Lab Informatics Resources
Educational guides, comparisons, and best practices for laboratory information systems.
What is LIMS? The Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about Laboratory Information Management Systems: features, benefits, implementation, and how to choose the right system for your lab.
Read GuideWhat is LIS? Laboratory Information System Guide
Understanding clinical laboratory software: features, workflows, compliance, and implementation for hospital and clinical labs.
Read GuideLIMS vs LIS: Key Differences Explained
A comprehensive guide comparing Laboratory Information Management Systems and Laboratory Information Systems. Learn when to use each system.
Read GuideBest LIMS Software 2026: Honest Vendor Comparison
Compare top LIMS software from consultants who've implemented 50+ systems. Honest reviews of LabVantage, LabWare, STARLIMS, CloudLIMS & more.
Read GuideLab Automation: A Practical Guide for Real Labs
From digitizing paper forms to full workflow orchestration. Learn where to start, what ROI to expect, and common mistakes to avoid.
Read GuideLIMS Implementation: A Guide from the Trenches
We've implemented LIMS at 50+ labs. Learn realistic timelines, costs, phases, and how to avoid common implementation pitfalls.
Read GuideLIMS Integration Guide: Connect Your Lab Systems
Complete guide to LIMS integration—instruments, EMR/EHR, HL7, FHIR, and more. Learn pitfalls to avoid and how to plan your integration project.
Read GuideLab Compliance Guide: CLIA, CAP, HIPAA
Understand CLIA, CAP accreditation, HIPAA, and other lab compliance requirements. Learn how laboratory systems support regulatory compliance.
Read GuideLIMS ROI Calculator: Build Your Business Case
Calculate LIMS ROI with realistic numbers. Interactive tool to build your business case based on real implementation experience.
Read GuideHow to Reduce Lab Turnaround Time
TAT improvement isn't magic—it's finding and fixing the bottlenecks. Practical guide to where to look and what actually works.
Read GuideLIMS Replacement Guide: When and How to Switch
Comprehensive guide to replacing your legacy LIMS. Learn warning signs, migration strategies, and how to avoid pitfalls of system transitions.
Read GuideLIMS Budget Planning Guide
Complete guide to LIMS budgeting. Understand total cost of ownership, hidden costs, pricing models, and how to build a budget that gets approved.
Read GuideLIMS for IT Managers: Technical Guide
Technical guide to LIMS covering architecture, security, integration, infrastructure requirements, and how to evaluate systems from an IT perspective.
Read GuideLIMS for Lab Directors: Leadership Guide
A lab director's guide to LIMS strategy. Learn how to evaluate systems, build business cases, manage change, and drive operational excellence.
Read GuideFirst-Time LIMS Buyer Guide
Complete guide for labs buying their first LIMS. Learn what to look for, common mistakes to avoid, and how to build a business case that gets approved.
Read GuideLIMS Pricing Guide 2026
Comprehensive LIMS pricing guide with real cost ranges from $15K-$500K+. Compare subscription vs perpetual licensing and what drives costs.
Read GuideLIMS Cost by Lab Size
What should YOUR lab budget for LIMS? Real pricing by lab size from $25K-$2M+. Includes scenarios for 5-user, 25-user, and 100+ user labs.
Read GuideHidden LIMS Costs: 12 Budget Surprises
Avoid LIMS budget surprises with our guide to 12 hidden costs from $10K-$100K+ that vendors rarely discuss upfront.
Read GuideLIMS Total Cost of Ownership
Calculate true LIMS TCO over 5 years. Includes hidden costs most vendors don't mention. Real examples from $200K-$2M.
Read GuideLIMS Implementation Costs
Real LIMS implementation costs from $25K-$500K+. Learn what drives implementation budgets and how to avoid common cost overruns.
Read GuideHIPAA for Laboratories
Complete HIPAA compliance guide for clinical laboratories. Learn Privacy Rule, Security Rule requirements, and how LIMS protects patient health information.
Read GuideISO 17025 Guide
Complete guide to ISO 17025 accreditation for testing laboratories. Learn requirements, implementation steps, and how LIMS supports quality management.
Read Guide21 CFR Part 11 Guide
Complete guide to 21 CFR Part 11 compliance. Learn FDA requirements for electronic records, electronic signatures, and how LIMS supports compliance.
Read GuideCAP Accreditation Guide
Complete guide to CAP accreditation for clinical laboratories. Learn checklist requirements, inspection preparation, and LIMS compliance support.
Read GuideCLIA Compliance Guide
Complete guide to CLIA compliance for clinical laboratories. Learn requirements, certification levels, and how LIMS supports ongoing compliance.
Read GuideSpecimen Tracking Workflow
Implement effective specimen tracking workflows. Learn chain of custody, barcode systems, and real-time visibility strategies that reduce lost specimens by 90%+.
Read GuideCritical Results Notification
Design effective critical results notification workflows. Learn escalation protocols, documentation requirements, and automation strategies.
Read GuideQC Management Workflow
Master your lab's QC management workflow. Learn Westgard rules, Levey-Jennings charts, and corrective action processes that ensure accurate results.
Read GuideResults Review Workflow
Optimize laboratory results review workflow. Learn auto-validation, manual review criteria, and strategies that improve TAT by 25%+.
Read GuideSample Accessioning Workflow
Master sample accessioning workflow. Learn specimen intake, barcode scanning, and requisition processing that reduces errors by 40%+.
Read GuideLab Workflow Audit Checklist
Find the hidden inefficiencies. Systematic checklist covering pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases to identify bottlenecks and waste.
Read GuideLIMS Go-Live Checklist
100+ items covering pre-go-live, cutover, and post-launch. Ensure a smooth LIMS implementation transition with this comprehensive launch guide.
Read GuideLIMS Requirements Template
100+ functional and technical requirements to define. Build your specification document and RFP with this comprehensive template.
Read GuideLab Automation Readiness Assessment
Is your lab ready for automation? Self-assessment tool to evaluate readiness across 8 key dimensions before investing in automation projects.
Read GuideLIMS Selection Checklist
75+ questions to ask vendors before you buy. Comprehensive evaluation criteria for comparing LIMS vendors and making the right choice.
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