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 Forensic LIMS - Laboratory Information Management Forensics
Laboratory Information Management Introduction to Forensic LIMS
Recent years have seen an ever-increasing demand for forensic LIMS services. The forensic laboratory business has grown to cover not just police and criminal evidence requirements, but also the needs of drug rehabilitation centers, private customers and pathology laboratories. Increasing globalization of investigations also means that the laboratory information management by those investigations and the ability to ensure the security of the information is paramount.
Forensic LIMS Solutions
It is no surprise then that there has been increased demand for forensic laboratory information management solutions (LIMS) within forensic laboratories. In addition to laboratory information management, any LIMS implemented in this environment must meet the demanding requirements for traceability and accountability, chain of custody management and evidence handling. It must also satisfy the relevant regulatory requirements. To completely manage the life cycle of the investigation, a forensic LIMS must also provide the functionality and integration to allow the information generated by the laboratory to be readily incorporated into case histories and case reports. The nature of forensic investigations and the type of information generated means that any forensic LIMS must also be able to support the handling of files and documents of many types, including digital image capture and management
Forensic LIMS Reliability
The key for forensic organizations is the reliability and accuracy of the information they are responsible for providing throughout any possible legal process. By capturing all relevant evidence submission data at the time of receipt, STARLIMS forensic LIMS allows the forensic laboratory to perform extensive evidence tracking through the “life cycle” of the investigation. The comprehensive integrated electronic chain-of-custody provides a complete record of evidence submission transfer and laboratory activities, incorporating full transactional audit trails, bar-coding and electronic data storage and signatures.
Forensic LIMS Solutions
STARLIMS Forensics LIMS - laboratory information management solutions, are designed to support forensic laboratories and forensic investigators in their need to generate and manage large amounts of data—while meeting the most stringent requirements of traceability, chain of custody and legal and regulatory compliance. Designed to fully support the daily functions of forensic organizations, STARLIMS forensic lims solutions also offers the required reporting and management functionality.
STARLIMS forensic lims addresses the needs of Forensics organizations by providing functionalities such as:
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Chain of
custody management for evidence submittal and transfer
Full support of bar-coding to simplify data entry and movement of evidence
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Integrated document management system allowing the storage, management and
control of all documents associated with the investigation
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Integration of analytical instruments and equipment to speed up data entry
and reduce transcription errors
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Automation of processes that improves efficiency by freeing analyst time
for valuable analytical and investigatory work
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Full traceability of all data and information generated within the system
including full audit trail functionality and support for electronic
signatures
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Support for required regulations and accreditation
Ability to record and manage analyst certifications
Full equipment management and maintenance functionality
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Resource planning and scheduling functionality including the ability to
look at backlogs and work outstanding to ensure maximum value is gained
from valuable laboratory resources
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System security, including support for password definition and management
as well as full role definition and control of access to specific
functionality
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In addition, the inherent flexibility of the
laboratory information management system means that
changes to business needs and working practices can be readily supported
and implemented without losing existing functionality or data.
STARLIMS is fully web-based and uses familiar user interfaces, which
simplifies both user training and implementation in new sites or new parts
of the organization. Global and multi-site deployment is also facilitated
thanks to web-based technology.
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