LIMS Blog

Over the past few years, we’ve all seen data breaches with significant operational, financial, and legal impacts on organizations, and these adverse events are only increasing. The risks to data security are particularly onerous for labs that use outdated lab data management software or software solutions that don’t meet the strict requirements of clinical and...

Organized, efficient lab management is crucial to success in scientific research labs and diagnostics industries, which require modern workflow automation to keep up with real-time sample tracking and data management. The Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) (also called a laboratory information system (LIS), lab management system (LMS), or LIMS software), centralizes and streamlines multiple aspects...

In our work with core labs performing next-generation sequencing (NGS), we’ve seen consistent trends regarding the challenges related to lab management, sample management, data management, sequencing workflows, quality control, automation, data analysis, traceability, and the specific functionality needed for life sciences and genomics research and applications. Because NGS labs perform high-throughput sequencing for the simultaneous...

Most labs don’t have a day go by without labeling a tube or hundreds or thousands of tubes.  However, many labs still don’t have a laboratory information management system (LIMS) that works seamlessly to help lab professionals manage sample tracking and print labels for those tubes.  When laboratories first consider how much time and effort...

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...

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...