What can a best-in-class LIMS do for you?

We all know what brown can do for us (if yo have see the UPS advertisments). But what about LIMS? It's simple. LIMS:

• It will help you adhere to all laboratory accreditations from DOD-ELAB to NELAC to ISO: 1925. For example Omega 11 offers Level 4 Reporting, including CLL-like reports, copies of all documents and more.
• It will emphasize the use of Electronic Data Deliverables (EDDs) such as client-specific SEDDs, EQUIS, ERPMS, ADR.net and more. 
• It provides the utmost in laboratory productivity. For example Omega 11 is designed to reduce your pain points so that you can experience true lab automation. You will benefit from instrument interfacing, the opportunity to use a paperless system and seamless integration.
• It will ensure an effective level of communications between your lab and your other operational systems is possible.
• It will reduce the amount of time it takes you to finalize your work.

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It's a great time to be a lab technician

Did you know that employment of medical and environmental laboratory technologists is expected to grow by 11 percent between 2010 and 2020, about as fast as the average for all occupations? That is according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  Employment of medical laboratory technicians is expected to grow by 15 percent between 2010 and 2020, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

In other words, it's a great field to be in these days. On the environmental side there is all sorts of testing that these technicians can do and their skills are marketable in many different industries.

Here at Khemia, we make software for these professionals that help them to run their lab and meet both client needs and federal and state regulations. As a lab professional, you will be using LIMS just like we offer at Khemia.

Check out the Association of Public Health Laboratories

Every now and then we try to pass along some interesting and informative resources and websites for your consideration.

If you have not visited the Association of Public Health Laboratories website recently, there are some great updates and information there. The Association of Public Health Laboratories works to strengthen laboratories serving the public's health in the U.S. and globally. If you haven't been there recently, check it out!

Members can also select from a wide range of committees in which to join.

Get the flexibility you need with your LIMS

Flexibility refers to being able to make changes quickly and easily, an important consideration in working with a LIMS. Consider the need to edits reporting units, analytes or other data points on the fly. We have made it possible to even change a PQL requirement to MDL without the need for filing a new report or redoing your test. Values can be inserted dynamically.

All access to your software should be recorded with full documentation. Convenient features such as one-click email, fax and scan capabilities will help your lab to run more efficiently saving you time and money. When you have some time, think how flexible your laboratory is now and how such improvements could help your work flow.

Learn more about the flexibility of Omega 11 with this slideshow.

Get the certification you need from your LIMS

When selecting a LIMS for your laboratory, you need a solution that combines industry knowledge with efficiency and cost-effectiveness. And you need the laboratory accreditations that will help you ensure that your needs – and those of your clients – are met.

That list of accreditations includes everything from DOD-ELAB to NELAC to ISO: 1925. Some ability for Level 4 Reporting, including CLL-like reports, copies of all documents and more should be available.

And you’ll want to emphasize the use of Electronic Data Deliverables (EDDs) such as client-specific SEDDs, EQUIS, ERPMS, ADR.net and more.

Eliminate your pain points and benefit from instrument interfacing, the opportunity to use a paperless system and seamless integration. This is what you need when looking for a LIMS – saving you time and money while streamlining operations. 

Report designs matter

Most of us are not accomplished graphic designers. Or photographers for that matter. But our clients still expect that we will produce easy-to-follow reports that can help them to communicate with other stakeholders how your laboratory is performing.

One of the best ways to ensure that your reports have the information and look you want is to utilize the features inherent with report templates within a LIMS. You should have the choice to customize the look and feel that meet your needs and answer any questions your customers have.

With Omega 11 we have created pre-labeled report templates to meet such needs. For example you can easily configure a report to conform with a quality assurance project plan (QAPP) that is specialized by your client. And you can customize a look and content that adheres to your style.

Expert design for your LIMS is critical to its efficiency

Omega 11 was designed and developed by analytical chemists and experienced software engineers, so the end result is a product that includes features and functionalities that are important to your laboratory. It’s important that not only your LIMS software be developed by software experts to ensure ease-of-use and functionality, but laboratory experts who understand the challenges you are faced with daily.

At Khemia we use a robust database engine (MS SQL Server) that includes huge data storage capacity and performance that suits the needs of an individual user or a large enterprise. But we are always looking for feedback on how the product can evolve and improve. Drop us a line and tell us how we’re doing!