Collecting
Samples
Registering Samples &
Recording Associated Data
Labeling Samples
with Barcodes
Processing Samples
for Quality Checks
Storing Samples &
Recording their Locations
Web Cataloging
of Samples
Integrating Web Catalogs
with LIMS’ Client Portal
Placing of Requests
by Clients
Processing of Requests
& Shipping Samples
Generating invoices &
Sending them to Clients
CloudLIMS is a biorepository management system designed to manage the entire life cycle of samples and their associated data from end to end. It offers the following features that support commercial biobanks:
Manages and tracks samples from reception, storage, transportation to disposal while automating sample processing workflows
Optimizes sample inventory in the freezer units by effectively managing the freezer capacity, samples stored and unused spaces
Prevents unauthorized access and restricts access to modules, actions, and data based on the rights assigned to users and user groups to maintain the integrity of samples
Maintains a log of all user activities in a biobank and generates audit reports
Manages staff and generates training competency matrix to quickly visualize the training status or competency level of staff
Manages inventory and generates inventory reports for optimal resource management and utilization
Maintains a genealogy and facilitates barcode search of parent and child samples
Creates and assigns unique barcodes to samples and prints labels
Sends regular alerts on sample expiry, freeze-thaw count, and sample quantity to biobank managers
Supports a filter-based context search to refine sample search, making it easy to find the sample of interest
Optimizes management of all SOPs and confidential documents, while tracking full version history of the folders, subfolders and each document within them
Tracks lab inventory such as reagents, consumables, kits, and raises alerts before the inventory depletes or expires
Assigns role-based access permissions to authorized individuals and user groups to safeguard the PHI of sample donors and prevent data misuse
Enables customers to place and track storage requests and download invoices from the client portal
Supports two-factor authentication (OTP and password-based) and locks account temporarily in case of multiple failed login attempts for foolproof security
Commercial involvement in the collection, handling, and storage of biosamples is generally not condemned, so long as scientific, ethical, and social norms are upheld.
Commercial biobanks are required to comply with the following regulations:
CloudLIMS offers a secure, cloud-based biorepository management system that can be deployed in less than a week, enabling you to go live in no time.
A commercial biobank using CloudLIMS’ biorepository management system enjoys the following unique benefits: