A Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is a software platform designed to digitize, automate, and centralize laboratory operations.
USES OF LIMS
Sample Lifecycle Tracking: Logs, barcodes, and tracks raw materials, in-process, and finished product samples from receipt to disposal.
Automated Data Capture: Directly integrates with instruments (like HPLC or balances) to eliminate manual transcription errors and automatically flag Out-of-Specification (OOS) results.
Regulatory Compliance: Maintained full audit trails, electronic signatures, and data integrity standards (FDA 21 CFR Part 11, ISO 17025, GMP/GLP).
Resource & Inventory Control: Tracks reagent expirations, culture media batching, and instrument calibration schedules.
Batch Release & Reporting: Automates workflow approvals and instantly generates Certificates of Analysis (CoA).
