1. Overview LIMS, that is, laboratory information management system, is a networked system based on computer technology, management science and analysis technology. It is a comprehensive software specially used in the management of various laboratory information, especially sample analysis information. The application of LIMS technology can provide a platform for the efficient and scientific operation of the laboratory and the storage, exchange and processing of various information in the laboratory, and can comprehensively quantify and quality manage all aspects of laboratory work.
LIMS technology includes two aspects of management thinking and technical means to realize this thinking. Well-known laboratory management standards (such as: ISO9000 guideline 25, good laboratory management practices GLP, etc.) are management ideas, while software and hardware environments (such as: network systems, terminals/servers, operating systems, databases, etc.) Another important platform for an idea.
The length of the analysis cycle, the reliability of the analysis results and the ability to solve complex analysis problems are the basic criteria to measure the pros and cons of an analytical laboratory. Whether the above requirements can be met depends on the comprehensive level of the laboratory in terms of personnel, instruments, method configuration and management mode.
The management work of a laboratory is centered on this, which includes a basic process management from sample entrustment, registration management, analysis and testing, data review to result output with sample analysis as the main line, and ensuring the smooth operation of this process And the output test results are timely and reliable auxiliary management content, such as: the establishment and operation of the quality assurance system, the management of equipment, personnel and funds, etc. Because the content of laboratory management has a certain commonality, it has the conditions for standardization and standardization; and the characteristics brought by its application industry make this standardized mode have very distinctive individual characteristics, which is the LIMS technology. Commodification creates objective conditions.
3. The significance of laboratory demonstration The concept of laboratory demonstration is proposed in the production process practice of modern enterprises. It revolves around the central issue of laboratory data output rate and data quality, and guarantees the experimental results by standardizing laboratory management. The reliability and timeliness of laboratory analysis data, and further improve the overall level of the laboratory on this basis. Through the demonstration, the following basic purposes can be achieved: to improve the comparability of analytical data between laboratories; to minimize the possibility of data errors in management; to improve the level standards and credibility of laboratories; to help laboratories find out the impact on their data quality link; Establish good, efficient and reliable laboratory operation rules.
4. How does LIMS improve the level of laboratory management From a theoretical point of view, the design of LIMS management software is carried out around the fundamental purpose of applying computer network technology to improve laboratory management efficiency. Therefore, many of the contents discussed above are in modern times The development of LIMS technology has been reflected to varying degrees, so the application of LIMS technology can at least promote the management of laboratories in the following aspects.
By providing a standardized and reasonable management process, the various links of sample analysis are organically coordinated; by establishing a complete quality assurance system and providing convenient query methods, the quality control of the laboratory can be truly implemented; It has established a comprehensive real-time monitoring platform, which can query the operation status of all links of the laboratory at any time; lays a good foundation for the demonstration work of the laboratory; provides convenience for the storage, management and application of various information in the laboratory; The automation of laboratory work and the virtualization management of laboratory space provide conditions.
5. Relevant application experience Over the past few years of R&D and application, we have gained certain experience in the implementation and application of LIMS technology. We believe that for domestic laboratories to do this work well, the following aspects are relatively important: 1. Leaders attach importance to it, and special personnel are responsible for it. 2. Human, financial, and material implementation. 3. Rolling development and gradual improvement. 4. Application Initial technical support 5. Set up a dedicated management team
LIMS technology is an important tool to improve the overall level of the laboratory in the Internet age, but due to the complexity of the technology itself, it should be carefully selected in practical application, and it is especially important to choose a reliable and professional LIMS system supplier. The Jindai team has helped hundreds of laboratories in energy, electronics, biomedicine, construction, electric power and other industries pass CNAS review and re-examination, and has won praise from many users and CNAS judges. It is the light of domestic LIMS.