Laboratory Information and Management Systems (LIMS)

Thomas Kloos

Thomas Kloos

EVONIK Industries AG, Darmstadt, Germany

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Klaus Schuchardt

Klaus Schuchardt

Veba OEL AG, Gelsenkirchen, Germany

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Reinhard Schymik

Reinhard Schymik

Unternehmensberatung Triestram & Partner GmbH, Bochum, Germany

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First published: 15 April 2012

Abstract

The article contains sections titled:

1.

Introduction

2.

Definition

2.1.

Historical Development

2.2.

Task Areas

2.3.

Functionality

3.

Objectives

4.

LIMS in an Information Network

5.

Elements of a LIMS

5.1.

Data Areas

5.2.

Analysis - Sample

5.3.

Forms of Order

6.

Basic Functionality

6.1.

Registration

6.2.

Sample Distribution - Dissemination of Information

6.3.

Work Planning

6.4.

Recording of Results

6.5.

Validation

6.6.

Closing of Orders

6.7.

Publication

6.8.

Backup and Archiving

6.9.

Reserve - Waste Disposal of Samples

7.

Expanded Functionality

7.1.

Helpful Technical Features

7.2.

Interfaces to other Systems

7.3.

Cost Accounting

7.4.

Inventory Management

7.5.

Internal Quality System

8.

Adaptation of LIMS to Laboratory Tasks

9.

LIMS as a Component of Quality Assurance

10.

Development Prospects

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