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LIMS Implementation Services
As global market leaders we have provided laboratory information management systems (LIMS) implementation services together with our LIMS software since 1988. Together these offerings allow you to maximize your laboratory’s efficiency. Experience shows that an efficient LIMS implementation is as vital to project success as the software product. The short video below introduces our Matrix Gemini LIMS software and the importance of configurability.
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Discover why Matrix Gemini's built-in configuration tools are the key to successful implementations.
Why are implementation services needed?
Despite many laboratories thinking they are very similar to all others, our experience is that everyone, even in the same industry, is different. Workflows, procedures, and nomenclature, for example, all tend to be different in some way. Therefore, Matrix Gemini has been designed to be highly flexible, and quickly configurable to meet the exact needs of your LIMS implementation. Laboratories also increasingly attach instruments, sample handling equipment and external systems to their LIMS often requiring LIMS implementation services to address the specific challenges of this. If you want to implement an effective LIMS in your lab, contact us, or read on to find out more.
Key LIMS implementation service tasks
Our industry specific starter systems provide a comprehensive starting point for any LIMS implementation. They can be further modified to meet user-specific requirements. Typical changes might include:
Adding extra fields to capture and display specific data
Changing terminology to that familiar for the users
Defining workflows to match specific laboratory operations
Configuring reports to specific customer requirements
Integrating the LIMS with instruments and external systems
Implementing user privileges that limit specific tasks to certain users/groups/sites
Providing language specific screen variants, based on user preference
Adapting management charts and reports to suit reporting needs
Specialist
LIMS experts
LIMS implementation requires a mix of software, laboratory, I.T. and project management skills. Our specialist staff have many hundreds of years of collective experience from a wide variety of industry backgrounds. They work closely with our clients to ensure the LIMS implementation runs smoothly. After running workshops to fully understand the users’ needs, we use agile methodology to configure industry specific starter systems to meet those needs. Phased releases reduce the burden of acceptance testing and allows for faster user feedback and resolution of any issues found.
Fast, Flexible Configuration
Ensures a successful LIMS implementation
Our Matrix Configuration Tools enable configuration without software coding. Our visual configuration tools, built into the core product, ensure the layout of every screen in the workflow can be quickly adapted to the users’ exact requirements, making it intuitive and easy to use. Maintenance is made easier as the configuration is stored separately to the software, allowing the underlying core software to be updated without affecting the configuration. There are many more benefits implementing of LIMS with this methodology and these are discussed on our Matrix Configuration Tools page.
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LIMS implementation requires planning
Our LIMS implementation service requires much more than great people and great software, it also requires planning. The old adage “failing to plan is a plan to fail” is very true when implementing LIMS. As part of our professional services we offer a Requirements Definition Service workshop to capture your requirements in a user requirements specification. The importance of fully defining and understanding your requirements cannot be underestimated, it is a vital part of any LIMS project
Remember that proper planning and preparation, effectively communicated, eliminates barriers, and provides the foundation to user adoption and success. Autoscribe have over 40 years of experience planning and implementing LIMS, get in touch to find out how we can help you.
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Implementation methodology
We use Agile design methods during LIMS implementation to allow fast feedback between the client and the implementation team. Agile does not mean throwing away the rule book, instead Agile methodology emphasizes fast cycles of design work and high levels of engagement and interaction. The diagram outlines the typical process.
Agile LIMS implementation starts with a requirements document. The client may have this already, or a workshop can be held to develop one. The requirements are then split into phases, or sprints, during project planning. Each sprint then proceeds through development, quality assurance testing, deployment and client testing. After all the phases are finished final testing ensures the LIMS is ready to go live. Clients remain engaged in testing and feedback throughout each phase of the LIMS implementation.
Key LIMS Implementation Questions to Ask
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Services
LIMS Consulting
Autoscribe Informatics provide technical LIMS Consulting. Let our expert consulting team handle project implementation, validation and management.
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Services
LIMS Validation
Autoscribe have many years of experience in providing validation services to help our customers operate their Matrix systems according to regulatory requirements.
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Products
Matrix Configuration Tools
Matrix Configuration Tools provide superior flexibility, ensuring an exact fit to customer requirements, resulting in an interface that is familiar for each user.
