diagnostic Confidence | LabLynx LIMS

CLIA Compliance in the Laboratory: Ensuring Accuracy, Quality, and Diagnostic Confidence

June 12, 2025
Laboratories are the backbone of clinical diagnostics, influencing millions of healthcare decisions every year. In such a critical role, even small errors in testing can have serious consequences. That’s why the U.S. federal government enforces the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), a comprehensive set of standards to ensure quality and reliability in all laboratory testing performed on human specimens. Whether…
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in the Laboratory: Ensuring Consistency, Safety, and Compliance | LabLynx LIMS

Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in the Laboratory: Ensuring Consistency, Safety, and Compliance

June 12, 2025
For laboratories supporting product development, quality control, or regulatory testing in industries like pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, and cosmetics, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) is not just a guideline—it’s a legal and operational imperative. GMP ensures that every product leaving your facility meets the highest standards of quality, consistency, and safety. Without it, even the most scientifically sound processes can lead…