LIMS System Roadmap

LIMS Functional Specification

Focus Areas

• EMC
• Safety
• Energy Efficiency
• Software

1. Pre-Testing

Data Model

1.1 Sample Reception and Registration

• Sample Registration: Generate and register unique identifiers for new samples.
• Sample Barcode Generation: Generate barcodes for sample identification and tracking.
• Client Information Entry: Input and manage client information.

1.2 Test Request and Planning

• Test Request Management: Receive and manage test requests.
• Test Planning: Schedule and plan tests.
• Test Item Definition: Define test items and required test procedures.
• Test Capability Verification: Determine if the requested test can be handled based on lab capabilities and focus areas.
• Project Code Creation: Generate a unique project code for each test request.

1.3 Sample Preparation

• Sample Classification and Labeling: Classify and label samples.
• Sample Condition Verification: Verify and validate sample conditions.
• Pre-Test Sample Processing: Perform necessary pre-test sample processing.

1.4 Test Standard Management

• Test Standard Definition: Define and manage various test standards
• Standard-Specific Data Format Configuration: Define raw data formats according to each test standard.
• Standard Selection and Application: Select applicable standards during test requests.

1.5 Project History and Timeline Management

• Project History Tracking: Maintain a history of all actions and updates for each project.
• Timeline Management: Manage and display timelines for each project process.

2. During Testing

Data Model

2.1 Test Execution

• Test Procedure Management: Manage test procedures and protocols.
• Experimental Data Collection: Collect experimental data automatically and manually.
• Equipment Integration: Integrate with laboratory equipment for automatic data input.

2.2 Data Management

• Experimental Data Storage: Securely store and manage experimental data.
• Data Integrity Verification: Verify data integrity and maintain audit trails.
• Real-Time Data Monitoring: Monitor experiment progress and data in real-time.

2.3 Standard-Specific Data Collection

• Standard-Specific Data Entry Screens: Provide data entry screens that vary according to the selected test standard.
• Automatic Format Conversion: Automatically convert raw data formats according to the standard.
• Data Format Verification: Verify that collected data conforms to the standard.

2.4 Project History and Timeline Updates

• Ongoing History Tracking: Continuously update the project history with all test-related actions.
• Timeline Updates: Continuously update project timelines with test progress.

3. Post-Testing

3.1 Data Analysis and Report Generation

• Data Analysis Tools: Provide tools for data analysis and visualization.
• Report Generation: Automatically generate test result reports.
• Report Approval and Distribution: Manage report review, approval, and distribution.

3.2 Result Management

• Test Result Storage and Retrieval: Securely store and retrieve test results.
• Result Review and Approval: Manage the review and approval process for results.
• Client Report Dispatch: Send test result reports to clients.

3.3 Sample Storage and Disposal

• Sample Storage Management: Manage the location and condition of stored samples post-testing.
• Sample Disposal: Manage the disposal process for samples after testing is completed.
• Storage Period Configuration: Set and manage sample storage periods.

3.4 Standard-Specific Report Generation

• Standard-Specific Report Templates: Provide report templates according to each test standard.
• Report Review and Approval: Manage the review and approval process for standard-compliant reports.
• Standard Compliance Verification: Verify that reports comply with the relevant standards.

3.5 Project History and Timeline Finalization

• Final History Record: Finalize the project history with post-testing details.
• Final Timeline Update: Finalize the project timeline with post-testing milestones.

4. Settings

4.1 User Management

• User Account Creation and Management: Create, modify, and delete user accounts.
• User Role and Permission Settings: Define and manage user roles and permissions.

4.2 System Configuration

• System Environment Settings: Configure system operational settings (e.g., timezone).
• Notification and Alert Settings: Configure system notifications and alerts (e.g., email, other service).

4.3 Test Standard Management

• Test Standard Definition and Updates: Define and periodically update test standards.
• Standard-Specific Data Format Settings: Configure data formats according to each test standard.
• Test Standard Application Management: Manage the application and enforcement of test standards.

4.4 Equipment Management

• Equipment Registration and Tracking: Register and track laboratory equipment.
• Equipment Data Format Definition: Define data formats for each piece of equipment.
• Equipment Maintenance and Calibration: Manage maintenance and calibration schedules.
• Equipment Integration Settings: Configure settings for integrating equipment with the LIMS system.

4.5 Data Backup and Recovery

• Data Backup Configuration: Configure regular data backups.
• Data Recovery Procedures: Define and execute data recovery procedures.

4.6 System Integration

• Equipment and Device Integration Settings: Configure integrations with laboratory equipment and devices.

4.7 Security and Audit

• Security Settings and User Access Control: Manage system security settings and user access controls.
• Audit Trails and Log Management: Manage audit trails and system logs.