title: Laboratory Information Management Systems in practice.
abstract: To maximize the benefits of a LIMS, the system must be integrated with the analytical instrumentation in the laboratory. This provides on-line data capture or transfer of results for matching with the corresponding sample records held within the database, which reduces transcription error checking and ensures data integrity. Furthermore, the LIMS must be integrated with existing corporate systems to ensure efficient use of resources and to avoid the development of parallel systems.
authors.affiliation: Department of Drug Analysis, Smith Kline and French Research Ltd., The Frythe, Welwyn, Herts AL6 9AR, UK.
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: McDowall