2 INDEX Introduction –LIMS Benefits –System architecture –LIMS Modules LIMS Presentation A guide through LIMS based on a lab workflow: –sample login –worksheet –QA/QC –reporting –Management Closing

Online LIMS What is Online LIMS ? A ready to go, “off the shelf” system. A very fast, efficient and easy to use LIMS. Developed using “state of the art” technology Who is Online LIMS ? Online LIMS started as a UNIX based LIMS at the end of the 80's. The team is composed of experienced chemists, hardware and software engineers and IS support personnel. "We are specialized in the mining and commercial laboratories supporting Geochemical, Mineralogy and Environmental labs"

Features and Benefits  Very fast report access & queries  On-line, work group based, Excel like spreadsheet files  Automatic calculation and storage with significant figures  Simple to use Excel-like formulas  Color coded “real time” work status  Integrated with advanced QA/QC system  Simple to use and easy to learn: “Standard Windows look and feel”  Audit trail logs and data validation

LIMS Modules Online LIMS is structured in modules (Applications). Each module represents one of the major activities in the lab. This simplifies the use and learning of the LIMS. A technician does not necessary need to learn about administrative modules. 1.OnSETUP – Static data management and configuration 2.OnREPO – Login, Reporting, Statistics and Management 3.OnWSH – Instruments and worksheets 4.OnLQC – Interactive QA/QC 5.OnSAMPLE – Sample management system 6.iOnView – Internet LIMS browser

iOnView Worksheet file OnREPO OnLQC OnWSH LIMS DATABASE Other DATABASE or LIMS Instrument Interfacing PRODUCTION LABORATORY Online LIMS is based on the standard SQL database interfaced through ODBC (Open Database Connectivity). ODBC is a software interface that allows Online LIMS to talk to any SQL (Structured Query Language) database. Online LIMS Architecture

7 LIMS PRESENTATION A Guide through Online LIMS

sample login worksheets QA/QC reporting management Hmmmm... ** Sample Login **

Online LIMS color code status Online LIMS provides color coded information: RED for pending work GREEN for completed work BLUE for invoiced work Each of those colors is highlighted (bright color) when a report is locked or approved. Color Codes

Sample login The report has a special sample editor that can easily copy incremental sample id’s. This unique feature saves time. Many customizable pick lists are available for fast data entry. Samples can be logged in many ways: By predefined report templates By automated job creation (option) By client tools (OnSAMPLE) Data logger

Sample Tracking Samples can be easily tracked through the system. Each time the bar code label is scanned, or the sample is handled, the LIMS tracks the position and chain of custody. Sample Storage

Sample Labels Sample labels can be customized to the identification and safety requirements of any lab. Customized labels through Crystal Reports

Work orders After sample login, an internal work order can be printed by request. Many work orders formats are available trough Crystal Reports

Sample type is color coded Full cell formatting Method Online LIMS’s impressive speed is made possible by a unique architecture that allows complex Excel-like formulas as well as cell attributes to be stored along with the Raw data in the database. Pop up screen for Dup’s Online LIMS spreadsheet

Any test information can be picked up from the analysis method library. This information is copied to the report and can be modified without altering the main library. Method selection

sample login worksheets QA/QC reporting management ** WSH **

Online LIMS Worksheet … The Online LIMS instrument interface is much more than a simple link between the database and instruments. It provides an analytical instrument environment which allows the analyst to structure customized worksheets at the bench. The same worksheet accepts multiple instrument links for direct on-line reading.

True electronic equivalent of a technician’s log book Automatic Dup’s popup Excel-like formulas Type your comments “a true worksheet”

Instrument Interface System Direct transfer of instrument data to the LIMS database Simple, fast connection to any electronic instrument On-line, instrument specific worksheet structures For auditing, all instrument information, including calibration, are recorded with the work sheet log file. Instrument log book

sample login worksheets QA/QC reporting management ** QA/QC **

Online LIMS Quality Management The LIMS QA/QC module plots a Shewhart Control Chart with control values by report and provides the analyst with the data required to make informed decisions. This module provides “real time” QC data by automatically extracting the QC samples from the reports and updating the QC database

OnLQC (Online LIMS Quality Control) is an interactive statistical module. The two graphic cursors allow the user to select any outlier(s) for special statistic analysis. Each data point can be hidden or unhidden. Interactive QC Chart

The distribution curve graphically displays standard data and lists the range, average, standard deviation, and number of QC data points collected for the control. All QA/QC libraries can be exported to EXCEL for further analysis and reporting. Distribution plotting

sample login worksheets QA/QC reporting management ** Reporting **

Online LIMS Reporting In any laboratory, the analysis report is the final product that goes to the customer. Online LIMS has several modules that make reporting an easy task. Online LIMS script design or Crystal Reports

Online LIMS includes an intelligent report-printing utility that allows the user to define a customizable report format. A variety of options can be selected to determine the size of the print, the orientation of the printing, the number of copies, and so on. The intelligent report print module will generate the best print format for you. Landscape, portrait character size, split lines, etc., every setting is done for you. Even avoid printing only one line on the last page ! Of course, you do the final touches... Intelligent report formatting

Many export formats are available. Exporting formats and export paths can be predefined for each customer, to avoid lost files and make the work easier. Online LIMS Exporting Many export formats: Excel, Text, XML, etc

You can send data automatically from Online LIMS to any process or your production database. Link Online LIMS to your process

sample login worksheet QA/QC reporting management **Manag ement

Online LIMS Management Online LIMS arranges samples by Reports (jobs). This is a query concept that makes the searching for data very fast. Reports can be listed by customer, project, work status (i.e. pending work) or any other desired grouping. The report browser is Online LIMS’s main menu, all jobs are run from here.

Samples by Day Graphic generated online. The GREEN color shows standards and the RED color Duplicates. This graphic presentation helps a manager track the volume of work in the laboratory. Charts

Provides an immediate overview of the status of each report and analysis. Filters can be used to specify certain criteria (i.e. view only pending reports for a certain client, project, service group, date, and/or analysis). The Pending Work Utility

Fully automated costing / invoicing Price library including package pricing and client-specific discounts/packages Full client addresses, FAX numbers, and phone numbers Management statistics EXCEL-exportable data and statistics Costing Module

ONLINE LIMS has a financial management statistics module which provides senior laboratory personnel with the ability to create customized monthly financial and workload statistics. This information can also be exported to EXCEL to allow the user to custom chart this data. Statistics

LIMS Configuration Online LIMS manages all static data centralized in one tool called OnSETUP.  The analysis library is a real method library  Price list for automated invoicing  User management and access rights  SOP File management  Client database  Configuration table for LIMS customization  QC Sample management  Instrument database  Audit logs  Error Logs … and more … Online LIMS manages all static data centralized in one tool called OnSETUP.  The analysis library is a real method library  Price list for automated invoicing  User management and access rights  SOP File management  Client database  Configuration table for LIMS customization  QC Sample management  Instrument database  Audit logs  Error Logs … and more …

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