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Third Wave Analytics offers a flexible, user-friendly Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) utilized by clinical, research, and labs worldwide. Follow us to learn about Laboratory Information Management System news, the latest updates to Lockbox LIMS, and other helpful industry info in our LIMS Blog.
Third Wave Analytics
1M ago
Summary
CAP/CLIA laboratories follow United States federal regulatory standards set by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA). This applies to laboratories performing diagnostic tests on human samples in the United States. European laboratories often follow ISO15189, which incorporates several elements of CAP/CLIA but is not a substitute.
This article highlights Lockbox LIMS features that help laboratories attain CAP/CLIA certification. Using a LIMS is a facility-driven determination, but the benefits of using Lockbox LIMS include re ..read more
Third Wave Analytics
1M ago
Summary
There are many options when integrating business applications and devices with Lockbox LIMS. Options include simple configuration to cross-cloud software development tooling for more sophisticated integrations.
Organizations with custom, non-standard software can use Lockbox custom APIs (Application Programming Interface) to connect to specialized software and hardware. Lockbox can be configured to use other APIs, Lockbox APIs can be used in your application, and Lockbox can be integrated with onsite devices.
Key Take Aways
Through Lockbox you can:
Configure Lockbox to use othe ..read more
Third Wave Analytics
2M ago
When working with clinical laboratories that must follow healthcare compliance and public health regulations, lab managers and laboratory operations experts often ask us if Lockbox LIMS can meet the stringent requirements of their laboratory compliance programs.
What you will learn:
How Lockbox meets regulatory compliance standards
To which privacy standards does Lockbox adhere
Audit preparation with a LIMS
Lockbox software validation
Lockbox’s clinical laboratory versions
Lockbox is Compliance-Ready
While regulatory compliance is essential in many laboratory settings, it’s difficult to mee ..read more
Third Wave Analytics
3M ago
Over the past few years, we’ve all seen that data breaches have significant operational, financial, and legal impacts that are only increasing, in particular for systems that have not kept up with evolving cyber-security threats. This is no different for Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) users, who want to know that their system supports robust, multi-layered security. When picking a LIMS for your laboratory, secure LIMS data management is one of the most important features to consider. And when it comes to LIMS software, nothing is more secure than Lockbox!
What does Lockbox pro ..read more
Third Wave Analytics
3M ago
Running a laboratory is a considerable challenge simply because there is so much information to track. That is why many labs use a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). This lab management tool helps organize all the samples, equipment, reagents, and workflows in your lab.
Lockbox LIMS by Third Wave Analytics is one of the highest rated lims software’s on the market, earning multiple awards on the G2 review platform including:
Lockbox LIMS users have called Lockbox “the best LIMS software I’ve used,” with one customer saying “Lockbox is my salvation.”
We’ve compiled a collection of ..read more
Third Wave Analytics
4M ago
Organized, efficient lab management is crucial to success in scientific research labs and diagnostics industries, which require modern workflow automation to keep up with real-time sample tracking and data management.
The Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) (also called a laboratory information system (LIS), lab management system (LMS), or LIMS software), centralizes and streamlines multiple aspects of laboratory operations.
Here we review the core capabilities and benefits of implementing a lab management software in 2024.
Key Benefits of Lab Management Software
The best lab manag ..read more
Third Wave Analytics
5M ago
In our work with core labs performing next-generation sequencing (NGS), we’ve seen consistent trends regarding the challenges related to lab management, sample management, data management, sequencing workflows, quality control, automation, data analysis, traceability, and the specific functionality needed for life sciences and genomics research and applications.
Because NGS labs perform high-throughput sequencing for the simultaneous analysis of millions of DNA and RNA fragments, a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) – also known as a LIMS system – can dramatically streamline NGS w ..read more
Third Wave Analytics
5M ago
Product Testing Labs: Does your LIMS Support ISO 17025 Requirements?
The digital wave transforming various industries is also reshaping the functionality and operation of labs because of innovations like Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), including Third Wave Analytics’ Lockbox LIMS—with a complete set of tools to help you meet modern lab informatics requirements.
For testing and calibration laboratories, where specific industry regulations such as the ISO 17025 standard are vital, LIMS software helps lab processes align with these exacting standards.
What is ISO 17025?
ISO 1702 ..read more
Third Wave Analytics
5M ago
The Lockbox LIMS Plate Map has some new features that assist with Sample Tracking and increase productivity in your laboratory. Read on to discover how to use these features for your team!
And watch this video demonstrating Lockbox LIMS Plate Map Feature.
Plate Configuration
We have configured Lockbox for 96 and 384 well plates. If you frequently use other plate sizes, your Lockbox LIMs Administrator can configure Lockbox to fit your needs within 1-26 rows and 1-99 columns.
Sample and Library Selection
Samples or Libraries can be easily selected by clicking the “Add Samples” or “Add Libraries ..read more
Third Wave Analytics
5M ago
Running a laboratory is a considerable challenge simply because there is so much information to track. There are many tools available to help manage all your lab activities, categorized under the catch-all term “Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).” A LIMS computer or software that helps run your lab—but not all LIMS are equal. Certain systems are much more adaptable to meet your lab’s specific needs.
Lockbox LIMS by Third Wave Analytics is one of the most easily configured systems available, with a large suite of pre-built tools you can use right out of the box or configure furt ..read more