An Affordable Laboratory Information
Management System for Small Labs
Product Summary Samples
MSC-LIMS is an affordable Windows-based laboratory The Samples module includes functions for logging individual
information management system (LIMS) for small analytical samples and sample batches, entering and importing analysis
laboratories. MSC-LIMS offers improved productivity for results, tracking samples, and viewing sample data with various
laboratories burdened by paper-based records management and reports. To log a new sample, the user selects a project,
increased sample processing volume. MSC-LIMS organizes lab location, sample type, customer, etc. The sample's project
data, helps prevent lost or expired samples, and provides automatically determines the required analyses. However, the
efficient report, chart and statistics generation. Current user is free to add or delete analyses and requirements as
MSC-LIMS installations include water, wastewater, commercial necessary. Sample data and analyses can also be imported.
environmental, food testing, and petrochemical applications.
When login is complete the system can automatically print any
MSC-LIMS is available under both a Full System license, which number of barcoded container labels using various configurable
includes all source code, and a low-cost non-source code Annual label styles. To enter results by sample, technicians simply pass
Subscription license. Both licenses are available in single- or a barcoded sample container or work sheet under the laser
multi-user versions. scanner to retrieve the sample, and enter the appropriate results.
Using the results by analyte option, technicians can enter results
Addressing the Needs of Small Labs for a single analyte for any number of samples, create analytical
batches, and enter QC data.
MSC-LIMS allows even the smallest lab to realize the benefits
of LIMS automation. Start with a single-user version and Laboratory Notebook
upgrade to a multi-user version as your lab’s needs change or
your budget allows. The LIMS administrator uses the Laboratory Notebook module
to develop and document analysis methods and to schedule
At $500 per workstation per year, the non-source Annual samples. Adding a project to the sample schedule helps to
Subscription license is an ideal low-cost low-risk solution when ensure that a sample for the project is logged by a certain date.
MSC-LIMS meets your lab’s needs “out of the box.” When the LIMS is started, the system automatically detects and
displays both schedule and sample warnings. Users also print
The Full System license is appropriate when the ability to bench sheets and generate custom barcoded work orders and
customize the system is an important requirement. This work sheets to record analysis results from this module.
licensing option includes all Visual Basic for Applications
(VBA) source code fully accessible for on-site customizing with Quality Control
Microsoft Access® 2010.
The Quality Control module is used to log QC samples and their
Setup and Administration results, maintain information on samplers, employees, employee
training and certification histories, instruments and their
MSC-LIMS consists of five modules, which are accessed from a calibration and maintenance schedules, and laboratory
notebook tab-style main menu: Setup, Administration, Samples, procedures. Control charts and statistical reports are also
Laboratory Notebook, and Quality Control. The Setup and generated from this module. MSC-LIMS also supports QC data
Administration modules are used to configure the system's by analytical batch for regular sample analyses.
operating parameters and authorized users. Analyses, result
types, QC data types, projects, sample types, locations, units,
container types, preservatives, customers, and contract
laboratories are all configured in the setup module.
Feature Summary Specifications
Single Sample or Batch Login Available in single- or multi-user versions
Results Entry by Sample or Analyte Minimum requirements are a 500 MHz or faster processor,
User-Defined Result and QC Data Types 512 MB RAM, 3.0 GB available disk space, and 1024 x 768
Integrated Excel Interface. Import sample data and or higher resolution monitor
analyses to log samples. Import results from instrument data Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP1, or Windows 7/8/10
files, create custom reports from data in any LIMS report, Supports file server and peer-to-peer networks
and create custom analyte-specific data entry screens to Developed using Microsoft Access® 2010
calculate and import final results. Full System license includes all VBA source code
QC Data by Analytical Batch. Define QC data types by Includes version updates and unlimited technical support for
analysis. Create analytical batches, enter QC data by batch, one year
and print associated QC data with sample results.
Integrated Messaging. Automatically send an email or fax Why Microsoft Access?
with sample information when a sample or sample batch is
logged or completed. Message styles support attached files
We chose Access because it is widely used, has extensive third-
in rich text, snapshot, Excel, HTML, PDF, and XML
party support, is accessible to non-programmers and has robust
formats.
security. Access is also fully relational, which means the
Sample Tracking and Warning. Prevent lost or expired
system's underlying database model can be constructed with
samples with automatic warnings triggered when a sample
data integrity rules which ensure the organization and structure
has an analysis due. Track incomplete samples and samples
of the data can not be compromised by operator error.
with warnings, and quickly locate samples using extensive
query criteria.
Sample Scheduling. Schedule samples to be logged by a About MSC
specific date and optionally repeat at a given frequency.
Integrated Barcoding. Automatically generate barcoded Since 1986, Mountain States Consulting has provided a broad
container labels when logging samples. Speed results entry range of information systems consulting and software
by scanning sample containers or barcoded worksheets or development services, including: systems analysis, design and
sample lists. development; systems integration; database modeling; database
Reports, Charts and Statistics. Use an extensive list of development and administration, and application programming.
reports to collect, present, and analyze lab data.
User-Defined Reports. Create your own application- In 1995 our focus quickly changed following the success of the
specific reports to list, calculate, format, and summarize first MSC-LIMS installation. Today, our business’ only product
sample data. is MSC-LIMS and our services are devoted to helping our
Billing Module. Assign costs by analysis, project and clients successfully implement the system.
customer. Generate detail and summary invoices.
Instrument and Procedure Lists. Maintain instrument and More Information
lab procedure records and generate maintenance, calibration,
and procedure calendars. Visit our web site at www.msc-lims.com for more information.
Personnel Records. Record laboratory personnel training The site includes product benefits, feature lists, frequently asked
and certification histories. questions, prices, and hardware and software requirements. You
Integrated Security Model. Whether running standalone or can also download the MSC-LIMS Demo, MSC-LIMS Report
in a multiuser environment, create user login accounts Viewer, example reports, and Excel report examples.
assigned to one of four security roles with different system
privileges.
Powerful Queries. Query sample data for viewing or
printing using query-by-example or structured query
language (SQL).
Audit Trail. Track data modifications using the integrated
sample audit trail.
Data Archiving. Keep the production database fast and
efficient by moving older data to an archive database.
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PO Box 30000
Jackson, Wyoming 83002 U.S.A.
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