February 15, 2024
Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update

Volume 22, Issue 7

 

In This Issue

 Featured Books

The Complete Guide to LIMS and Laboratory Informatics - 2024 Edition

 Featured Content

Conquering Laboratory Data Management: Decoding Data Platforms for Life Sciences

Businesses in the life sciences sector are navigating complex decisions regarding their laboratory data management. They face demands for data accuracy, compliance, and integrity that drive decisions about data platform use. A platform serves as a bespoke hub for data regardless of which or how many data sources are involved. Your platform choice can be a game changer for accessibility, flexibility, and data management as the life sciences industry adapts to technological advancements. [Read More]


What are the LIMS key elements for construction & engineering?

A construction & engineering lab can involve many test methods defined by various accreditations and regulations, benefiting from various LIMS functionalities. Many LIMS vendors will already provide support for unique sample IDs, user qualification management, and data import and export. However,  FAQ examines more specific functionality specific to a construction and engineering laboratory. [Read More]


LIMS Wizards Unveils New Features of LabTwin and SampleVision 3.1 at Pittcon 2024

LIMS Wizards, LLC, a global scientific software solutions provider, will exhibit LabTwin and SampleVision at Pittcon 2024. Both products have made technological advances to provide the end user with increased functionality across various industries. These features will be on display at booth 940. Recent breakthroughs in AI technology are set to revolutionize laboratory operations, and LabTwin’s AI-powered, voice-activated digital lab assistant is at the forefront of this transformation. [Read More]


Customer Q&A: Key Takeaways from a 14 Year Partnership with Bayer

With over 14 years of working with STARLIMS, Senior Business Solution Architect at Bayer AG, Tassilo Steffl, knows how to get the most value out of a laboratory information management system (LIMS).   In this fireside chat with STARLIMS Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer Brandon Henning, Tassilo discusses some of the key takeaways and benefits from the partnership with STARLIMS. [Read More]


What is the importance of a construction and engineering laboratory to society?

The proper quality and characterization of construction and engineering materials is critical to a construction project’s long-term success. The analysis of construction and earth materials is driven largely by society’s desire for safer, more durable structures to live, work, and play in. This testing benefits society by saving lives and reducing pre-construction, construction, and post-construction costs. [Read More]


Optimising Core Lab Performance: Omics Challenges Meet LIMS Solution

In the dynamic realm of core labs, where the focus is on unravelling the mysteries of omics—proteomics, genomics, and sequencing—the quest for groundbreaking discoveries is ceaseless. Core labs play a pivotal role in revealing new drug targets, diagnostic methods, and personalised drug therapies, driving the advancement of medical science. This brings to mind the big question “How to improve core lab operations?”. [Read More]


Understanding Compliance Regulations in the Life Science Sector Part 1

Compliance with industry regulations is non-negotiable in the fast-paced and highly regulated realm of life sciences. Navigating the intricate web of rules and standards is essential to ensure product and service safety, efficacy, and quality. This blog seeks to unravel the complexities of compliance regulations in the life science sector, providing a comprehensive understanding for professionals and organizations operating within this dynamic field. [Read More]


Selecting lab software: Are you asking the right questions?

As consumers, we have a habit of purchasing products with features that fix the symptoms we are experiencing – an approach that often impacts our business choices too. But when it comes to solving laboratory challenges, we need to fully understanding the problem we’re trying to solve and the opportunities we want to harness. Key to this is answering the ‘why’ questions. [Read More]

 Journal Articles

02/13/2024 - Sigma metrics as a valuable tool for effective analytical performance and quality control planning in the clinical laboratory: A retrospective study

In this 2023 article published in the National Journal of Laboratory Medicine, Karaattuthazhathu et al. of KMCT Medical College present the results of a performance assessment of its clinical laboratories' analyte testing parameters using a Six Sigma approach. Examining a six-month period in 2022, the authors looked at 26 parameters in biochemistry and hematology using both internal quality control (IQC) and external quality assurance (EQAS) analyses. After presenting materials and methods used, as well as the results, the authors reviewed their results and concluded that according their sigma metrics analysis, their laboratories are "able to achieve satisfactory results, with world-class performance of many analytes," though recognizing some deficiencies, which were corrected mid-study.

 Upcoming Webinars

03/27/2024 - Astrix Webinar – NuGenesis LMS – A Guide to Innovative Benefits and Proven Tactics for Conquering Lab Challenges

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