Astrix Technology Group Global Solutions Provider To The Regulated Community Implementing Business Logic Within A LIMS To Reduce Manual Data Review And

Astrix Technology GroupGlobal Solutions Provider To The Regulated Community

Implementing Business Logic Within A LIMS To Reduce Manual Data Review And Increase Productivity

Robert D. WallaPresented At EAS 2005Somerset, NJ

Typical Benefits Of LIMSTypical Benefits Of LIMS

Increases Individual And Organizational Efficiency Increases Quality By Eliminating Manual Data Entry and

Resulting Transcription Errors Facilitates Access To Data Across The Enterprise Decreases Costs

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Typical LIMS FunctionalityTypical LIMS Functionality

Data StorageData Storage Client InformationClient Information Sample Receipt DataSample Receipt Data Analytical DataAnalytical Data

Sample SchedulingSample Scheduling Sample TrackingSample Tracking Report ProductionReport Production Financial TrackingFinancial Tracking



Sample Receipt

SampleScheduling

Data Storage

ReportGeneration

Sample Tracking

LIMS ManualProcesses

Sample AnalysisReview

ResultsInterpretation

AnalyticalResults Review

Mailing Reports

Current Value PropositionCurrent Value Proposition

Current Uses Of LIMS Provide Automation In Only Portions Of The Sample Process

“Incremental Results”


A New ParadigmA New Paradigm

Progressive Organizations Incorporate Business Logic Into The LIMS To Automate The Entire

Sample Analysis And Reporting Process


LIMS Business LogicLIMS Business Logic

Automatic Evaluation Of Results To Determine Sample “Rechecks”

Comparison Of Results To Industry Standards – Automatic Recommendations

Automatic Interpretation Of Results and Reporting



Sample Receipt

SampleScheduling

Data Storage

ReportGeneration

Sample Tracking

LIMS

Sample AnalysisReview



Mailing Reports

The Oil Analysis Laboratory processes 700,000 per year. A LIMS was used to schedule samples and store results however each sample was manually reviewed to assure accuracy of results and incorporate specific interpretation comments.

The Laboratory Needed To Modify The Work Process To Keep Up With The Increase Sample Load.

Case Study

Client: Global Lubricants Company

Project Overview:

Case StudyCase StudyGlobal Lubricants CompanyGlobal Lubricants Company

Laboratory AnalysisLaboratory Analysis

Viscosity Wear Metals Contaminants

Fuel Anti-Freeze (Glycol) Water Dirt (Silicon) Soot

Global Lubricants Company Global Lubricants Company

Manual Data Review Process

Sample Receipt

Sample Analysis


Results MeetCriteria

LIMS

SampleCollection


ReportGeneration

Sample Information

Sample Results

Sample Data

Data Flow

Process Flow

No

Yes


Laboratory Manual Review ProcessLaboratory Manual Review Process

Analytical Data EvaluationThe process of reviewing the data of each sample to assure that the quality control parameters are within specifications and the data is consistent with historical results.

Data InterpretationThe process of comparing the sample data to OEM specifications, determining the severity of the variance and making recommendations to the client.


Analytical Data Evaluation ProcessAnalytical Data Evaluation Process

Quality Control SampleEvaluate the QC sample to assure that it is within specification. Reanalyze batch is outside limits.

Historical ResultsCompare results to historical values. Reanalyze samples if results are inconsistent.

Compare Results To Other TestsCompare results to the results of other tests to identify inconsistencies. For example, a high Sodium value is indicative of antifreeze contamination. If the sample is negative for antifreeze it will be reanalyzed to verify the result.

Case StudyCase StudyGlobal Lubricants CompanyGlobal Lubricants CompanyData Interpretation ProcessData Interpretation Process

Compare Results To OEM SpecificationValues are compared to OEM specifications based on make, model, product and age of lubricant

Assign Severity CodesSeverity codes are assigned to each test based on the variance from the OEM specifications

RecommendationsProvide clients with recommendations for addressing issues identified by the sample analysis

Case StudyCase StudyGlobal Lubricants CompanyGlobal Lubricants CompanyMetrics – Manual ProcessMetrics – Manual Process

Process 685,000 Samples Per Year Required 4 full time employees to review data Average Turnaround Time = 2.21 days Cost Per Sample = $4.47


LIMS UpgradeLIMS Upgrade

Incorporated Data Evaluation Logic Into LIMS Incorporated Data Interpretation Logic Into LIMS Recommendation Added To The Reports Incorporated Logic For Manual Review Reports Automatically Sent To Client

Global Lubricants Company Global Lubricants Company

Automated Data Review Process

Sample Receipt

Sample Analysis

LIMS DB

SampleCollection

ReportGeneration

Sample Information

Sample Results

Data Flow

Process Flow

No

YesAnalyticalResultsReviewModule

Results MeetCriteria

InterpretationModule

InterpretationCriteria OK

Manual ReviewProcess

No

Yes

LIMS


Metrics – Automated ProcessMetrics – Automated Process

Process 730,000 Samples Per Year Required 1 full time employee to review data Average Turnaround Time = 1.49 days Cost Per Sample = $3. 98

Benefits Of Incorporating Benefits Of Incorporating Business Logic Into LIMSBusiness Logic Into LIMS


Reduce Sample Turnaround TimeReduce Sample Turnaround Time Reduce CostsReduce Costs Increase Consistency Of ResultsIncrease Consistency Of Results

Robert D. Walla ( 732) 661-0400Robert D. Walla ( 732) 661-0400

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www.astrixsoftware.com


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