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LIMS: from theory to practice

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This paper gives a definition and some basic knowledge about Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) as well as their impact on the organisation, the laboratory and the co-workers. The major advantages and disadvantages of LIMS are pointed out.

Two practical experiences are described. The first is related to an in house development of a PC based system which has to integrate a Vax VMS system (Multichrom) and PC based analytical and analysis softwares. The second experience is dealing with the selection and implementation of a commercial package in a pharmacokinetic laboratory. In both cases the human and time aspects were important.

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  1. Laboratoires CIBA-GEIGY, 2-4 rue Lionel Terray, BP 308, F-92506, Rueil Malmaison Cedex, France

    J-M. Cardot

  2. Laboratoires LIPHA, 115 Avenue Lacassagne, F-69003, Lyon, France

    T. Hulot

  3. SYNTHELABO Recherche, 1 Avenue Pierre Brossolette, F-91380, Chilly Mazarin, France

    C. Le Bricon

  4. BIO-PHARMA S.A., 10 Vieux Chemin du Poète, B-1301, Wavre, France

    A. Stockis

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Cardot, JM., Hulot, T., Le Bricon, C. et al. LIMS: from theory to practice. European Journal of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics 23, 207–212 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03189341

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