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LIMS Functions
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Virtually every phase of laboratory operations at Accutest centers on our LIMS. The following
is a brief description of the major functions.
Sample receipt/Sample login
From the minute samples are received at Accutest, our LIMS is
used to assign a job and generate the bottle labels for all samples. Sample login completes
the information by logging in all critical sample information, including the tests to be performed.
Sample login is capable of capturing all information, including very lengthy client sample
identifiers.
Sample scheduling
Our LIMS is used to handle all sample scheduling and prioritization. This assures
that all samples, including emergency and rush samples, receive the appropriate attention by all areas
of the lab. This includes such important issues as turnaround and hold times.
Data acquisition
All analytical data collected from automated instruments is sent to LIMS electronically, not
entered by hand. This avoids the inevitable transcription errors that can result from hand entering
large amounts of data. This includes all organics, metals and even certain general chemistry tests.
The only data entered by hand are tests that are completely manual and do not lend themselves to this
type of automation.
Data processing/data approval
All data (regardless of how they enter the system) follow a tightly controlled "assembly line" of
calculations, automated checks and approval steps. Both analyst and supervisor must review the data.
Note that the system is not designed to replace the chemists; it simply does all it can to make their
job simpler and more streamlined, ensuring a more detailed review process.
QC data processing
All applicable quality control data (spikes, duplicates, blanks, etc.) are entered and processed
exactly like live samples, but with the addition of QC calculations and automatic QC limit checking
against predefined limits. This QC data is automatically "linked" to all applicable samples. This
critical link allows Accutest to include complete QC data in automated reports, electronic
deliverables and online data services.
Final reporting
In producing the final hard-copy report, all sample summaries, result pages and QC summaries are
produced directly from LIMS. Only backup data (chromatograms and other forms of raw data) are
collected separately.
Electronic deliverables
The comprehensive LIMS database allows Accutest to produce custom electronic
deliverables for our clients directly from LIMS. These include "database" format files (suitable for
import into a client database such as Equis, GIS/Key, Custom, etc.) and spreadsheet formats that may
be delivered in ASCII format or pre-loaded into Excel, Lotus or other spreadsheet formats. Electronic
deliverables may be sent to the client electronically either via email or through Accutest's
LabLink online data service.
Quotes/billing
Our LIMS is also responsible for storing all client quote and billing information.
This includes all contract pricing, discounts, turnaround surcharges and even special client billing
requirements. This assures accurate billing based on quotes and contracts.
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