Upgrades

CloudLIMS Version 3.10 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Enable Patients to Place a Test Request: Patients can now place a test request with your laboratory directly from CloudLIMS’ patient portal after self-registering themselves. While placing a test request, the patient will need to enter sample details, such as sample type, and select one or more tests. The test request gets automatically associated with the patient and sample(s) and a test record is created as soon as the patient places the test request. Laboratory staff members only need to process the sample(s) and enter test results. As soon as the test results are validated, approved, and released by the laboratory, patients can download the test report from the patient portal.
• Filter Test Records for Approvers: The master administrator can now selectively display test types and test records to approvers. The approvers can view only the test types for which they are designated as approvers. Furthermore, the approvers can view the tests only when they receive them for review or approval. This functionality enables only the creators and approvers of a test to view it and perform actions based on their access rights. Furthermore, this functionality enables the master administrator to display only relevant test types and test records to approvers and restrict their access to authorized approvers only.
• Enhanced Storage ID Assignment: The latest version of CloudLIMS automatically assigns the same external storage ID to all wells of a least storage unit as soon as you assign an external storage ID to the storage unit. A least storage unit is a storage container, for example, a box, within which no additional containers can be stored. This functionality eliminates the need to select individual wells of a container and assign IDs to them one by one, saving time and effort.
• Notify Upon Receiving Samples: Your clients will now get notified from CloudLIMS once their samples reach your laboratory. This functionality enables you to send an acknowledgement to your clients upon receipt of their samples and they can further track the samples in the system for processing, testing or storage.
• Easily Delete All Child Containers of a Storage Unit: You can now delete a storage container and all its child containers in a click. To do so, you need to simply select the parent storage container and tick the option to delete all its sub-containers. This functionality eliminates the need to individually select each subunit of a storage unit to delete them from the storage hierarchy, making the deletion process easy and time-efficient.
• View Number of Attachments: You can now easily view the number of files or documents attached to each record in the instrument calibration and maintenance module. This functionality enables you to view the total number of attachments in each record by simply switching to the instrument calibration and maintenance module without the need to open individual records.
• Enhanced Sample Assignment to Storage Units: As an enhancement to the graphical representation of non-least storage units, you can now perform storage allocation actions in the non-least storage units. A non-least storage unit is a storage container, for example, a freezer, or a compartment within which smaller containers can be stored. You will be able to view the exact replica of the freezer in the software with its child containers. You can now add containers stacked above one another or side by side as stored in the freezer or liquid nitrogen tank. You can now select a grid of your choice in the graphical view to store samples. The functionality is available from both the storage module and the sample module. With the help of the redirection arrow provided in the grids, you can navigate to the child storage from the storage view itself. Furthermore, you can select the preferred grid of a non-least storage unit while batch editing sample storage locations. This functionality enables you to more precisely assign samples to non-least storage units, batch edit storage locations of samples in non-least storage units, and easily navigate to the child storage units from the parent unit.

CloudLIMS Version 3.00 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Concatenate Sample Attributes: You can now concatenate two sample attributes irrespective of whether they are system-defined or user-defined. You can define the number of characters of each attribute to be concatenated to form the resulting attribute. For example, if you would like to concatenate the Sample ID and the Serial Number of each cannabis sample to define the corresponding Batch IDs, you can configure Batch ID as a concatenated attribute and select Sample ID and Serial Number as the concatenating attributes. As soon as you accession a new cannabis sample, CloudLIMS automatically creates the Batch ID of the sample based on the Sample ID and Serial Number, saving time and eliminating any chances of manual errors.
• Provide Data Import Templates to Your Clients: You can now share predefined templates for importing samples, patient records, and service requests with your clients through CloudLIMS’ secure client portal. Your clients can also create new templates while importing data for using it over again. This functionality enables your clients to simply select a template and map the attributes present in the attribute mapping window with the attributes present in their file to import necessary data before placing a service request. Furthermore, this functionality helps your clients to know what data your laboratory needs to process service requests, eliminating any chances of delay due to lack of required data.
• Add Attachments to Sample and Patient Attributes: You can now select “attachments” while configuring patient and sample attributes and attach up to 5 files in diverse formats, such as XLS, CSV, PDF, JPEG, PNG, to each attribute. You can configure multiple such attributes. You can view the attached files, download them, make changes and reupload them whenever required. This functionality enables you to attach important files and documents, such as a photo ID, health insurance of a patient, prescription, test request form, images, to sample and patient records and quickly access them when required.
• Enforce Password Change on Patient Portal: The latest version of CloudLIMS enforces patients to change their password after registering on the patient portal. After changing the password, patients have to relogin using the new password to access the patient portal. This functionality further strengthens the security of personally identifiable information (PII) of patients and prevents any unauthorized use of the patient data.
• Show or Hide Catalogs: You can selectively display service catalogs to clients. You can choose to show or hide all catalogs if no catalog is associated with a client. This functionality provides you the flexibility to display only the relevant catalogs to a client based on the organization type (academic or commercial), geographic location, or your business relationship.
• Enhanced REST API: The latest version of CloudLIMS’ REST Application Programming Interface (API) enables you to add, retrieve or update system-defined attributes in the Kits Management module. Furthermore, the API allows you to associate inventories, studies, patient and client records with kits. This functionality provides an alternative mechanism to update or modify kit records.

CloudLIMS Version 2.90 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Client Portal Services Extended: Your lab’s customers can now print sample labels from CloudLIMS’ self-serve client portal. They can define the label and page dimensions, barcode/attribute orientation, label printing direction, and include attributes on the label before printing them. This functionality enables your customers to print labels and affix them on the samples before sending them to your laboratory, eliminating any chances of sample loss or manual errors. For example, a physician can print labels and affix them on samples as soon as they collect samples from patients and subsequently send the labeled samples to your laboratory for diagnosis. Your laboratory can simply scan the labels to accession the samples in CloudLIMS, saving time and costly errors.
• Enhanced Storage Module View: You can now view non-least storage units graphically as per the defined dimensions. This functionality is particularly useful for biobanks and enhances their flexibility to exactly mirror their storage inventory. A non-least storage unit is a storage container, for example, a freezer, or a compartment within which smaller containers can be stored. You can assign custom labels to each row and column for easy identification and storage.
• Affix Signatures on Reports: The latest version of CloudLIMS enables you to include the approver’s signature on Certificates of Analysis (CoAs) and test reports without the need to upload the signature each time to affix it digitally. The approver’s signature is retrieved automatically from the approver’s profile along with other details, such as first name, last name, salutation, qualification, custom text, and a user-defined ID. You can define the font size and the alignment of the signature and save the settings as a template for using it over again. This functionality enables you to meet regulatory requirements and comply with the 21 CFR Part 11 guidelines with ease.
• Import Dependency Attributes: You can now set the preferred value of the dependent attribute while importing data for the controlling attribute to the Samples module. If only one value is present for the dependent attribute, CloudLIMS automatically maps the dependent value with the controlling attribute while importing data from a file. This functionality significantly reduces the time and effort required to manually enter dependent values of a large number of samples, besides reducing transcription errors.
• Default Templates for Instruments: You can now configure your preferred data import template as default for each instrument. If default templates are mapped to instruments, CloudLIMS automatically starts importing data from the instruments without the need to manually initiate the process. This functionality is particularly useful for laboratories using multiple instruments and enables them to configure a default template for each instrument as a one-time activity, thereby saving time.

CloudLIMS Version 2.80 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Generate Test Reports in a Batch: You can now generate test reports and CoAs in a batch for multiple samples using predefined custom reporting templates. Each report contains the results of all tests performed on a sample. This functionality saves time and is particularly useful for analytical testing laboratories, such as cannabis, where they need to perform an array of tests on multiple samples on a daily basis and report results with a fast turnaround time.
• Validation Timestamp on CoAs & Test Reports: You can now include the date and time of result validation on the test report or CoA. You can add a custom text next to the validation timestamp. Furthermore, you can choose to include the validation timestamp below any of the signatures per your preference. This functionality enables laboratories to meet regulatory and clients’ reporting requirements.
• Enhanced Report Formatting: You can add or remove table borders around each section, such as the sample information section, in the test report. Furthermore, you can configure and format the Other Information (non-analytes) section of the test report in an inline or outline view. You can choose the inline view if you would like to include each non-analyte attribute in a separate row and their respective values next to the attributes. Similarly, you can choose the outline view if you prefer to include the values below the attributes. You can also choose a group inline or group outline view before generating a test report. These reporting enhancements enable you to generate reports in multiple layouts and formats and meet diverse reporting requirements.
• Upload & Release External Test Reports: You can now attach an external test report to each test record and release it to clients and patients. This functionality is useful when you have outsourced testing to a third-party laboratory and would like to share the test reports generated by the lab with patients and your clients. You can also upload test reports or CoAs generated by any third-party software should you choose not to use the reporting functionality in CloudLIMS.
• Filter Test Records: You can now filter test records based on the sample testing status and selectively display records for which testing is pending or complete. This functionality enables you to quickly trace pending tests and determine if any action is needed to expedite the testing.
• Enhanced REST API: The latest version of CloudLIMS’ REST Application Programming Interface (API) enables you and attending physicians to update user-defined attributes in the patient module using the API. This functionality offers an alternative mechanism to update patient records.
• Track Result Entry Time: CloudLIMS now automatically captures the date and time of entering test results irrespective of whether the results are entered manually or imported from a file. This functionality enables you to monitor the time of entry or last update to the test results and helps quickly track the tests for which results are available in CloudLIMS.
• Include Report ID in Test Reports: You can now include a report ID in each test report or certificate of analysis (CoA), enabling you to uniquely identify each report. Moreover, you can choose the alignment (center, left or right) and define the font size of the report ID. Your customers can also use the report ID as a reference when contacting you for any questions related to a specific report. This functionality is particularly useful for analytical testing laboratories and enables them to meet ISO/IEC 17025 compliance requirements.

CloudLIMS Version 2.70 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Multi-Approver Test Validation: You can now select multiple approvers for a test type. Once a technician sends test results for validation, any one of the designated approvers can approve or reject the test results and can write their remarks or observations. Once the test results are approved, CloudLIMS sends an email notification to all approvers. This functionality prevents any delay in the test validation process due to the unavailability of an approver, eliminating delays in delivering test reports.
• CloudLIMS now records the user ID of the approver along with the date and time stamp of test validation. This functionality is particularly useful for analytical testing laboratories and enables them to meet ISO/IEC 17025 compliance and quality management requirements.
• Generate a Report of All Stored Samples: The latest version of CloudLIMS enables you to quickly search and find all samples present in a storage container and its sub-containers using a storage ID. Furthermore, you can easily generate a report of all samples in an MS Excel file format. This functionality enables you to identify and report all samples in a storage unit, for example, a freezer, with just a few clicks.
• Send Personalized Emails: You can now edit email templates and send personalized emails to patients and clients notifying them of the test report release. You can include the system-generated ID of a patient or client in the email template depending on the email recipient. Furthermore, you can configure the First Name and Last Name in the email templates used for sending out login credentials and barcodes to patients. This functionality provides you the flexibility to customize the email for patients or your clients per your requirements.
• Client Portal Services Extended: The latest version of CloudLIMS enables you to upload and attach external files to sample records on the client portal. This functionality enables you to securely share crucial documents or important information with your clients while processing the service request.
• Generate Sample Report: You can now generate a sample report using the attributes and sections available in the sample forms. This functionality helps you create a report for sharing with your clients and for record keeping. The report gives a complete overview of the samples and their attributes such as type, storage location, demographics of the patient, if part of a clinical study or any such data that you would like to present.
• Include Client Attributes on Labels: You can now include client attributes on sample labels. While configuring label templates, you can choose to include client attributes for all or specific sample types. This functionality enables laboratories to quickly trace the record of the client who submitted one or more samples for diagnosis, analytical testing, or storage by simply scanning the sample label and searching it in CloudLIMS.

CloudLIMS Version 2.60 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Enable Authentication of CoAs or Test Reports: You can now include a QR code on Certificates of Analysis (CoA) or test reports to enable easy authentication. The QR code encodes a link to the original CoA or test report generated by a laboratory. You can define the position and alignment of the QR code on the report and save the settings as a template for using it over again. This functionality enables authentication of CoAs or test reports and is particularly useful for analytical testing laboratories, such as cannabis, and clinical diagnostics. For example, a customer purchasing a cannabis product from a dispensary can scan the barcode on the CoA and match the reported composition with the composition on the product label to ensure that the product has the same composition as claimed.
• Design Labels to Encode Multiple Tests: You can now print labels with barcodes for one or multiple tests. You can configure label templates with system-defined and user-defined attributes for different test types. Furthermore, you can define the printable label dimensions, barcode/attribute orientation, and label printing direction before printing the labels. The test information encoded in the barcode can be easily decoded by simply scanning and searching it in CloudLIMS. This functionality is particularly useful for analytical testing laboratories and enables them to meet ISO/IEC 17025 compliance.
• Generate Test Reports in a Batch: You can now generate test reports in a batch for multiple patients and clients. The test reports are generated as separate files for each client and patient. You can select your preferred reporting template for doing a batch job. This functionality eliminates the need to generate reports piecemeal, thereby reducing the turnaround time.
• Family Registrations on Patient Portal: The portal is now enhanced to enable families to book tests and access reports. Parents or the guardian of minors or members of a family can use their email address to register all the patients of a family. A unique username needs to be specified for each patient at the time of registration. After a successful registration, each patient or their guardians can access the patient portal using the unique username and password to track the status of their test request or to download test reports as soon as they are released by the laboratory; however, all the reports are mailed to the email address provided at the time of registration. This functionality is particularly useful for patients interested in COVID-19 or other diagnostic testing services offered by your laboratory.
• Generate Incoming or Outgoing Package Reports: You can now generate a custom report containing incoming or outgoing package details in an MS Excel or CSV file format. Furthermore, you can configure custom report templates and set your preferred template as default for future use. This functionality enables you to easily share the details of packages with your logistics staff and keep them informed about incoming or outgoing packages on a day-to-day basis.
• Timestamp on CoAs & Test Reports: The latest version of CloudLIMS enables you to include a timestamp on CoAs or test reports based on the time at which the report is generated. You can choose to display the time in 12-hour or 24-hour format per your preference and define the placement of the time stamp on the report. Furthermore, you can include a custom text next to the stamp. This functionality is particularly useful for analytical testing laboratories and enables them to meet the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
• Reject Service Requests with Reasons: You can now select one or multiple reasons while rejecting one or a batch of service requests. You can preconfigure a set of common rejection reasons for easy selection or enter a specific reason before rejecting a request. The reason for rejection is automatically recorded along with a date and time stamp and the name of the supervisor who rejected the request. Your customers can view the reason for rejection from the client portal. This functionality enables you to apprise your customers of the exact reason due to which their request was rejected. This helps your customers take necessary corrective actions before re-submitting their request, minimizing the chances of subsequent rejections and saving costs.

CloudLIMS Version 2.50 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Print Patient Labels: You can now print labels with patient barcodes from CloudLIMS’s patient management module. You can configure label templates with system-defined and user-defined attributes for different patient types. This functionality is particularly useful for biobanks and clinical diagnostics. It enables them to print labels directly from the patient management module, without the need of switching to the Sample Management module.
• Reposition Stored Samples: You can now move one or all samples from one storage unit to another while maintaining the same order of samples as before. You also have the option to change the order and direction to any other based on your preference. For example, the samples can be made to populate the new storage unit from a particular location and in a vertical or horizontal format. This functionality enables you to quickly reposition samples in just a few clicks per your requirements.
• Release Test Reports in a Batch: The latest version of CloudLIMS enables you to email test reports in a batch to patients and clients. This functionality enables laboratory managers to release test reports to multiple clients and patients at the same time, eliminating the need to push results out piecemeal thereby reducing the turnaround time.
• Upload External Files or Reports for Your Clients: You can now upload one or multiple external files or reports and associate them with a service request. Once the files are uploaded and released, your clients can seamlessly access them over the client portal. This functionality enables you to share reports received from a subcontractor laboratory or provide additional documents to your customers to support the test results.
• Assign User Group Permission to Access Samples: The latest version of CloudLIMS enables the master administrator of the product to assign permissions to user groups for accessing sample records. The access permission applies to a user group which in turn is applied to individual users within that group. You can provide no access, view-only access, or full access for each sample to a user group from the sample management module. This functionality allows personnel from only authorized user groups to access sample records, maintaining data integrity of samples.
• Search & Quickly Retrieve Test Types: You can now easily search and retrieve a test type using the search functionality, enabling you to quickly assign tests to samples in just a few clicks. This functionality helps you trace test types based on test type or test code, eliminating the need to manually find out the preferred test type from hundreds of test types, saving time and effort.
• Include Client Logo in Test Report: You can now include your client’s logo above or below the report title per your reporting requirements. This functionality strengthens the reporting flexibility and is particularly useful if your laboratory has multiple customers with each customer wanting to have their logo on the test report.
• Filter Test Reports: You can now filter tests based on their test report release status per your preference and selectively display tests for which reports are released or yet to be released. This functionality enables you to quickly trace the test reports that are not released and take necessary actions if required. For example, you can now display tests that are completed and then filter them based on their report release status. For the ones that are not released, you can quickly take action and deliver them to patients or clients enabling you to remove any backlogs quickly.
• Define Formula Expressions with Alphanumeric Values: You can now define complex formula expressions containing attributes that may have alphanumeric values. This functionality enables you to include those analyte attributes in formula expressions whose value may be too small to be accurately expressed in numbers. This functionality is particularly useful for cannabis testing laboratories since at times the total value of cannabinoids in a cannabis sample may be below the quantification limit or limit of detection.

CloudLIMS Version 2.40 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Calculate Final Test Results: The latest version of CloudLIMS supports the calculation of experimental results obtained from analytical instruments to determine the final test results. This functionality is particularly useful for diagnostic laboratories, such as COVID-19 diagnostic laboratories. CloudLIMS helps quickly calculate the final test result values based on the results of positive and negative control samples read from the instruments, test samples, and predefined kit-specific formulas. Once the test results are imported in CloudLIMS from the instrument raw files, it performs the predefined calculations to determine the final test results, for example, positive, negative, or invalid in the case of COVID-19 results. The laboratory manager can subsequently validate the test results before releasing the test report. This functionality eliminates the need for the lab technician to collate data and perform complex calculations.
• Generate & Export Training Competency Matrix: You can now generate a custom staff training and competency matrix and export it in an MS Excel file format. You can select one or multiple records of a specific training type or all training types for generating a training competency matrix. For creating a matrix, you can select a column header (for example, user ID), a row header (for example, training ID), and choose the preferred font size of the attributes. Furthermore, you can define a unique color for each training status and competency level per your preference, let’s say yellow for in-progress training and green for completed. This functionality helps laboratory managers quickly visualize the training status or competency level of staff, assign analytical tasks only to the trained staff, and provide additional training to incompetent staff.
• Automatically Email Updated Barcodes to Patients: The latest version of CloudLIMS enables you to automatically email the updated QR code to a patient each time the laboratory staff updates any attributes encoded in the QR code that is associated with the patient record. Upon receiving the updated QR code, the patient should use it at the collection site. This functionality enables pulling up the correct patient records at the testing facility, preventing sample mix-ups and associating the correct information with the patient.
• Associate Patients with Physicians: You can now enable patients to associate themselves with the attending physician from the patient portal. This functionality is useful for the patients who have requested a diagnostic test under the recommendation of a physician and are interested in tracking the status of their test request and having their physician receive a copy of the test report as soon as it is available. This functionality helps bridge the communication between physicians and patients and enables physicians to commence the treatment of patients without any delay.
• Preview Documents: In the Document Management module, you can now preview a PDF document, such as a manual, eliminating the need to download it every time you need to view it. This functionality enables you to better comply with the document control requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 compliance by preventing unauthorized access of downloaded documents.
• Enhanced Workflow Management Functionality: Longer sample processing times can have an adverse impact on the quality of the time-sensitive samples, compromising the sample quality and the accuracy of test results. Based on the start time and the completion time of each step in a workflow, you can determine the turnaround time of each step and identify the steps that consume an unusually long time. This functionality enables you to identify the bottlenecks in laboratory workflows and take necessary corrective measures to minimize the turnaround time, enabling you to effectively manage your laboratory workflows.

CloudLIMS Version 2.35 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Patient Self-registration: A patient can now securely register themselves on CloudLIMS’ patient portal for undergoing a diagnostic test, such as a COVID-19 test, directly from your website. While registering on the patient portal, a patient needs to fill out personal details, such as name, email address, date of birth, and gender. The registration form can be pre-set based on the lab requirements. After successful registration, the patient receives an email with a unique username and password using which they can securely log in to the patient portal. Additionally, the patient’s record is automatically created in the Patient module of CloudLIMS avoiding needless data entry and transcription errors. The patients can track the status of their test request on the patient portal.
• Password Changing or Recovering Functionality: The patients can easily recover their password using their registered email address and the forgot password functionality if they do not remember their password. Additionally, the patients can change their password for accessing the patient portal. The password changing functionality minimizes the risks associated with security breaches and provides control to patients to safeguard their health information.
• Securely Deliver Test Reports to Patients: You can now securely deliver test reports to patients through CloudLIMS’s patient portal. As soon as the test reports are available, they are automatically associated with the records of patients. Subsequently, you can select a patient record and release the test report. As soon as you release the test report, the patient receives an email notification. The patient can then securely log in to the patient portal and download the test report.
• Include a Unique QR Code on Test Reports: You can now generate a unique QR code for the test results and include it on the test report. The patients can have the QR code scanned either from a digital test report or a printed report. This functionality enables patients to assert their test results, particularly COVID-19 test results, at airports, workplaces, universities, or anywhere they go.
• Personalize the Patient Portal Login Page: You can now customize the login page of CloudLIMS’ patient portal to offer a personalized experience to patients. The patients can directly login to the patient portal from your website to download test reports or to track the status of their test request. You can use your logo for branding. You can add a custom title, subtitle, and footnote to the login page and can define the font size, font type, and color of the text to match the look and feel of your website. You can add a custom text message and link it to a website of your choice. You can also insert a background image and define its size, and change the transparency of the login page to increase the visibility of the background image.
• Selectively Display Patient Attributes: You can now show or hide patient attributes per your preference in the patient registration form. For example, a patient does not need to specify a custodian ID during registration; however, the laboratory staff members need it. It is possible to retain the ID in the patient module to complete the registration process. This functionality enables you to selectively display only relevant attributes depending on the user.

CloudLIMS Version 2.3 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Automatically Email Barcodes to Patients: The latest version of CloudLIMS enables you to automatically email a unique QR code to patients as soon as they are registered in CloudLIMS. The patient can then have the QR code scanned at the sample collection site to confirm their identity. This functionality enables the sample collector to quickly track patient registration information during sample collection by simply scanning the QR code. Furthermore, this functionality enables accurate association of a patient with the sample collected from the patient, eliminating any chances of manual errors.
• Associate Patients with a Service Request by Scanning Barcodes: You can now associate patients with a service request, such as a test request, by simply scanning patient barcodes. While processing a service request, you can select a patient type and subsequently scan QR codes of patients to quickly associate them with a service request. This functionality is particularly useful for laboratories receiving test requests for hundreds of samples at a time. It helps reduce turnaround time and prevent the misassociation of patients with test requests.
• Search & Locate Storage Units with Ease: You can now easily locate a storage container such as a box, plate, or tray using the search functionality, enabling you to assign storage locations to samples in just a few clicks. This functionality helps you quickly trace a storage container using an external/ user-defined storage ID or a system-generated ID, eliminating the need to manually find out the preferred storage container from all available storage containers.
• Reorder Report Attributes: You can now reorder report attributes per your preference before generating a sample report, test report, or study report irrespective of the report format (PDF, MS Excel file, or CSV). Furthermore, you can save the preferred order of attributes as a report template for future use. This functionality enhances the reporting flexibility, enabling you to personalize test reports per your clients’ requirements.
• Set Custom Test Report Templates as Default: You can now set a custom report template as default for using it over again while generating a test report. This functionality eliminates the need to select attributes and format preferences every time you generate a test report, saving time and effort.

CloudLIMS Version 2.2 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Securely Deliver COVID-19 Test Results to a Mobile App: You can now securely deliver COVID-19 results and certifications on Folio’s mobile app as soon as the results are available. The test results issued include a unique secure QR code to facilitate contactless result validation, enabling COVID-19 results to be asserted, anytime, anywhere. This functionality eliminates any chances of lost or misplaced results and the need to print test reports or share them via email.
• Enhanced Client Portal Services: Your customers can now place a service request constituting multiple orders from the CloudLIMS Client Portal. For placing a service request, your customers can simply import a file (MS Excel or CSV) containing the service request catalogs along with the sample information. When uploaded to the portal, the samples are added to the samples module, the test requests are received by the lab (if the service request is of a test), and the samples and tests are associated to eliminate any transcription errors. This functionality is particularly useful for your customers who place hundreds of diagnostic test requests or sample storage requests. It empowers your customers with an easy mechanism for placing multiple orders with you, instead of manually entering each order, saving time and reducing any chances of manual errors.
• Email Test Reports to Patients: You can now deliver test reports to patients at their registered email address. As soon as a patient’s test report is validated and released, it is added to the patient’s record. You can then directly email the test report to the patient as well as the physician on file. This functionality enables the patients to receive the results as soon as the COVID-19 testing or diagnostic laboratory completes the testing process and enables quick decision making for treatment, quarantine and isolation, curbing further spread in the community.
• Track Storage Units With Ease: You can now create 1D or 2D barcode templates for storage containers such as boxes, plates, trays, or update existing templates. Once a template is created, you can associate it with the storage containers for automatic generation of barcodes. Furthermore, you can design and print labels for the storage containers. This functionality enables you to seamlessly track the storage units using barcodes, eliminating any chances of sample loss or misplacement.
• Search & Locate Storage Units: You can now perform a search using the name or label of the storage units and quickly locate them. This functionality eliminates the need to manually locate storage units amongst hundreds of hierarchical storage units and easily navigate to the desired storage unit.
• Extended Login Functionality: The latest version of CloudLIMS supports Single Sign-on (SSO) using Okta in addition to Google and LinkedIn. This functionality enables central account creation, maintenance, and logins, simplifying the authentication process. Once you have signed in via Okta, you can access CloudLIMS seamlessly without having to log in and out each time. This functionality enhances user experience, productivity, and security control. Furthermore, this functionality eliminates the need to remember multiple passwords for different applications and therefore using forgotten passwords or reset passwords to set those.
• Filter Samples Based on Custodianship: The latest version of CloudLIMS enables you to set the sample filters so as to display only the samples that belong to you by default. Furthermore, you can set filters to display the samples shared with you or transferred to you by other users. This functionality provides you a personalized view of your samples, enabling you to quickly trace them and filter out the samples that do not belong to you, saving time and effort.
• Resend Test Reports: You can now resend test reports through email to your customers such as hospitals or physicians you work with or directly to patients. You can choose the email recipients before resending the test reports. This functionality enables you to resend test reports if the recipients have not received them due to spam filters or if you missed attaching test reports to your email before releasing them.

CloudLIMS Version 2.1 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Create Customer Groups to Facilitate Data Sharing: You can now create a customer group and add multiple customers under the same account. All customers belonging to a particular account can access data associated with the customer group. For example, samples, patient records, test reports, invoices, can be accessed when they log in from the client portal. All the customers belonging to a group can log in to the client portal using their unique login credentials to access and add samples, review and place test orders and retrieve reports posted on the portal. This functionality enables your customers to share their data with colleagues for better organization-wide coordination.
• Batch Assign Tests to Stored Samples: You can now assign tests in a batch. For example, if you have 96 samples stored in a PCR plate you want to send for a test, you can simply select the plate and assign it to a test instead of assigning each sample to a test. All samples in the plate are automatically assigned to the selected test. This convenient functionality reduces the turnaround time, saves effort, and reduces the chances of manual errors.
• Enhanced Login Functionality: The latest version of CloudLIMS supports Single sign-on (SSO). So if you are using your Google or LinkedIn accounts, SSO allows for central account creation, maintenance, and logins. Once you have signed in via Google or LinkedIn, you can access CloudLIMS seamlessly without having to log in and out each time. This functionality enhances user experience, productivity, security control, and simplifies the authentication process. Furthermore, this functionality reduces the risk of lost or forgotten passwords and the need to remember or reset passwords.
• Add Multiple Documents in a Batch: In the document management module, you can now add multiple laboratory documents, such as manuals, SOPs, in a batch. This functionality enables you to quickly and efficiently manage laboratory documents.
• Access Test Reports from the Sample Management Module: You can now view and access all test reports associated with every sample from the sample management module instead of just the Test module. Furthermore, you can release one or multiple test reports associated with a sample in a few clicks without the need to switch back to the Test module where this functionality is already available. This feature enables you to verify the association of samples with test reports, minimizing reporting errors.

CloudLIMS Version 2.0 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Generate Barcodes for Patients: You can now generate unique 1D and 2D barcodes for patient records, create barcode templates for each type of patient, and batch update patient barcodes. You can exclude Personally Identifiable Information (PII) of patients from barcodes to safeguard patient privacy. This functionality enables you to generate patient barcodes containing the identifiers or attributes that would enable you to trace back to the patient without disclosing sensitive patient data to unauthorized users.
• Process Test Requests in a Batch: You can now accept or reject multiple test requests in a batch, enabling you to quickly initiate the processing of multiple requests as soon as you receive them, reducing turnaround time. This functionality is particularly useful for laboratories receiving hundreds of test requests on a daily basis.
• Batch Import Samples to Storage: You can now batch import samples of various types from a file directly to the storage units in CloudLIMS. Based on the sample type, the samples are automatically sorted. This functionality enables you to seamlessly import and assign storage locations to multiple types of samples you manage in your biobank or laboratory, saving time, effort, and reducing manual errors.
• Select Analytes for Doughnut Chart: You can now include analytes of interest in the doughnut chart while reporting test results. You can save the analyte selection for the doughnut chart as a part of the analyte report template for using it over again, saving time. This functionality enhances the reporting flexibility and enables you to personalize test reports based on the reporting requirements that may vary from one customer to another.
• Enhanced REST API: The latest version of CloudLIMS’ REST Application Programming Interface (API) enables your customers to place test requests using the API. This functionality enables you to provide an alternative mechanism to your customers.

CloudLIMS Version 1.99 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Custom CoA Format Support: You can now generate test reports and CoAs in custom layouts using CloudLIMS’ new report formatting functionality by providing minimal dynamic inputs. You can place images, logos, barcodes, result tables, charts anywhere on the report per your preference to enhance data visualization and for meeting the varied report format demands of your customers. Our team can preconfigure and deploy multiple report templates, changing the layout of the report as per your preference, helping you get started in no time. This functionality strengthens the reporting flexibility, simplifies the report generation process, and supports on-demand reporting.
• Associate Catalogs with Customer Records: You can now associate one or multiple catalogs belonging to different types of services offered by your laboratory with each customer record. Once associated, your customers can view and select only specific catalogs while placing a service request from CloudLIMS’ client portal. This functionality enables you to offer different pricing to your customers depending on their organization type (academic or commercial), geographic location, or on your business relationship.
• Autocapture Sample Storage Date and Time: CloudLIMS now automatically captures the date and time of storing a sample, aliquot, or derivative. When you are adding samples individually or in a batch, or importing them from a file, the storage date and time is auto-recorded if you have selected a storage location. You can include the storage date or time or both while configuring barcodes or label templates. This functionality enables you to track samples based on their storage date and time and take necessary actions, such as performing quality checks and stability tests.

CloudLIMS Version 1.98 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Manage Laboratory Workflows: You can now organize and streamline your laboratory workflows with ease. You can configure workflow templates using a series of steps to mirror your laboratory workflows. To create a workflow template, you can add steps to guide your staff on the specific workflow to be followed while processing each sample. A step number is assigned automatically to each step. While configuring each step, you can select a module, a module type, an action item, a category, a technician who is trained on the job, and specify instructions if any. Once a step is added, you can define the next steps to be performed. You can add a new workflow template, edit or delete an existing template, and associate one or multiple sample types with each template.Once all the steps defined in the workflow are complete, an authorized user can mark the overall workflow status as complete. Once a workflow is marked as complete or is terminated, it cannot be edited by any user unless unlocked. This functionality enables you to monitor the sample processing status and track the current processing stage of each sample. Furthermore, you can easily track any deviations from the specified SOPs.
• Laboratory technicians can commence the workflow according to the tasks assigned to them. Once a step is assigned, an authorized user can specify the start date and the completion date of each step. After completing a step, a user can mark the status as complete. A technician can perform the step assigned to them only if the previous steps in the workflow (if any) are complete. This functionality enforces the laboratory staff to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) as per the laboratory guidelines and to avoid missing any crucial step required.
• Extended Client Portal Services: Your customers can now import sample records in a batch from CloudLIMS’ client portal using the import functionality. The sample attributes such as current quantity, collection date, and the associated data such as subject ID, are added to CloudLIMS if the data is present in the file (MS Excel or CSV) and mapped with the attributes present in CloudLIMS. Similarly, your customers can import patient records in a batch from CloudLIMS’ client portal along with demographic data of patients and associate them with samples with just a few clicks. This functionality reduces the time, errors, and effort involved in entering sample or patient records manually when your customers are submitting hundreds of samples at a time for tests or storage.
• Batch Patient Record Update: You can now quickly update thousands of patient records in CloudLIMS. The mapping window facilitates the automatic mapping of the file headers with the patient attributes present in CloudLIMS. You can save the mapped selection as a template for using it over again. Once the file is successfully imported, all metadata associated with each patient record, such as samples, inventories, is automatically updated in CloudLIMS. This functionality significantly reduces the time and efforts required to manually update individual patient records, besides reducing transcription errors.
• Associate a Patient with a Service Request: You can now associate a patient with a testing or storing service request. You can show or hide the patient attributes on the service request form. Based on the patient selected, only the samples obtained from the patient are available for association with a service request, for example, a diagnostic test request. This functionality helps clinicians analyze the test results better, in light of the patient demographics or pre-conditions.
• Print Labels Column Wise: You can now print labels column-wise, enabling you to print off a label roll or utilize the labels from a partially used up page. You can define the page unit, page dimensions, label grid before printing the labels.

CloudLIMS Version 1.97 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Personalize the Client Portal Login Page: You can now customize the login page of CloudLIMS’ client portal to offer a personalized experience to your customers. Your customers can now directly login to the client portal from your website to download test reports or track the status of their service request. You can use your own logo for branding. You can add a custom title, subtitle, and a footnote to the login page and can define the font size, font type, and color of the text to match the look and feel of your website. You can add a custom text message and link it to a website of your choice. You can also insert a background image and define its size, and change the transparency of the login page to increase the visibility of the background image.
• Perform Context Search from the Client Portal: Your customers can now log in to the CloudLIMS’ Client Portal and perform a context search to trace sample records based on the selected sample type and other search criteria defined by them. Your customers can perform advanced context searches using Boolean operators (AND, OR) and relational operators (less than, greater than, equal to) to refine the search results. Furthermore, your customers can select multiple sample attributes along with different combinations of operators to narrow down the search options before performing a search. This functionality enables your customers to quickly view filtered sample records and the associated data.
• Quickly Retrieve Aliquots or Derivatives of Parent Samples: You can now scan the barcode of parent samples and quickly retrieve their aliquots or derivatives. In the search results, the parent and their child samples are grouped to help you seamlessly track the genealogy of each sample. This functionality is particularly useful for clinical laboratories enabling them to retrieve and track all samples collected from a patient along with the child samples, streamlining the sample management process.
• Insert Images to Client Records: You can now upload an image, such as a barcode, in each client record from the client management module of CloudLIMS. You can preview the image and add a caption. You can choose to include or exclude the image section from the client form as per your preference. Furthermore, you can opt to include the client image in the test report or Certificate of Analysis (CoA). You can also define the alignment, position, and size of the image for the test report. This functionality enhances the reporting flexibility, enabling you to further customize test reports per your clients’ requirements.
• Send Notifications After Entering Test Results: You can now automatically send email notifications to laboratory managers and other users once you finish importing or entering test results in CloudLIMS. This functionality enables an analyst to instantly notify users who are waiting for test results to initiate the next step i.e. test result validation. You can resend the notification to users if required. This functionality helps analytical testing laboratories to further automate their workflows, reducing turnaround time.
• Enhanced REST API: CloudLIMS’ REST Application Programming Interface (API) now enables you to automatically write non-analyte test results of samples directly from analytical instruments to CloudLIMS. Once the results are entered in CloudLIMS, you can proceed with the next steps i.e. validation of test results and test report generation. This functionality strengthens the integration of CloudLIMS with analytical instruments, eliminating the need for manual entry of non-analyte test results, thereby minimizing turnaround time and transcription errors.

CloudLIMS Version 1.96 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Add Patients from the Client Portal: Your customers can now log in to the CloudLIMS Client Portal, add patients or subjects or sample source records and associate them with samples for which they have access. Your customers can also edit or delete existing patient records. Furthermore, your customers can generate a PDF or an MS Excel report of the patient records added by them. This functionality enables your customers to securely share patient data with the laboratory staff while placing service requests through the client portal. For example, physicians can enter patient data and associate patient records with the corresponding samples while placing test requests. Furthermore, this functionality reduces the data entry effort of the lab by providing the data entry functionality to the hospital or physician’s office, reduces the chances of laboratory errors and enhances customer experience.
• Enhanced Test Result Import Functionality: You can now choose to assign an analyte test result to an attribute of your choice while importing the results from a file. You can select a system-defined or a custom analyte attribute, including dependent attributes such as formula expressions, mapped values, or replicas. This functionality provides you the flexibility to choose an attribute of your choice to assign the test results received from your instrument with the default attribute being Observed Value.
• Improved Aliquot Importing Functionality: The latest version of CloudLIMS enables auto-deduction of parent sample quantity during the import of aliquots from a file. This functionality prevents you from creating aliquots if the current quantity of the parent sample is insufficient. The current quantity of the parent sample is automatically deducted based on the total quantity of all aliquots created, preventing chances of manual errors. Furthermore, this helps ensure that the current quantity of the parent samples is updated at all times, enabling lab managers to take necessary actions for the replenishment of parent samples on time.

CloudLIMS Version 1.95 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Enhanced Pool Sample Functionality: You can now pool up to 120 samples belonging to the same type, obtained from different runs, and the same patient or sample source to create aliquots or one or more derivatives. This pooling functionality enables you to support your laboratory workflows, such as for NGS, and Real-time PCR.
• Calculate Coefficient of Variation: You can now automatically calculate the Coefficient of Variation (%CV) to better analyze trends across a set of test results for a Quality Control chart. You can graphically represent %CV in the trend analysis report, thereby enabling you to quickly identify random errors of a test method, compare two test methods or the accuracy of a set of analytical instruments. This functionality also helps you to better meet requirements of ISO 15189:2012, an international standard that specifies the requirements for quality and competence in clinical laboratories.
• Import a Sample Image while Accessioning: You can now import an image and specify a caption while adding or editing a sample from the Sample Management module. You can decide the position of the sample image in the test report or Certificate of Analysis (CoA). You can include the sample image either below or beside the sample information table in the test report or CoA. You can also specify image settings, such as the width and height of the image, left margin and top margin in the reporting template. This functionality enables you to give more detailed and meaningful information to your customers. Furthermore, it enables your customers to add sample images from the client portal before placing test requests so that you can correlate samples as they arrive at your facility.
• Send Customized Emails: You can now edit email templates in CloudLIMS and send customized email notifications to your customers. This functionality enables you to send personalized communication to your customers enabling a tailored response to reported issues or specified instructions, delivering a higher level of customer service.

CloudLIMS Version 1.94 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Reorder Documents or Folders: In the Document module, you can now reorder documents or folders to better manage your laboratory documents, manuals and SOPs. You can sort them alphabetically, reorder them date wise, or in any sequence per your requirements. This functionality enables you to quickly track documents and is especially useful during internal and external audits.
• Automate Processing of Test Requests: You can now automate the processing of test requests once they are placed by your customers. Once you accept the test requests and assign them to a technician, the subsequent steps are automated for further processing. The requested tests are automatically associated with the samples, test records are created, and the tests are associated with the test request ID(s). Furthermore, the test request IDs are associated with the test reports or Certificates of Analysis (CoA) as soon as they are generated. This automates the complete test request processing workflow, right from receiving test requests to sharing reports with customers, thereby saving time, minimizing test turnaround time and enhancing operational efficiency.

CloudLIMS Version 1.93 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Define Complex Formula Expressions: You can now use the exponential function to define complex formula expressions. This functionality enables you to auto-calculate complex test results, saving time and eliminating manual errors.
• Import Flagging Sets From a File: You can now import flagging sets while importing test results from a file. The flagging set marks the acceptability of results. The flagging set information for each sample-analyte combination must be provided with each sample for a batch import of the sets along with the test results. This functionality eliminates the need for manually entering a flagging set for each sample, saving time and effort during the test set up process. Furthermore, this functionality helps prevent incorrect flagging of test results by reducing manual intervention.
• Color Code Flags: You can now configure custom colors for each flag in a test result flagging set. This functionality enables you to quickly discern analytes with abnormal observed values from those having optimal values. Furthermore, you can configure the background color of the optimal flag, the result row, and the analyte row in the bar chart, enabling you to enhance the graphical representation of the analyte test results for professional reporting of results. You can even color-code the analytes flag based on the standards followed by your industry.
• Enhanced Storage Module: You can now add multiple compartments or positions to a non-least storage container while creating or updating the storage hierarchy in CloudLIMS. You can specify the number of compartments to be added and assign custom labels to each. Furthermore, you can add other storage containers within a compartment and then assign samples. This functionality enhances the flexibility to mirror your storage inventory and create multiple compartments in just a few clicks.

CloudLIMS Version 1.92 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Enhanced Trend Analysis: You can now generate a trend analysis report for up to five attributes of an analyte across a set of test results. You can define the shape and color of the data points, style and color of the data line for each attribute, enabling you to create a professional report. The new improved trend analysis functionality helps you to comprehensively analyze trends by comparing the results of an analyte for multiple attributes across a set of test results using a style of your preference.
• Filter Inventory Records: You can now filter laboratory inventory items based on their expiry status. This functionality enables you to quickly display obsolete and valid inventory items and take necessary action if required, for example, discard and replenish obsolete inventory items. Furthermore, you can configure the inventory filter to selectively display inventory items per your preference.
• Selectively Display Module Types: You can now show or hide various modules types present in CloudLIMS per your preference. For example, you can hide an obsolete test type or a sample type that you do not want to see. This functionality enables you to selectively display only relevant types in CloudLIMS.
• Configure Decimal Places: You can now configure the number of decimal places for representing a numeric value. Based on the number of decimal places configured for a numeric attribute, the numeric value is automatically rounded off. This functionality enhances the precision of representing numeric values, for example, test results, which may further be used for calculations using formula expressions.

CloudLIMS Version 1.91 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Include Bar Graphs in Test Reports: You can now represent quantitative results of analytes using bar graphs. You can include up to three bar graphs in the test report. You can select the analytes to include in each bar graph. You can choose the position of the analyte labels on the bar graph. This functionality enables you to represent the quantitative results of important analytes in a simplified way, providing a quick visual overview of test results.
• Relative Quantitation: You can now represent the quantitative relationship between two analytes as a ratio in the test report. The new version of CloudLIMS automatically calculates and reports the ratio between two analytes based on an attribute, for example, concentration. This functionality helps determine relative quantitation which is useful for quality checks.
• Add Accreditation Stamps to Reports: You can now include up to two accreditation stamps in the test report. You can choose the dimensions of each stamp while importing them in CloudLIMS. Furthermore, you can choose the alignment (center, left or right) and the position (header or footer) of each stamp in the report. This functionality renders a professional look to your report. Your customers can simply click the stamp using the embedded link and visit a webpage of your choice, for example, your laboratory accreditation certificate webpage can be linked to the stamp.
• Total Value of Attributes: The latest version of CloudLIMS automatically calculates the total numeric value of attributes across all analytes, such as amount (mg/g). This functionality enables you to select attributes while generating a test report and report the total value of all analytes for the selected attributes, thereby helping you to quickly determine the total quantity present in a sample.
• Multiple Tests Reporting: The latest version of CloudLIMS enables you to report the results of all the tests associated with a sample in an order of your choice. Based on the selected order, the test results are reported. This functionality increases the reporting flexibility for testing laboratories and enables them to generate test reports as per the client requirements.
• Associate Tests with Expected Samples: You can now associate expected or incoming samples with a test even before they are received by your laboratory. Furthermore, you can enter the test results of the expected samples. Certain laboratories perform in-house or internal tests and subsequently send the samples to other laboratories for third-party tests. Such laboratories mark the status of the samples as expected until they receive the third-party test results. However, they may need to enter the results of internal testing. This functionality enables such laboratories to enter the internal test results even before they receive external or third-party test results, enabling them to seamlessly follow their workflows.
• Assign Tests to Multiple Samples: The latest version of CloudLIMS enables you to assign tests to multiple samples directly from the CloudLIMS’ Samples module without going to the Test module, saving time and effort.

CloudLIMS Version 1.90 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Associate Sample Types with Each Client Type: You can now selectively associate different sample types with each client type, enabling you to display only the relevant samples to your customers. This functionality enables your customers to view only the relevant sample types and access the associated sample data from the Client Portal.
• Enhanced REST API: The latest version of CloudLIMS’ REST Application Programming Interface (API) facilitates retrieval of all attachments associated with a test from CloudLIMS’ Test module. This functionality enables you to download all important files associated with each test, based on the test IDs, thereby facilitating further downstream processing.
• Enhanced Test Reporting Functionality: You can now generate and include doughnut chart(s) for multiple tests in a single test report, enabling easy visualization of results of different test types in one report.

CloudLIMS Version 1.89 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Enhanced Rest API: The latest version of CloudLIMS’ REST Application Programming Interface (API) enables you to read and retrieve test results associated with all samples from CloudLIMS’ Test module in JSON format. This functionality facilitates quick retrieval of results of all tests performed in a laboratory for further downstream processing.
• Add Attachments for Samples From the Client Portal: The latest version of CloudLIMS enables your customers to attach one or more files to each sample record from the Client Portal. This functionality enables your customers to share crucial documents or important instructions while placing service requests through a secure portal. For example, your customers may share sampling details or sample processing requirements while ordering tests so that your staff receives all the information in one place, ensuring proper processing of samples and thereby enhancing customer experience.

CloudLIMS Version 1.88 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Trend Analysis: Trend analysis in CloudLIMS uses a statistically based control chart to analyze trends across a set of test results. You can generate the control charts based on mean and standard deviation to compare the result of an analyte tested for multiple samples with your QC samples over a specified period. Trend analysis enables a laboratory to monitor variation in results and take corrective actions. The report contains a variety of font, color and pattern options for creating professional reports.
• Manage Kit Inventory: This feature comes as an enhancement on the existing Kit Management module. The latest version of CloudLIMS automatically marks a kit as consumed upon association with a test. This functionality enables a laboratory to keep track of the kits getting used during testing to manage the kits inventory.
• Barcode Search for Inventory: The inventory module is now equipped with a barcode search option, which allows you to scan and update the inventory records quickly. The search can be performed on a particular inventory type or on the entire stock.
• Association of Staff and Training with the Test: To support the ISO/IEC 17025 guidelines further, you can now select competent staff before assigning them to run a test. Staff that has completed the designated training is displayed upon a Test selection so that the test is assigned only to staff that are available and are technically qualified to conduct it.
• Test Report Enhancement: Test reports can now be configured to display results of multiple samples for a single test type under one table, providing an easy and quick visualization tool for comparing test results across samples.
• Dependent User-defined Fields: While configuring attributes, you can now create dependent fields where the available values of the controlling field determine the value of the dependent field, refining your search from the drop-down list based on filters applied. Field Dependencies enables the laboratory to pick the right option quickly and more conveniently. This functionality is available across all the modules of CloudLIMS.

CloudLIMS Version 1.87 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Training Module: Managing training and competency records of laboratory personnel is an important requirement of ISO/IEC 17025:2017, an international standard that specifies the general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories across the globe. To produce high-quality test results, it is important to ensure that only trained and competent staff performs analytical tests. The new Training management module of CloudLIMS enables laboratories to schedule and plan staff training. You can add, edit, and delete training records of laboratory personnel. While adding training records, you can add the start and the end date of training, the status of training, name of the trainer, and associate staff who would undergo the training. You can send email notifications to staff regarding the training schedule or training cancellation to keep them informed. You can batch import multiple training records from a file, reducing the time and efforts involved in manually entering the records. For each training record, you can mark the competency of staff who participated in the training. This helps laboratory managers to quickly identify staff members who are competent to perform an analytical test. Additionally, you can generate custom training reports in PDF or MS Excel file format in the preferred layout. You can assign role-based rights to laboratory users for adding, editing, or deleting training records, and for marking staff competency. Furthermore, you can select other laboratory users to notify them regarding the upcoming training, changes in the existing training schedule, or any updates regarding the staff competency. The new module helps laboratory managers ensure that only trained and technically competent staff perform analytical tests, enabling testing laboratories to better meet the resource requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
• Validate Inventory for Kits: CloudLIMS automatically validates the current quantity of inventory items while creating kits or importing kit records from a file. This functionality helps laboratories ensure that there is sufficient inventory available to create kits.
• Calculate Time Duration: The new version allows you to configure an attribute to calculate the time duration from a specified date to the current date and to stop the calculation if required. For example, you can configure an attribute to calculate the age of subjects or patients based on their date of birth. Similarly, you can configure another attribute to cease the age calculation in case of the death of patients. This functionality is particularly useful for biobanks and clinical laboratories where the age of subjects or patients needs to be updated with time.
• Copy List Type Attributes: While batch editing sample records, you can now copy values of list type sample attributes and automatically update other sample records. This functionality enables laboratories to quickly update sample records having list type attributes, saving efforts and time.

CloudLIMS Version 1.86 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Send Documents for Review: You can now select one or multiple approvers for a document, send out the document for review, and publish it after approval. This functionality helps testing laboratories to establish control over documents, enabling them to better meet the management system requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 compliance. Unless approved, the document is not made available for association with a sample or a test. CloudLIMS automatically sends an email notification to each reviewer when a document is sent for review. Each reviewer can either approve or reject the document and enter their comments. The review status and comments are posted to the review log. After the document is approved, it can be published and associated with a sample or a test. This functionality ensures that each document is reviewed and approved by authorized personnel and the laboratory personnel does not refer to an obsolete document.
• Batch Edit Inventory Records: You can now edit multiple inventory records at the same time using the batch edit functionality, thereby saving efforts. You can select the attributes to edit and save the selected attributes as a template for future use. While batch updating records, you can sort the records based on an attribute, for example, item ID. Furthermore, you can also scan barcodes to add new items to your inventory.
• Assign User Group Permission to Access Subject Records: The latest version of CloudLIMS enables the master administrator to assign permission to user groups for accessing subject records. The access permission applies to a user group, and not to individual users. You can provide no access, view-only access, or full access to a user group. This functionality allows only authorized personnel to access subject records, thus safeguarding sensitive patient data for complying with HIPAA and for working with PHI.
• Test Report Enhancement: You can now include up to 3 headers in your test report. The headers are automatically repeated on each page of the test report. You can also select your preferred header template for reporting test results, thereby enhancing reporting flexibility.
• Improved Context Search Functionality: You can now filter test records based on the test validation status, enabling testing laboratories to quickly trace records which are approved, reviewed, or rejected.
• Automatic Status Update of Kits: When a kit is associated with a sample or a subject, the status of the kit is automatically updated as consumed. This functionality helps ensure that users do not have to manually update the status every time a kit is used for sample testing or is associated with a patient, thereby eliminating chances of errors. The auto-status update also ensures that the kits are replenished on time.

CloudLIMS Version 1.85 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Enhanced Test Validation: Test validation is an important requirement of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 compliance. You can now send test results to a reviewer for validation prior to sending it to an approver. This functionality helps to streamline and strengthen the test validation process, thereby assuring the final test results. The latest version of CloudLIMS enables you to configure a test review process, select a reviewer for each test, send out multiple tests for review, and track the review status. CloudLIMS sends an email notification to the reviewer. The reviewer can write remarks and their observations before the test results are sent to the approver for final approval.
• Test Report Enhancement: You can now include only those analytes in the test report for which results are available. For filtering analytes based on their attribute results, you can select a default analyte attribute, for example, observed value, or a user-defined attribute. This functionality enables specific reporting by enabling you to include only the analytes for which results are available for the selected analyte attribute. Furthermore, you can configure the analyte attribute selection as a test report template for filtering analyte records every time you generate a report, thereby saving time.You can now configure test preferences to repeat the sample information for multiple values or tests while exporting a test report in MS Excel format. Additionally, you can now choose to align an image to the center or side of a report.
• Track Document Folder Revision History: The latest version of CloudLIMS enables you to automatically record a detailed history of each folder created using the document management module. The folder history records each activity, such as the renaming of a folder, using a unique activity ID and a date and time stamp. Furthermore, the folder history helps in monitoring folder updates and provides all pertinent details, such as the date and time of folder creation or replacement, the original and the current value of the folder attribute, the staff who created or updated folders, the reason for folder creation or update if any. All the activities are also recorded under the audit trail, which is crucial for internal and external audits.
• Add or Update Remarks for an Attachment: You can now add or update remarks for an attachment or a document, without opening or editing the document, thereby saving time. This functionality is applicable across all the modules of CloudLIMS.

CloudLIMS Version 1.84 Released

The new version includes the following:

• View Instrument Calibration and Maintenance History: You can now get a single window view of the calibration and maintenance history of each instrument and its component. Instrument calibration and maintenance details, such as the name of the technician who performed calibration or maintenance, the last and the next calibration or maintenance date, calibration or maintenance results, are recorded in the history. This functionality is particularly useful in ISO/IEC 17025 audits, enabling you to generate calibration and maintenance reports of each laboratory equipment for submission to regulatory authorities.
• Include Subject Attributes in Sample Barcodes and Labels: For two-dimensional sample barcodes, you can now include subject attributes, in addition to sample attributes. Similarly, while configuring labels, you can choose to include subject attributes and print them on the label. This functionality is particularly useful for biobanks and clinical laboratories enabling them to include patient data while generating barcodes and printing labels.
• Print Circular Labels: You can now configure and print circular labels for samples, kits, and lab inventory. You can specify the label orientation, the margin between the primary rectangular and secondary circular labels, and the diameter of the circular label. This functionality provides flexibility to print labels of preferred shape and size.
• Set Sample Pull-out Alerts: You can set reminder alarms to receive timely alerts if a sample approaches the specified pull-out date. Additionally, you can configure CloudLIMS to send email alerts to the master administrator and other designated users, thereby ensuring that a sample is pulled out on time for quality check. This functionality is particularly useful for laboratories performing stability tests to determine the quality of a sample as per their stability protocol. It helps laboratory managers ensure that a sample is of high-quality before it is sent to a customer for testing or used for research.
• Enhanced REST API: The latest version of the REST Application Programming Interface (API) includes a context search functionality for reading data from CloudLIMS. You can now refine a search in the REST API using Boolean operators (AND, OR) and relational operators (less than, greater than, equal to) while reading data from CloudLIMS. You can select multiple attributes associated with a module type and use a combination of operators and search ranges to refine the search. The filter parameters help in displaying more meaningful results.

CloudLIMS Version 1.83 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Generate a Comprehensive Test Report: You can now generate a comprehensive test report containing results of all the tests performed on a sample. The report can be further expanded to include multiple samples and the tests performed on them. The tests may belong to different test groups and have different test codes. This functionality enhances the reporting flexibility, thereby enabling testing laboratories to meet diverse reporting requirements.
• Improved Test Report Template: You can now set the font color and background color for report title and subtitle, column headers and section headers. The new version provides you greater flexibility in choosing the position of an image while generating a test report for a single sample. You can choose to include an image beside the client table, the test table, the sample table, the subject table, or the results table. In the sample information section, you can choose the inline view if you would like to report sample values next to the attributes. The text wrapping functionality enables you to define the character length after which you would like to wrap the text for various sections, such as client information, sample information, analyte and results, test and other information, etc. You can include a test result tag, for example, pass, fail, N/A, or a user-defined tag, for each sample test result. The enhanced test report template enables you to make several formatting changes to your test report, rendering it a more professional look.
• Include Doughnut Chart in Test Report: You can represent analyte test results using a doughnut chart for quick data visualization. You can include either annotations or both annotations and legends in the doughnut chart. You can select an analyte attribute, for example, observed value, to represent each slice. You can also select an analyte attribute, for example, analyte ID or analyte name, to label the slice. Furthermore, you can define the size of the chart per your reporting requirements.
• Improved Context Search Functionality: The new version enables you to perform advanced context search using Boolean operators (AND, OR) and relational operators (less than, greater than, equal to) in order to refine search results. You can select multiple attributes associated with a module type and different combinations of operators and search values to narrow down the search. This functionality enables you to view filtered and more meaningful search results in order to analyze data.
• Configure Dependency for Auto-Calculation of Complex Test Results: You can now configure a correlation between a controlling analyte attribute and a dependent analyte attribute. To configure dependency, you can select one of the three categories, mapped value, replica, or formula expression. The mapped value category is for mapping controlling analyte attribute with the dependent analyte attribute. The replica category is for copying the value of controlling analyte attribute to dependent analyte attribute. The formula expression category is for defining a unique formula expression for dependent analyte and attribute. This functionality enables the auto-calculation of complex multi-analyte test results, saving time and eliminating manual errors.

CloudLIMS Version 1.82 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Manage Documents and Exercise Version Control: Document management is an essential requirement of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 regulatory compliance, applicable universally to testing laboratories. The compliance requires testing laboratories to establish procedures to control and securely manage important laboratory documents such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), validated standard test methods, drawings, manuals, normative reference documents, or any instructive document that laboratory personnel may need as a reference from time to time. The latest version of CloudLIMS is equipped with a new document management module that enables efficient management and indexing of laboratory documents, both internal and external. You can either add a single document or a folder, which in turn may contain multiple documents. You can view the properties of each document or folder such as the folder or document ID, date and time of document creation or modification, custodian information, etc. You can assign role-based document access rights to laboratory personnel and enable them to securely access important documents, without any apprehension of document loss or misplacement. You can exercise version control which helps in tracking the revision history of documents, which is crucial for internal and external auditing and reporting. The document revision history helps in monitoring document updates and provides all pertinent details such as the date and time of document replacement, version number, the staff who updated documents, the reason for document update or replacement if any. This eliminates any chances of referring to obsolete documents. Furthermore, you can delete documents that are irrelevant, invalid or are no longer in use.
• Associate Documents with Tests and Samples: You can associate one or multiple documents with each sample or test type. All samples or tests present under the type get associated with the selected documents. This functionality enables authorized personnel to quickly access documents for a specific test or sample type.
• Set Test Turnaround Time Alert: You can set reminder alarms to receive timely alerts if the Turnaround Time (TAT) of a test approaches the threshold TAT. Additionally, you can configure CloudLIMS to send email alerts to the master administrator and other designated users. This functionality enables laboratory managers to take necessary measures in order to complete a test under the threshold time, thereby enhancing laboratory efficiency and maximizing customer satisfaction.
• Configure Catalogs Containing Different Test Types: You can now configure catalogs to associate with multiple test groups and test codes, enabling you to create unique testing packages for your customers. Furthermore, while configuring catalogs, you can select your analytes of interest to be associated with each test group and test code. In the Services and Billing module, you can now associate multiple catalogs with each test request, providing you the flexibility to add custom test requests based on the requirements of your customers.

CloudLIMS Version 1.81 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Kits Module: Create kits, manage stock and track shipped kits to facilitate sample collection from multiple sites with this new module in CloudLIMS.Create unlimited Kit types and customize the contents of a kit based on the requirements of your testing sites without having to manually select the items from the inventory. Associate the kits with an outgoing package to monitor shipping.
• Additionally, you can generate a comprehensive custom report to include records of kits, their components and their shipping status in a PDF or MS Excel file format, for your audits.
• You can configure inventory templates for each kit type, with a defined set of consumables and reagents, and their counts. While creating kits, the templates triggers an automatic deduction of the inventory items from the stock. You also get automatic alerts when the supplies need to be reordered.
• Sample Filters: Run a quick search based on the status of sample – Stored, Received, Checked out, Expected, Disposed of, and now, the expiration status. Any specific search criteria can be saved and set as default to view samples from the database. It can be edited easily, to see the desired samples.

CloudLIMS Version 1.80 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Manage Instrument Calibration and Maintenance Data: Instrument calibration is essential for traceability of reported test results and to ensure the accuracy of test results. ISO/IEC 17025:2017, regulatory compliance applicable to all testing and calibration laboratories, mandates maintenance of detailed calibration records of all analytical equipment that can influence laboratory test results. The records shall include an identity of the equipment, serial number, model number and manufacturer of the equipment, the current location of the equipment, dates of the last and the next calibration and maintenance, the period of validity or warranty, etc. The latest version of CloudLIMS is equipped with an Instrument Calibration & Maintenance module to maintain a record of laboratory instruments and information of their calibration and maintenance history. You can configure a new type of equipment and batch import records of all laboratory equipment and their components from a file. You can set calibration and maintenance reminder alarms to ensure timely calibration. Furthermore, if any equipment or its component is no longer in use, it can be marked as inactive. Additionally, you can generate a comprehensive custom report containing records of equipment and their components, in PDF or MS Excel file format, which is required during audits.
• Exponential Notation of Numeric Values: You can now configure CloudLIMS to represent numeric values in exponential format. The exponential notation of numeric values simplifies the representation of numbers that are either too big or too small to be conveniently written or reported.
• Flexible Flag Configuration: For qualitative and quantitative tests, you can configure flags for each flagging set, providing greater flexibility to flag abnormal test results based on the selected flagging set. For quantitative tests, you can rename the default flag names to match the standard flags you use, preventing them from being overlooked.
• Enhanced File Attachment Limit: You can now attach up to 10 files with each record across all modules. This enables quick access to a larger number of documents such as Standard Operating Protocols (SOPs), laboratory developed methods, experiment notes, images, consent forms, whenever required.
• Import Study Records in a Batch: Batch import of the study records from a file is now possible with CloudLIMS. This functionality reduces the time, errors and effort involved in entering the records manually. The study related data such as study status, created date, in-charge ID, and the associated data such as subject ID, is added in CloudLIMS if the data is present in the file and mapped with the attributes present, enabling efficient management of various studies performed by your laboratory.
• Set Module Preference: When logging into CloudLIMS, if there is a module that you would like to start using straight away, it can now be set as the ‘Default’ module. This setting eliminates the need to switch to the desired module every time you log in and see the dashboard.

CloudLIMS Version 1.79 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Send Test Reports as an Email Attachment: You can now email multiple test reports to your customers. Include all the email addresses of the recipients with each client record while adding or importing them in CloudLIMS. When the test reports are ready and approved, select the email addresses which should receive the report. CloudLIMS will email them the reports to the chosen addresses.
• Read Test Data: The REST (or web-based) Application Programming Interface (API) for the Test module is now available, facilitating seamless integration of CloudLIMS with your analytical instruments. The REST API reads data in JSON format from CloudLIMS’s Test module which can be used for further downstream processing. For each test, select only those attributes that you would like to read and retrieve from CloudLIMS.
• Client Portal Services Extended: Your customers can now enter samples from the Client Portal using scanners or barcodes, eliminating the need to enter them manually. Additionally, they can now batch edit samples, saving time.
• Email Authentication for Notifications: The master administrator can have CloudLIMS verify the email address configured for notification settings. To authenticate, CloudLIMS sends a one-time password (OTP) to the email address configured for sending out notifications from CloudLIMS. The OTP received on the email address needs to be entered in CloudLIMS to complete the authentication process.

CloudLIMS Version 1.78.5 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Import Aliquots or Derivatives: You can now import multiple aliquots or derivatives from a file, helping you save time to manually enter data and enabling their quick availability in CloudLIMS for testing and external distributions. The system generated or user-specified parent sample ID is used for associating the aliquots or derivatives with the parent samples and for auto-updating the genealogy, facilitating quick tracking of the aliquots or derivatives in the system. The meta-data related to aliquots or derivatives, such as barcode ID, storage location, subject ID, inventory ID, study ID, etc., is updated in CloudLIMS if the data is present in the import file and mapped with the attributes specified in CloudLIMS, enabling efficient data management and interlinking with the other modules.
• Report for Multiple Tests: Modern testing laboratories perform a number of tests on a day-to-day basis. Based on the clients’ reporting requirements, they may need to generate comprehensive test reports containing concise and accurate test results. You can now generate a single comprehensive report for multiple tests, each of which may have one or more samples of same or different types, enabling you to better meet the reporting requirements of your clients. The test reports generated in MS Excel file format facilitate quick downstream processing of test results.
• Configure Report Template: You can now configure report templates for each module type. For example, you can configure multiple report templates for each test group and test code and set your preferred template as the default. Similarly, you can configure sample or subject report templates for each sample or subject type. The report template enables you to select the attributes that you would like to include in your report with a click of a button. Once you complete configuring report templates, you can generate custom reports based on the set preferences, helping you save time and reduce turnaround time.

CloudLIMS Version 1.78 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Manage Test Results of Quality Control (QC) Samples to Identify Analytical Errors: QC samples are critical for ensuring the reliability and accuracy of test results. To check any potential issues, such as improper calibration of analytical equipment, faulty reagent kits, etc., that may adversely impact the accuracy of test results, QC samples are subjected to the same treatment as the test samples to validate the test run. This procedure enables testing laboratories to report consistent, accurate and comparable results. While configuring a new sample type in CloudLIMS, you can now classify the sample type as a QC sample. You can add multiple samples under the QC sample type, enter test results for each, and save the results as a template if you would like to use the same set of QC samples in the future. You can also include the QC sample test results in the test report to report for quality assurance.
• Enhanced Graphical Reporting Flexibility: You can now include the flagging range for each analyte either above or below the bar graph, depending on your result reporting requirement. The analyte names and their observed values are now included just below each bar in the bar graph, providing a visual overview of the test results.
• Client Portal Services Extended: After logging in to the client portal, you can now associate a subject with each sample added, giving more control when logging samples. This functionality is also particularly useful for collections sites to specify the source while registering samples.

CloudLIMS Version 1.77 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Validate Test Results: In the validation process, the goal is to ensure that the test methods and the results are verifiable with respect to representativeness, reproducibility and repeatability. With CloudLIMS, you can configure a test validation process, send multiple results for validation, select a verifier, track the validation status, thereby assuring the final test results. The laboratory manager or the approving authority can either approve or reject the test results, note their observations and write their remarks. This functionality helps testing laboratories assure the test results before the report is submitted to clients, an important requirement of ISO 17025:2017.
• Enhanced Reporting Flexibility: You can now choose either a vertical or horizontal view for reporting analytes and their test results, providing the flexibility to report results as per your preference. Additionally, you can exclude or include a particular section from the test report and save it as a template for generating further test reports.
• Dispose of Parent Samples Associated with Aliquots or Derivatives: You can now dispose of parent samples from which you have created aliquots or derivatives, without affecting the genealogy of the associated aliquots or derivatives. This helps in discarding those parent samples which are either no longer in use or are exhausted.
• Edit or Delete Catalogs: This functionality enables you to edit catalogs that were created for the services your laboratory offers. You can now update the information and delete them from CloudLIMS, if those services are modified or discontinued.
• Upload External Invoices for Your Clients: You can now upload invoices generated using any third-party billing software should you choose not to use the invoicing function in CloudLIMS. Once the invoices are uploaded, your clients can seamlessly access them over the client portal.

CloudLIMS Version 1.76 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Track Turnaround Time: Longer holding times can have an adverse impact on the quality of the time-sensitive samples, compromising the accuracy of test results. You can now monitor the test turnaround time (TAT) and determine if it is under the threshold. Based on the sample test start date and the test completion date, the turnaround status is updated. This statistic helps laboratory managers to take appropriate corrective measures if the TAT exceeds the threshold testing time, thereby assuring the quality of the test result.
• Configure Color of Analyte Flags: You can now configure a color for each analyte flag, Optimal, High, Low, Critical High, Critical Low, enabling you to quickly identify the test analyte runs having abnormal or optimal observed values.
• Include Analyte Flagging Graph in Your Report: You can generate a bar graph based on the analytes and their reference ranges. You can select either three (minimum, maximum, and optimal) or five (minimum, maximum, optimal, critical low and critical high) flagging range option. Based on the final result values of each analyte, a bar graph is generated. The graph has analytes on its x-axis and the flags on its y-axis. The graph proves to be an effective tool to monitor analytes within range and those deviating from the optimal values.
• Flag Observed Values Based on a User-Defined Attribute: You can now configure the program to raise a flag based on the test results available in the user-defined test result column, providing an alternative to setting pre-configured flags. The user-defined attribute can either have a numeric value or a formula expression.
• Include Newly Added Analytes to Existing Test Records: You can now choose to include new analytes in the existing test records or exclude them, based on your requirements.

CloudLIMS Version 1.75 Released

The new version includes user interface updates, technical revisions and fixes to reported issues.

CloudLIMS Version 1.74 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Expedited Test Report Generation: You can now generate test reports conveniently by saving the attribute selection in test report templates. Simply select attributes from Clients, Samples and Subject modules within the test report generation window and save them as a template. Reuse the saved template for generating further test reports without having to select the attributes all over again.
• Advanced Result Entry: You can now import data to the non-analyte fields available in the test results entry window. For the import, the non-analyte data present in a .xls or .csv file can be imported in addition to the test result values. This feature not only saves time but also eliminates transcription errors.
• User Interface Enhancements

CloudLIMS Version 1.73 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Generate Test Report in MS Excel File Format: You can now generate comprehensive test reports in MS Excel file format, enabling further downstream analysis. In the MS Excel report, you can include information of the subject, sample, analytes being tested, and test results. You can further customize the report by including images such as graphs and charts, the organization logo, signatures, and notes, rendering a professional report.
• Associate Samples with Client Records: You can associate samples with client records while adding samples or while editing multiple sample records at a time. This functionality is also available while importing samples from a file, saving the effort required to manually key in the information or linking it in the product. You can now keep a track of sample owners more efficiently.
• Select Analytes of Interest While Entering Test Results: You can now select the analytes to be associated with each sample being tested while entering test results. Additionally, you can configure CloudLIMS to hide the analytes that are not associated with any test result. This functionality offers enhanced reporting flexibility to testing laboratories, enabling them to include only the analytes of interest in the test report. The laboratories are therefore able to provide a more concise and relevant reports to their customers.
• Enhanced Context Search Functionality: You can now run a context search after quickly selecting the desired module (for example, Samples) and type (for example, blood) from the respective drop-down menu. This helps laboratories managing a large number of samples types, test types, study types, to narrow down the search options before performing a search, enabling you to see filtered and more meaningful results.

CloudLIMS Version 1.72 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Client Portal Services Extended: Your customers can now login and submit samples from the CloudLIMS Client Portal in addition to submitting test requests. When your customers submit samples for testing, the added samples show up as Expected samples and are marked as received upon their receipt in the lab. Your customers receive the status update via the portal, which helps them get information about their service requests in real time.
• Service Catalogs: This add-on makes it easy for a client to browse through the test service catalog and order a test. For each test, the list of analytes is now displayed, making it easy for your customers to choose a test package. The laboratory, on the other hand, can create custom test packages for the most popular analytes being tested and immediately make the package live on the client portal for their customers to select.
• Session Security Alert: CloudLIMS prompts a message rendering all actions inactive in the background when the system is left unattended for a specified time internal. The message not only helps prevent unauthorized access but it also safeguards from data being lost when making entries when the session has already expired.
• Regulatory Compliance: For the cannabis regulatory compliance, you can now further meet guidelines by posting test results to seed-to-sale software such as METRC^®, BioTrackTHC^®, and Leaf.

CloudLIMS Version 1.71 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Quick Test Creation and Results Entry: You can associate samples with a test while importing test results from a file. The results are auto-calculated based on the configured formula expression.
• Batch Update of Samples: Update thousands of sample records quickly using the Batch Update action. You can also create predefined templates to import data by mapping the spreadsheet headers to CloudLIMS attributes/records. This functionality is specifically useful if you are receiving data from an instrument or any other facility in a predefined format.
• Automatic Client Account Creation: You no longer need to create login credentials for your clients to login to the client portal. CloudLIMS notifies your clients, and provides them a username and a password, as soon as they are registered in the Client Management module. After the first login, your clients can change the password from the profile settings. Their account is now ready to start placing service requests and downloading reports. The master admin can control user access using the Active/Inactive options.
• Improved Test Report Template: Get rid of data tables and generate professionally formatted reports using the newly improved test report templates. You can arrange Client and Subject data inline for a more organized look, include your Company Logo, Signatures, Notes Section, and graphs & charts with a caption to make the report more informative and comprehensive.

CloudLIMS Version 1.70 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Pool Samples to Create Derivative(s) or Aliquot(s): With CloudLIMS, you can now pool samples belonging to the same type, obtained from different runs, and same patient or sample source in order to create one or more derivatives or aliquots. Pooling helps clinical and testing laboratories reduce experimental costs by eliminating the need for sample preparation, processing, and testing for samples belonging to the same type and patient, besides reducing analytical run times. While pooling samples, you can choose to consume the entire amount of each parent sample or define the total quantity to be consumed from each sample.
• Configure Advanced Calculations For Attributes: Two new operators, square root function and percentage, can now be used for defining a formula expression for a new attribute, enabling accurate calculation of complex test results.
• Restore Disposed Samples: You can restore samples which are accidentally disposed of in the system, enabling you to correct manual errors. Additionally, you can also configure digital signature for sample restore activity and assign sample restoring rights to different users based on their roles.
• Configure Default Values for Test Result Attributes: This version of CloudLIMS enables you to configure default values for test result attributes, saving time and reducing the chances of manual errors.
• Include Images in Your Report: You can include images, such as graphs and charts, and define where they should appear in the report. You can add a caption and define the image size to use, enabling you to further customize your report, rendering a professional looking report with facts and backed by figures to support them.
• Improved Batch Editing Functionality: The sample batch editing function is now extended to include sample storage location, wherein, you can update storage locations of multiple sample records at once.
• GUI improvements for a more user-friendly environment.

CloudLIMS Version 1.69 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Client Portal: You can now allow your customer to login to the CloudLIMS’ self serve facility. Your customers can place orders, check the status, view test results and download invoices, saving your time and effort in client servicing.
• Automatic Test Result Calculation: You can now import sample test results from .csv or .xlsx file formats. The test results data could contain results from tests on multiple analytes. The raw results can be transformed to meaningful data using formulae which you can key in the test results calculation field. So in one step, you not only import the raw test results, you associate them with the sample data and get meaningful results!
• Account Lockout: You can now set the number of failed login attempts for locking out a user. Once a user is locked out for trying to log-in multiple times and failing, only the administrator can unlock it by resetting the password. Alternatively, a user can wait out the Account Lockout Duration, and try logging-in again. This functionality helps prevent unauthorized access.
• Sample Type Filter for Tests: As a quality check and for ease of usage, one can set acceptable sample types for a test. This filter is automatically applied when assigning tests for samples.
• Enhanced Test Report/COA: Now generate test reports and COAs including detailed client information in addition to Subject, Sample and Result details.
• List Creation using Import: You can import multiple comma separated values in List type thereby eliminating the need to create a multiple item list by manual selection.

CloudLIMS Version 1.68 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Configuration of Lab Services for Clients: This version of CloudLIMS enables you to configure your laboratory services such as sample purchase requests, sample storage requests, sample test requests etc. under the new Lab Services & Billing module. Using this new module, you can add client orders/requests and process them in real-time to deliver high-quality service to your clients.
• Catalog Configuration for Lab Services: You can now configure various lab service packages and create your choice of catalogs with a defined pricing for each lab service offered by your laboratory. You can simply select a pre-configured catalog while adding a client order under Lab Services & Billing module. Once the request is processed, you can also generate a billing invoice for your clients.
• Streamlined Configurability of Analyte Groups & Flagging Sets: You can now configure individual analyte groups and add analytes under each group to define the tests in your laboratory. You can also configure multiple flagging sets applicable to all analyte groups under each test.
• Expedited Multi-Analyte Test Results Entry: You can now import test results for samples with multi-analytes in .csv and .xls file formats and expedite the testing and reporting in your laboratory. Lower your sample testing turnaround times and improve your lab’s operational efficiency, offering value services to your clients.

CloudLIMS Version 1.67 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Extended Lab Inventory Management: You can now associate your lab inventory, such as chemicals, reagents and glassware to the enlisted tests so that the consumption of reagents or labware is automatically deducted with their usage in tests. The deduction raises a flag whenever lab reagents and supplies below the specified threshold in order for your lab to place orders in time, before they are exhausted.
• Improved Sorting Functionality: You can now sort records across the modules in CloudLIMS such as Samples, Subjects, Studies, Lab Inventory etc from the latest to the oldest and vice-versa, enabling you to navigate through massive volumes of data with a click of a button.
• Editing Incoming Packages: You can now attach the documents or receipts with an incoming package even when all samples of the package are stored so that your sample documentation is complete.
• Upload Images for Sub-Types: CloudLIMS is now equipped with the option to upload images of your choice for each sub-type in the Samples and Lab Inventory modules. This option helps you control the product interface to use images with which you are familiar.
• Other GUI improvements.

CloudLIMS Version 1.66 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Write API Release: The CloudLIMS API (via REST services) now supports write actions including data insertion into Samples, Subjects, Clients and Lab Inventory modules.
• Extended Read API Access: You can now create templates from a list of selected attributes for data retrieval from Samples, Subjects, Clients, Lab Inventory, and Studies modules.
• Configure Calculations for Fields: You can now configure a new attribute by defining a formula expression using other numeric attributes in the system for accurate test results calculations.
• Expanded View Preferences for External IDs: The Storage ID [External] and Study ID [External] are now displayed in the Samples module to show the association of samples with the storage containers and study IDs that you use in your records. This enables users to view the external IDs without having to switch to other modules.
• Extended Search Functionality: You can run a context search and a barcode search to pick specific samples to check-in or check-out from the freezer inventory, laboratory or biobank.
• Minor GUI improvements.

CloudLIMS Version 1.65 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Intuitive Dashboard: For a quick overview of laboratory operations and dynamic data visualization in real-time, the new dashboard facilitates managers with the ability to get a quick snapshot of various activities carried out in the laboratory. It not only helps identify bottlenecks to the scheduled jobs in the workflows but also helps find ways to improve quality and resource planning, thereby helping maintain real-time metrics on turnaround time.
• Enhanced Side Menu Navigation: You can now utilize more workspace in CloudLIMS with the availability of modules and tabs in a collapsible side menu.
• New Unit Configuration: You now have the option to add new units of measurement, over what’s already available, for numeric data fields in CloudLIMS.
• Set Default Unit: You can set a unit of your choice as the default for numeric data fields, resulting in faster and convenient data entry.
• Extended Attribute Copying Capability From Parent to Aliquot: The list of attributes to be copied from a parent sample to its aliquot now includes the Study ID as well, helping you avoid associating study ID with aliquots manually each time you create them.
• Other GUI improvements.

CloudLIMS Version 1.64 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Client Management: This new module in CloudLIMS helps clinical, environmental and cannabis testing labs manage client information comprehensively. You can easily configure details of clients and associate them with the existing patient and sample entries to record client transactions and offer a personalized service.
• Reflex Test: If you have a clinical, environmental or cannabis sample that is tested for one analyte, and would like to order another test based on the test result obtained, you can now do so using the Test module. You can easily order another test for a sample, based on the outcome of a previous test, for further profiling, confirmation or analysis using the Reflex Test functionality.
• Test Chronology: You can track the order in which various tests are performed on a sample in your lab.
• Sample Batch IDs: This functionality allows you to create a batch of samples, which could have been obtained at different time points from patients, or from analytical testing processes, quality control workflows or production lines in a manufacturing unit. You can assign a batch ID to every batch to quickly identify the samples on the basis of an attribute such as surgery date, collection date, manufacturing date etc.
• Flexible Sample Addition: Customize your sample addition process by setting a default for the number of samples you would like to add at a time in CloudLIMS.
• Enhanced Authentication for Dispose Action: Configure digital signature with reasons to authenticate the dispose action in Storage module.
• Extended Search Functionality: You can now run an Advanced search using multiple search values for attributes.
• E-mail notification improvements.

CloudLIMS Version 1.63 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Multi-analyte Testing: This functionality now facilitates the analysis of clinical, environmental and cannabis samples, where a number of analytes are tested using the same sample in the same test run. With CloudLIMS, you can now configure multiple analytes for a test and create flagging sets for each. The specially designed results entry dialogue enables result entry for the analytes tested in a sample. You can also publish professional test reports with the test results for your clients.
• Enhanced Stock Depletion Alerts: Set stock depletion alarms for your vital laboratory supplies, reagents and consumables. Receive timely alerts within the application or as email notifications and schedule re-orders to replenish depleted stock.
• Stock Quantity Calculation: You can now easily calculate stock level of the required samples to keep track of the quantity.
• Improved Search Functionality: You can now configure a set of attributes you would like to use to look up records in CloudLIMS using the context search. These attributes can be set as default, so you can quickly select the search criteria.
• GUI and performance improvements.

CloudLIMS Version 1.62 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Improved Digital Signature Authentication: Configure predefined set of reasons and set them as default for digital signature authentication for the different activities performed under each module.
• Editable Defaults: Quickly edit the existing default attributes from the application interface and control when to mandate the attributes across all the modules of CloudLIMS.
• GUI and performance improvements.

CloudLIMS Version 1.61 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Extended Report Customization: Create professional data reports easily and include digital signatures. You can also adjust the text formatting and alignment for a custom view. Include additional information such as Limitations, References, Disclaimer etc. for comprehensive and succinct reporting.
• Enhanced PHI Audit Trail Functionality: Record and track the “view” and “reporting” actions performed by users for masked Protected Health Information (PHI) by using the PHI Audit Trail.
• Bug fixes, GUI and performance enhancements.

CloudLIMS Version 1.60 Released

The new version includes the following:

• XML Format for API-Data Retrieval: The CloudLIMS API (via REST services) which was released recently for easy data retrieval from Samples, Subjects, Studies & Lab Inventory modules, now supports XML format as well.
• Automated Aliquot Data Entry: The new version enables copying of information from parent samples to aliquots/derivatives for selected attributes, avoiding the need to enter data that is already available in the system.
• Expanded ModuleID Preferences: You can now use a “hyphen” character in the ModuleID prefix to designate module specific data.

CloudLIMS Version 1.59 Released

The new version includes the following:

• CoC in Test Module: While you transfer a test to another user, you now have the option to receive/send notifications, include a digital signature for authentication, and assign rights to users for the transferred tests. This functionality helps manage the Chain of Custody (CoC) for qualitative and quantitative tests.
• Virtual Storage Creation: To create storage units of a defined capacity or shape, you can now disable certain wells while assigning storage locations to samples. This functionality is also useful for reserving space for incoming samples.
• Archival of Samples based on Status: You can now archive and store less frequently used sample data separately, based on their status (such as shipped etc.).
• Multi-select/ List Attribute Creation: To have more than one value for an attribute, you can now configure a list from which multiple values can be selected while entering data in a form.
• CTRL+SHIFT Selection: You can now simply use standard keyboard strokes such as CTRL+SHIFT keys for selecting multiple records, just as you do in a spreadsheet.
• GUI enhancement for a more intuitive interface and other minor improvements.

CloudLIMS Version 1.58 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Improved Context Search Functionality: The context search functionality is now extended to all subject selection windows enabling faster & easy subject selection.
• Extended Subject Import Functionality: You can now import subjects with multiple samples associated to them. You can directly associate samples with subjects by entering the sample IDs against the subject information in an xls or csv file format that is being imported.
• Enhanced Storage Module Functionality: By selecting samples from the Storage module, you can now cart samples and update sample barcodes. This functionality was previously available only from the Samples module.
• API Release: The CloudLIMS API (via REST services) is now available. It supports data retrieval from the Samples, Subjects, Studies & Lab Inventory modules.
• Larger file Attachments: You can now attach larger files of sizes up to 20 MB to save any relevant laboratory data, informed consents, protocols, SOPs etc.

CloudLIMS Version 1.57 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Improved Batch Editing Functionality: The batch editing function is now extended to aliquots and derivatives, wherein, you can edit a selected set of attributes for multiple records at once.
• Centralized Storage: Manage all sample operations from the Storage module, centralizing sample and storage management.
• Barcode & Label Generation for Lab Inventory: Use barcodes and labels to define your labware—in addition to samples—for traceability.

CloudLIMS Version 1.56 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Merged Samples & Aliquots: Manage samples and their corresponding aliquots and derivatives all in one place using the Samples module.
• Subtype Form Duplication: Copy a subtype form with all the attributes, saving time on creating similar forms.
• Improved Import Functionality: Import samples along with their storage locations updating the records in the product as well.
• Enhanced Search Capability: Perform a context search in all the dialogues for sample selection.
• Modularity Selection: Selection of modules is now possible, hiding the modules not in use.
• Other minor improvements and interface enhancements.

CloudLIMS Version 1.55 Released

The new version includes the following:

• LDAP Support: For enhanced user authentication, LDAP server credentials can be used for logging-in.
• Easy Data Import: Now map data attributes to the fields configured in forms during data import using spreadsheets.
• Improvements In Reports for Easy Customization.

CloudLIMS Version 1.50 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Testing Module Extension: Configure qualitative and quantitative tests and associate them with the existing patient and sample records. Generate reports for test results.
• Extended Access Permissions: Now, assign access permissions to various studies carried out in your laboratory to avoid unauthorized access to confidential data in line with HIPAA guidelines.
• Sub-sections in the Data Forms: Create sub-sections to organize your your data collection better.
• Batch editing related improvements, functional revision, basic bug fixes and other minor enhancements.

CloudLIMS Version 1.40 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Testing Module: Configure quantitative tests and associate them with the existing patient and sample records.
• Batch Editing: Edit multiple sample records at the same time to enable speedy edits.
• Attribute Uniqueness Check: Ensure all attribute values are unique with the system’s improved validation check for uniqueness.
• RFID Support: The system now supports RFID using BioTillion Box Mapper to identify and track tags attached to your lab inventory.
• Ziath Integration: Supports XML file for seamless integration with Ziath scanner.
• Label Generation: Generate custom label designs and export them to PDF for printing.
• Show/Hide Functionality: Enable Show/ Hide function for selected attributes (such as Subject Id and External Subject ID in Sample Module etc).

CloudLIMS Version 1.39 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Drag & Drop Functionality: Shuffle storage units within or among storage units using a drag and drop function, making it easy to move around data with visual aids.
• Improved Graphical User Interface: New icons for sample types, their status and sample activities make your work even more engaging.
• Electronic Signatures For Reporting: Add electronic signatures, organize reports and insert logos to add value to your professional reports.
• Generate Packing Slips: For outgoing packages, generate packing slips to verify the contents of the box.
• A bunch of improvements to improve user experience.

CloudLIMS Version 1.38 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Serial Lot ID: Provide a prefix to this ID and use it to name the samples in a serial order.
• Print Graphical Location: Print the graphical representation of the storage unit/box showing samples along with their Sample IDs to share information among colleagues.
• Report Template Configuration: Generate meaningful reports and save them as templates for future use. You can also add your company logo to customize the report.
• Sample Pick List: Select samples and group them for batch processing of tests or packaging.

CloudLIMS Version 1.37 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Icons for Default Sub-types: CloudLIMS now has an improved interface with graphical icons for different sample types, storage container types and action buttons in each module that enable a visually intuitive user interface.
• Sample-Study Association: You can now maintain the Sample ID association with a study as long as it exists in the database, even if the sample is dissociated or checked-out until it is disposed of.
• Sample Import by Scanning Storage Units: The feature enables you to import samples by scanning the tube and vial barcodes (what does within freezers mean? The tubes are being stored at this time). You can also check-in and check-out the individual samples or the complete box containing the samples. CloudLIMS currently supports flat-bed and handheld scanners.
• Enhanced Sample Storage Capability: You can now associate samples to a storage location based on similar barcode IDs.

CloudLIMS Version 1.36 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Streamlined Request Processing with Automatic Notifications: You can now configure automatic alerts and notifications for authorized users for activities such as request approval/rejection/assignment through its life cycle and thereby, speed-up its processing. Also, upon processing the request, the request ID is associated with sample, aliquots, and packages.
• Alerts for Sample Functions: You can now configure automatic alerts for sample/aliquot depletion, expiry, sample/aliquot counts and their freeze-thaw cycle counts. This feature helps you stay notified in a timely manner to replenish your stock.
• User interface (UI) Improvements.

CloudLIMS Version 1.35 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Diversified Data Type Configuration for Attributes: This enhancement provides users with greater configurability, scalability, and standardization. You can now configure attributes and make data entry easier using pre-loaded radio buttons, check boxes, spinners, combo-lists options. You can also define an attribute type with a minimum and maximum character length.
• Enhanced Sample Form Configuration: This feature allows you to configure forms specific to each sample type, just as a template, so that samples can be added using the form over and over again.
• Edit Sub-Type Functionality: Using this feature you can now edit the newly added or existing sub-type labels in CloudLIMS.
• Attribute Sharing Across Modules: The subject module attributes such as Subject ID and Subject ID [External] are now made available in Samples & Aliquots module. For every sample/aliquot, by clicking the subject ID, the associated subject information is made available from the Samples & Aliquots module, without the need of switching to the Subject module to access the information.
• HIPAA Compliance: You can configure attributes and enforce view restrictions for users in the Subjects and Samples modules. This will prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data.
• Improved Storage ID Pattern Configuration: You can now associate the storage path with the storage ID and view it on the sample information page upon hovering the mouse over the storage ID. This provides a quick snapshot of the storage path for a sample enabling quick retrieval from your freezer inventory.
• Improved Request Module: An enhanced level of validations required in the request processing workflow further streamlines your laboratory operations. You can now attach documents or related project files to requests for referencing.
• Extended Sample & Aliquot Creation Capability: You can now directly add samples to the subject record and create aliquots instantly. The newly created samples and aliquots are automatically linked to the subject record facilitating quick data entry.
• Advanced Search Functionality: You can now run a search using multiple attributes belonging to different modules, all at once using the Advanced Search. You can thereby obtain a filtered list without having the need to search each module separately. You can also save the search query as a template and use it whenever required.
• User Interface (UI) improvements to improve user experience.

CloudLIMS Version 1.30 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Batch Import: You can now upload multiple samples, subjects, storage units etc in a batch into CloudLIMS by using this import functionality. The mapping template facilitates automatic mapping of similar column headers from the import file (.xls or .csv) with the attributes in CloudLIMS. You can also map the headers with different names manually and save the mapped settings as a template for future use. After uploading the data, all the corresponding meta-data is linked. Also, your imported data file log is maintained for future reference. A detailed error log enables you to reprocess your import file, in case the import fails.
• Improved Subject Form Configuration: This configuration allows for storing of patient data or any source of sample such as plants, animals etc as needed by your laboratory workflows. You can now create new sections and configure attributes in each new section in the subjects form to store and logically organize more information as per your collection system.
• Audit Trail Configuration: This feature helps the admin user to enforce electronic signatures for individual users while performing various laboratory operations in the program.
• Units Configuration: You can now configure new units of measurement and define the measurement parameters and conversion formula for the units entered in CloudLIMS.
• Barcode Generation, Label Designing, Printing & Scanning: CloudLIMS enables you to generate barcodes for samples by encoding a specific set of sample data. You can also design barcode labels, adjust the printer and page setting options and print the labels, without having the need to purchase a separate software tool for label design and barcode generation. Samples can be entered into CloudLIMS by scanning the barcodes from the printed labels for easy data entry.
• User Interface (UI) improvements to improve user experience.

CloudLIMS Version 1.20 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Chain of Custody (CoC): Laboratories transfer samples from one lab user (custodian) to another, while tracking the complete custodial information such as who possesses the sample, when did he/she take possession, where is the sample etc. Detailed COC records can now be maintained for all the samples that move through your lab right from login to disposal, thereby helping you meet legal and regulatory requirements with ease.
• Genealogy: You can now associate the aliquots and derivatives with the parent samples and automatically record the parent-child relationship, thereby, maintaining the complete genealogy for each sample.

CloudLIMS Version 1.15 Released

The new version includes the following:

• View Rights: This feature allows you to control who can view your laboratory data within the application and access it. It helps follow HIPAA compliance and restricts unauthorized data access.

CloudLIMS Version 1.1 Released

The new version includes the following:

• Advanced Search and Reporting: This new module enables quick searching using multiple attribute filters to query data of interest from CloudLIMS with just a few clicks. The powerful search functionality allows for interrogating the data in order to receive inputs on the results of studies being conducted. You can generate a PDF report of the search results for sharing them with colleagues.
• Derivatives: Create derivatives of a new type from an existing sample or an aliquot type.
• External Module IDs: You can now define your own Module ID to be associated with the data and can use it as a criterion while performing a search across the database. CloudLIMS assigns it own ID anyways.