Laboratory information management systems LIMS software is used to manage data in scientific and commercial laboratories. LIMS software enables scientists and other technical personnel to track samples and specimens during each step of the analytical process, from performing tests to examining test results, to tracking control limits and quality control (QC) values. LIMS software varies by application, but is designed to help laboratories record, manage and organize large collections of data for rapid search and retrieval.
LIMS vendors offer many different types of laboratory information management systems LIMS software. Some products reflect a standard workflow that is common to many scientific and commercial laboratories. Others provide customized modeling functions that reflect client specifications. Although turnkey LIMS software is less expensive, the selection of a customized system may lengthen the LIMS implementation schedule. The proper selection of LIMS software requires a careful analysis of LIMS requirements.