In our lifetimes, health is the truest form of wealth, and maintaining health and a high standard of living depends on access to and availability of quality healthcare. To cure the numerous illnesses that one could suffer throughout their lifetime, it is necessary to live a healthy lifestyle and have…

Clinical diagnostics: From the doctor’s office to a more complex organization… Diagnostic laboratory testing can involve quite a few moving parts: health insurance companies, having the doctor’s orders directed to them and the lab, dealing with forms (or completing them on a computer or smartphone), actually having samples taken, and…

When we think about the Earth beneath our feet, we often overlook its remarkable complexity. Unseen to the naked eye, the soil holds a wealth of information crucial for agriculture, environmental management, construction, and beyond. Soil testing laboratories play a pivotal role in unraveling the secrets hidden within this resource,…

Choosing the best laboratory information management system (LIMS) for your lab will require careful consideration and typically starts with an introductory meeting with a LIMS vendor. During the initial consultation, you can expect to have a detailed discussion about your laboratory’s specific requirements, workflows, and challenges. The consultation allows both…

There comes a point in every lab where the way things work just doesn’t anymore. Data gets scattered across paper files, spreadsheets, and a patchwork of laboratory systems. Manual processes can’t keep up with rising demand. Ultimately, customer satisfaction plummets with profound implications for the lab. All these challenges stem…

Does your oil exploration laboratory need a client portal and why? For most of us, including oil testing labs, clients are the most important part of our laboratory’s business, whether they are external or internal. Let’s consider this: how easy, convenient, and fast is the sample submission and tracking process…

Executive Summary In the case of a manufacturing R&D laboratory serving a range of clients not only as an R&D resource but also as a quality and support/troubleshooting partner, there comes a time when the ever-increasing stockpiles of project documentation in the form of spreadsheets and, even worse, paper, become…

Imagine this scenario: You have a cutting-edge DNA sequencing laboratory on the East Coast and a talented scientist who excels at chemical synthesis and compound screening working in your West Coast lab. Recognizing the potential synergy between their research specialties, the labs collaborate to accelerate their progress. However, they soon…

In May of 2021, Colonial Pipeline, a prominent operator of a fuel pipeline network in the United States, became the target of a ransomware attack.1 This incident prompted a temporary pipeline shutdown. This caused disruptions to the fuel supply from Texas to the East Coast. The attack focused on operational…

The medical device testing industry has high stakes, as laboratory results and recommendations directly impact public health and trust. The demand for safety and compliance is ever-present, prompting laboratories to seek innovative solutions to keep pace with the evolving regulatory landscape. Laboratory information management system (LIMS) software is a formidable…

When evaluating a laboratory information management system (LIMS) solution, you should consider several key features. Here we choose 20 critical features your modern LIMS should have. Sample management: This includes sample tracking, identification, and storage capabilities, including barcoding and RFID integration. Efficient sample management ensures accurate tracking and identification, in…

Whenever a healthcare laboratory decides to upgrade the way it manages its data, managers must confront questions regarding LIMS and LIS like: Do we get a laboratory information system (LIS) or a laboratory information management system (LIMS)? How exactly is a LIS different from a LIMS? Are an LIS and…

By the third grade, most children have been taught that about 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered in water. However, of all the water on our planet, more than 99 percent of it is unusable by humans and many other living things.1 Scientists, business owners, non-profit organizations, and governments…

Mining is not a new industry and as it has evolved, the industry has benefited from various technology advances including the invention and advancement of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). In the beginning, miners would use primitive tools, digging mine shafts by hand. Eventually, miners learned that starting a fire…

How informatics tools like a laboratory information management systems (LIMS) can help save your lab’s data and budget When was the last time you sent a fax?  They still find use in business where security is a concern although that presumption of a secure means of communication might be as…

Environmental research laboratories study and test a broad realm of topics, from air and water quality and pollution levels to soil and sediment quality and erosion rates. They explore renewable energy sources and sustainable technologies. Environmental labs also investigate the causes, impacts, and mitigation strategies related to climate change. There…

Factors that affect the adoption and utilization of laboratory systems like a laboratory information management system (LIMS)… There was a time when the idea of purchasing a LIMS would be met with skepticism. In the past, a LIMS purchase was less about a product installation and more about a project definition.…

In a previous LabLynx blog post, “Benefits of Laboratory Courses in Education,” author Dena Standley explored the importance for students of all ages to learn how to pose questions, develop hypotheses, gather data, and practice scientific learning to fully appreciate science’s experimental nature. Hands-on laboratory activities encourage students to find…

Implementing a new laboratory information management system (LIMS) gives you a chance to start fresh. From the moment your LIMS goes live, the data that drives your lab is in one convenient location. But what happens to the records from your old system? Legacy spreadsheets and databases may contain important…

In laboratories around the world, the best scientific minds are discovering new genome treatments for cancers, pushing the boundaries of nuclear fusion as a clean energy source, testing our food and beverages for contaminants that have the potential to cause illness or death, and studying the impact of global warming…