Configurable LIMS for Comprehensive Lab Automation

While the core functions of laboratory information management systems, such as sample management, materials management, and process management, can at first appear homogenized among the market’s leading alternatives, LIMS are far from created equal when it comes to their configurability, speed of implementation, and reliance on custom code. All three of these elements are interrelated, as a highly configurable solution tends to take a low-code approach, speeding initial implementation and adaptability as scientific requirements evolve.

The other area in which LIMS solutions vary greatly is in their integration with the rest of the lab informatics ecosystem. While many alternatives claim to be platforms, a true platform will offer one unified experience that spans LIMS, ELN, and data management, with one login and one (very short) learning curve for the scientific user.

LIMS software allows for the storage of sample tracking data such as the source of the sample, expiration date and researcher’s information.

The best functionalities of modern LIMS systems include automation of workflows, efficient storage of large amounts of data, maintaining data quality and lab management standards as well as seamless integration with other instruments and systems.

LIMS are used by lab managers, lab technicians, bioinformaticians and lab support staff. Every lab can benefit from a laboratory information management system to ensure repeatable, high quality results and easy data searching and reporting.

A modern lab needs to have proper tracking of processing details as well as materials, samples, instruments and more. Lab processing data, including assay data, are some of the most prized and valuable assets of a pharma, biotechnology, research or clinical laboratory. It is critical to ensure that these are not only collected properly and that the data is accurate but that the data is easily accessible, visualizable and analyzable — all these constitute a modern informatics platform to enable the digital transformation of your life sciences organization.

The main purpose of a LIMS is to improve lab efficiency and accuracy by reducing manual operations. A laboratory information management system will perform a range of core functions. These normally include:

– Tracking bench protocols work via workflow process tracking
– Accountability of work done via process and data audit tracking
– Sample management
– Materials management
– Data access, dashboards and reporting

Naturally, not all LIMS Software Systems perform all these functions and the ability of the systems to enable rapid implementation of protocols will vary greatly.

Lab managers, lab technicians, bioinformaticians, and lab support staff all utilize lab management software and stand to benefit from its repeatable, highly quality results and easy data searching and reporting. From our perspective, the scientist, no matter their role or title, is the chief beneficiary of a LIMS. When a lab management system enables powerful workflow configurability with little friction, the true potential of scientific productivity is unleashed.

Due to rising molecule complexity, enhanced technology, and a variety of other factors, the modern lab is home to more data, from a more sophisticated range of instruments, across a more complex set of processes than ever before. Rising complexity in all aspects of scientific operations together expose the inadequacies of legacy information management approaches and the need for a simple, configurable, and scalable solution. The need for a proper LIMS is even greater in large molecule discovery and development, which is known for its unrivaled data demands.

Sapio is widely regarded by our customers as a dedicated partner, and we are dedicated to transparency and truthfulness in all that we do. Visit our company page to learn more about The Sapio Seven—seven principles that underpin our transformative solutions and daily work.

We offer several editions of our laboratory management software that can be tailored to each customer’s level of requirements. Check out our pricing page to learn more about pricing and features for our Gold, Silver, and Bronze editions.

Our commitment to lowering the barriers to adoption starts during LIMS implementation. Our laboratory management software is fully cloud-based and require nothing more than a modern web browser. Simply sign up and go, and benefit from our suite of powerful out-of-the-box tools, which make it easy to get started even if this is your first foray into LIMS.

Sapio Sciences customers gain free access to our support forum and helpful resource library whenever they create a free account. In addition, our resource library provides useful information about LIMS software and offers customers access to whitepapers and additional support.
Beyond our forum and resource library, the entire Sapio team is dedicated to supporting our customers in meeting their lab informatics-related objectives now and in the future. We consider ourselves true partners and are proud of the level of support. You can contact our sales and customer support teams for further advice.