Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
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With a LIMS, you can automate workflows, integrate instruments, and manage samples and associated information
What is a LIMS?
A Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is software that allows you to effectively manage samples and associated data. By using a LIMS, your lab can automate workflows, integrate instruments, and manage samples and associated information. Additionally, you can produce reliable results more quickly and can track data from sequencing runs over time and across experiments to improve efficiency.
Modern genomics generates an unprecedented amount of data. Faced with increasing data volumes and sample throughput along with frequent changes in technology, labs must modernize their approach to managing, tracking, and centralizing genomics data.
Key Benefits of a LIMS
Although the primary purpose of a LIMS is to track and manage samples, it can do so much more. It can:
- Enable workflow automation which can in turn reduce human error
- Centralize access and storage of quality control data
- Support compliance efforts
- Track reagents and lots
- Perform instrument run monitoring
- Initiate downstream data analysis
- Integrate with instruments or other in-lab systems to improve lab efficiency
What Can a LIMS Do?
Learn five key things a LIMS can do in addition to tracking samples.
View InfographicChoosing a LIMS for Sequencing
We offer guidance to next-generation sequencing (NGS) labs on selecting a LIMS. These include the key features to look for, and considerations around the types of instruments you’ll need to integrate. Managing and sequencing samples are particularly beneficial in a high-throughput environment due to the efficiency and accuracy a LIMS provides.
Learn How to Choose an NGS LIMSLIMS Solution for Genomics Labs
Clarity LIMS is designed for genomics labs and optimized for NGS studies. It helps laboratories track samples, and optimize procedures and workflows. Our LIMS solution integrates with Illumina instruments and other mission-critical laboratory tools.
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Meet Clarity LIMS: Genomics lab management made easy
Managing a genomics lab is complex – but your LIMS doesn't have to be. Clarity LIMS is built specifically for genomics labs to make sample tracking, workflow automation, and data management simple and stress-free.
LIMS Application Notes
Rediscover the Value of a LIMS
In this application note, you’ll learn about the traditional barriers to LIMS (laboratory information management system) adoption and a vision of a modern LIMS that helps labs conduct better, faster, higher-quality research and clinical lab work.
Read App NoteHow to Select the Right LIMS for Your Lab
If you’re trying to decide on the right LIMS for your NGS-based lab, how do you determine the best solution? This app note outlines the top criteria to consider when deciding on LIMS and applications. Topics include integration, support, customization, and more.
Read App NoteCustomer Stories: Implementing a LIMS
Streamlined workflow management enables sequencing at scale
Implementation of Clarity LIMS Software enables Rapid Novor to future-proof their growing laboratory operations
The Jackson Laboratory advances precision medicine with an end-to-end workflow
How a world-renowned lab is using bioinformatics as a driving force for genetic discovery and molecular profiling services
Children’s Hospital Colorado delivers precision medicine to kids
How an entire institution successfully integrated genomics into everyday care.
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Additional Resources
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