labPortal

The AIS labPortal is a web-based Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) portal designed to give laboratory clients secure, instant access to their sample data, results, and reports via the cloud. Built for laboratories seeking to digitise and streamline their client-facing data management, labPortal eliminates the need for paper-based reporting and manual data transcription, improving speed, accuracy, and environmental sustainability.

Accessible from any desktop, tablet, or mobile device, labPortal provides clients with a simple inbox-style interface featuring an enhanced query engine, conditional highlighting, and Microsoft Excel export capabilities. The platform is suitable for laboratories of all sizes that need to manage sample submissions, results reporting, and document distribution in a secure, centralised online environment.

Samples & Results Module

• Inbox-style interface displaying samples and results ordered by upload date
• Samples Down, Results Across grid layout for rapid scanning of datasets to identify outliers and failures
• Conditional highlight rules to colour-code rows or cells based on pre-configured breach or failure criteria
• Advanced search functionality with saved searches and full search history
• Sample drill-down for detailed record inspection
• Sample comments and attachments support
• Excel export for further data analysis
• Real-time results dashboard ensuring clients have immediate access to approved data

Jobs & Batches Module

• Dedicated Jobs/Batches page for laboratories that organise work in batches or jobs
• Simple Google-style single text box search with advanced query operators for powerful full-text search
• Rule-based conditional row and cell highlighting to quickly identify breaches or failures
• Direct drill-down from job or batch view into the Sample & Results interface

Certificates & Reports Module

• Hosting and processing of multiple document types associated with samples and results
• Support for PDF certificates and reports, Microsoft Excel reports, Microsoft Word reports, and photos and pictures
• Simple search, navigation, and pagination for document management
• Secure document download for clients

Orders Module

• Ecommerce-style sample submission experience allowing users to build a basket of samples for laboratory processing
• Support for new samples, batches, or jobs with dynamic look-ups
• Saved, pending, and submitted batch management
• Barcode receipt and email confirmation upon submission
• Multi-user access for client organisations
• Automatic import of sample information to prevent transcription errors and improve accuracy
• Online pre-registration ensures only registered work is processed, optimising laboratory resource management

Online Sample Registration

• Simple and easy-to-use sample registration form for online pre-registration
• Automatic import of sample information eliminates manual transcription and associated errors
• Clear instructions provided to clients on submission requirements
• Ensures laboratory resources are appropriately managed and not wasted on unnecessary analysis

Access & Compatibility

• Fully responsive across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
• Secure unique client login and password authentication
• Cloud-based storage of all client sample information and data
• Certificates, reports, photos, and spreadsheets can be stored alongside results and exported by the client

labPortal is developed by AIS LIMS, a provider of ISO-accredited laboratory information management software with a long-standing presence across multiple laboratory environments, including agricultural, public analyst, and contract analysis laboratories. The platform integrates with the broader AIS LIMS software ecosystem, supporting laboratories in automating workflows and delivering a fully digital sample-to-report data management experience for their clients.