Improving LIMS

The latest version of Autoscribe’s Matrix Gemini Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) provides the flexibility needed by LIMS users within a software framework that will satisfy IT Managers.

From an IT perspective, Matrix Gemini is an advanced software application for 32 or 64 bit platforms, designed specifically for the Windows environment and based on the Microsoft .NET framework. It continues Autoscribe’s unique product migration path by always ensuring compatibility with previous versions of Matrix and easy upgrades for existing customers. All maintenance releases and upgrades are provided as part of Autoscribe’s standard software support and maintenance agreement.

For users there are a host of benefits. The unique ‘OneTime configuration tools’ allow Matrix Gemini to be configured without the use of custom programming or esoteric basic scripting tools. These easy to use configuration tools include a "configuration wizard" to allow free choice of screens, workflows and menu designs, customer specific tables/modules, multiple screens for the same function (e.g. registration screens optimised for each sample category), multiple sample numbering systems and much more.

With a web browser user interface provided as standard as well as the desktop user interface, Matrix Gemini can be deployed globally via Citrix or the Web. From single user, single PC systems to multiple concurrent users connected via multiple sites, Matrix Gemini is equally suitable for both global organisations and small individual laboratories.

Matrix Gemini is designed for use in both highly regulated and unregulated laboratories. It has the tools and design to help with compliance to cGLP and cGMP and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 in pharmaceutical companies, NELAC and ISO 17025 in water testing laboratories or food testing or NAMAS / UKAS regulations. Matrix products are developed and produced in an ISO 9001:2008 certified environment with full documentation available.

Matrix Gemini also features the powerful Crystal Reports reporting tool that provides easy access to organisational data, and allows it to be formatted it with stunning visuals and delivered as interactive content within the user’s applications and via the web. Reports can readily be created, modified viewed, exported and printed.