Lockbox LIMS
A cloud-based Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is designed to oversee sample tracking, test outcomes, and inventory management specifically for life sciences research, industrial quality control laboratories, and biotechnology/next-generation sequencing applications. This comprehensive system provides essential regulatory compliance support for standards such as CLIA, HIPAA, Part 11, and ISO 17025, ensuring that laboratories operate within the necessary legal frameworks. The importance of quality, security, and traceability in managing samples cannot be overstated, as these factors play a pivotal role in a lab's effectiveness and reliability. Utilizing the Lockbox LIMS platform, laboratory professionals gain the ability to meticulously oversee their samples, offering complete transparency throughout the entire process, from initial accession to long-term preservation. Additionally, LIMS analysis encompasses far more than merely tracking outcomes; the Lockbox system features advanced multilayered sample storage capabilities and location management, allowing users to customize their laboratory's storage framework with diverse options that include rooms, storage units, shelves, racks, and boxes. This flexibility empowers labs to efficiently organize and access their samples, ultimately enhancing operational productivity and accuracy.
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QBench
QBench provides a comprehensive solution for monitoring all your samples and their positions within the workflow through a unified platform. By using QBench, you can forgo the traditional reliance on spreadsheets, shared network folders, and outdated paper tracking systems. The platform enables you to review numerous PDF reports and Certificates of Analysis (COAs) before finalizing or distributing them via email. You also have the option to create customizable barcodes and labels for your samples, ensuring compatibility with standard printers and scanners. Additionally, QBench features a billing module that streamlines the creation and dispatch of invoices directly from the system. Users can access data on counts and latencies for various data types within QBench, which encompasses metrics such as turnaround times, sample counts per test, delays, and more. This innovative tool simplifies the data collection process necessary for the assays conducted in your laboratory while enhancing overall efficiency. With QBench, managing your laboratory workflow has never been more straightforward and effective.
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Emedgene
Emedgene enhances the processes associated with tertiary analysis in the fields of rare disease genomics and various germline research projects. The platform is designed to improve the speed and consistency of interpreting, prioritizing, curating, and producing research reports on user-defined variants. By utilizing explainable AI (XAI) and automation, Emedgene significantly increases efficiency across a range of analysis workflows, including genomes, exomes, virtual panels, and targeted panels. It also aids in merging laboratory operations and next-generation sequencing (NGS) instruments with IT systems, thereby optimizing and securing the entire workflow. As science and technology continue to evolve alongside growing demands, Emedgene provides users with the latest advancements through innovative knowledge graph features, curation tools, and expert assistance throughout their research endeavors. Additionally, laboratories can enhance their throughput without needing to hire extra personnel, thanks to the capabilities of XAI and automated systems. Ultimately, Emedgene supports the implementation of high-throughput workflows for whole genome sequencing (WGS), whole exome sequencing (WES), virtual panels, or targeted panels, all of which seamlessly integrate into the digital infrastructure of any laboratory. This holistic approach ensures that researchers can dedicate their efforts to uncovering new insights while benefiting from reliable technological support that evolves with their needs. By streamlining these complex processes, Emedgene empowers researchers to maximize their potential and drive impactful discoveries in genomics.
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Illumina DRAGEN Secondary Analysis
The DRAGEN Secondary Analysis system from Illumina provides accurate, comprehensive, and exceptionally efficient processing of next-generation sequencing data. By leveraging a graph reference genome in combination with machine learning methodologies, it achieves outstanding precision. With a highly streamlined workflow, it can fully analyze a 34x whole human genome in roughly 30 minutes when operated on the DRAGEN server v4. Furthermore, it optimizes this process by reducing FASTQ file sizes by as much as five times. This system is proficient in handling diverse types of NGS data, such as whole genomes, exomes, methylomes, and transcriptomes. It has been designed to work seamlessly with the user's chosen platform and can scale to accommodate various needs. DRAGEN analysis is consistently recognized as a frontrunner in accuracy for detecting both germline and somatic variants, supported by its strong performance in industry competitions hosted by precisionFDA. This sophisticated analytical tool enables laboratories of all sizes and specialties to fully leverage their genomic datasets. Additionally, the integration of highly adaptable field-programmable gate array (FPGA) technology allows DRAGEN to implement hardware-accelerated genomic analysis algorithms, significantly improving its efficiency. These advancements firmly establish DRAGEN as an essential asset in the rapidly advancing realm of genomics, enabling researchers to push the boundaries of scientific discovery.
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