LIMS Blog

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...

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...

Adding a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) in your lab is daunting if you’re new to the system evaluation process. Fortunately, the process is more easily navigated with a tried-and-tested blueprint to help you select, configure, and launch your LIMS. Since a LIMS has the potential to drastically improve your lab’s operational efficiency, it’s worth the...

If you work in an FDA regulated environment, you know how critical 21 CFR Part 11 compliance is when using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to process electronic signatures or electronic records that fall under the FDA’s predicate rule. Part 11 includes three sections: Subpart A “General Provisions”, Subpart B “Electronic Records” and Subpart C...