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Mastering the Art and Science of Modern Sample Management In the lab, efficient and accurate management of samples is crucial. From sample accession to test results delivery, every step of sample processing demands precision, clarity, and high-quality standards.  Without accurate and thorough sample and barcode management, a lab may have suboptimal operations that can get...

Product Testing Labs: Does your LIMS Support ISO 17025 Requirements? The digital wave transforming various industries is also reshaping the functionality and operation of labs because of innovations like Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), including Third Wave Analytics’ Lockbox LIMS—with a complete set of tools to help you meet modern lab informatics requirements. For testing...

The Lockbox LIMS Plate Map has some new features that assist with Sample Tracking and increase productivity in your laboratory. Read on to discover how to use these features for your team! And watch this video demonstrating Lockbox LIMS Plate Map Feature. Plate Configuration We have configured Lockbox for 96 and 384 well plates. If...

Accessioning samples is one of the most time-consuming and error-prone processes in a clinical lab or research lab. Because the process is often manual, it becomes one of the biggest bottlenecks in specimen collection and laboratory testing. A modern, well-designed laboratory information management system (LIMS) – also called a laboratory information system – can significantly...

Does your lab have the best laboratory information management system (LIMS)?  Watch now: Essential LIMS Features With newer features and capabilities, a comprehensive LIMS or laboratory management solution (also sometimes called a lab informatics platform or lab information system (LIS) ) can now help you update and streamline your workflow management, workflow automation, and overall...

Lockbox LIMS Version 1.84 is now available, and is the latest Lockbox LIMS clinical update. It includes brand new features and enhancements in Protocol Execution, Study Management, and Sample Tracking modules. New Features for Your Lab  Layout updates for Edit Record supported actions. This enhancement simplifies the page views for Edit Plate, Edit Procedure, and Edit...

We often hear one question from lab managers searching for a laboratory information management system (LIMS): Could my lab team configure Lockbox LIMS software without needing technical help?  The answer is, “Yes!” While most labs use Third Wave’s professional services to configure and customize Lockbox LIMS (especially if there are specific needs or prerequisites related...

Creating a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for your lab can be complex, especially if you want to coordinate and track all lab activities, including samples, reagents, and equipment. It’s daunting to know where to start, so some labs opt to begin with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, often as an interim solution. But that’s not...

Is your lab still using Excel spreadsheets to gather information about your testing process, environment, and results? Or, is your current Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) outdated, inflexible, or missing crucial features that a new system could provide for your end users? If so, it’s time to implement a better LIMS (an informatics solution) to...

It can be difficult to determine the most important features when evaluating which Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is best for your laboratory’s reagent management and consumable lab inventory management. The information that is essential for managing reagent usage is specific and different than the information for managing samples. As such, a general sample management...