Two Fold Software enhances Run Manager LIMS software
19 May 2011
Two Fold Software Limited has enhanced the interface design
and user friendliness of the Run Manager software module of its Qualoupe
system. It enables users to rapidly setup queues of samples to be
processed through a specific laboratory instrument for a given method.
“All good LIMS have a Run Manager capability but for many the
process is fiddly and slow to operate. In line with our intuitive
user interface we have strived to make the creation of these runs
simple,” explained Paul Bateman, Two Fold Software’s Business
Development Manager. “The user only has to select the instrument and
method upon which the system will show the available samples to be
processed. The solution also identifies any QC related samples
associated with the method.”
With Qualoupe’s Run Manager solution the QC related samples can
be recorded and coded as a number of types such as calibration,
control, reference, and standards. The actual samples and any QC
samples can then be placed into the queue in the appropriate
positions.
“Once the run has been processed through the laboratory
instrument the results are automatically acquired and the samples
updated with the results,” explained Bateman. “With most LIMS that
is the end of the process, however we found when discussing the
users requirement prior to creating this application many users
wanted to be able to review all of the results for the run and also
be able to filter the results by sample, result parameter and
results status”.
“So we created a dynamic cross tab view which displayed the
samples processed in rows with each result parameter being displayed
in columns. The solution means that irrespective of the number of
samples or results parameters a cross tab can be formed and if the
samples and results parameters exceed the screen size, scroll bars
appear to enable the results to be navigated more easily. The cross
tab view is a remarkable tool for reviewing sample results for the
run.”
Qualoupe Run Manager is designed to filter the data by using
simple one click checkboxes, which gives valuable flexibility to the
view.