LIMS

LabKey LIMS is a configurable laboratory information management system designed to give scientific labs of every size a single platform for managing samples, inventory, workflows, data, and reporting. Built for both bench scientists and informatics leads, it adapts to the unique processes of each lab rather than forcing teams into rigid templates. Trusted by research teams and lab operations leaders across the life and industrial sciences, LabKey LIMS is designed to reduce manual errors, accelerate time-to-insight, and maintain data integrity from sample registration through final analysis.

LabKey LIMS features an AI-ready architecture and extensible connectors, enabling labs to go live in weeks rather than months. Its integrated approach connects samples, data, electronic lab notebooks, and reporting in one unified system — eliminating scattered spreadsheets and providing a single source of truth across all lab operations.

Lab Inventory Management

• Track sample status, location, and chain of custody in real time with a detailed audit log capturing every touchpoint
• Manage freezer storage visually — map locations, monitor capacity, and record usage history without manual spreadsheets
• Define custom fields, sample types, and status workflows that match actual lab processes, with no rigid templates or workaround naming conventions
• Manage the complete lifecycle of every sample and inventory item from initial registration through storage, aliquoting, and consumption in experiments

Data Management and Reporting

• Import data from any instrument format and apply automated transformation scripts to normalize results on ingest — no manual re-entry or file-format conversion required
• Link assay results directly to samples, experiments, and notebook entries for full data provenance without manual cross-referencing
• Build customizable reports and real-time visualizations that turn raw results into decision-ready insights
• Automatically capture and transform data from lab instruments, building associations between results and the samples they belong to

Lab Workflow Automation

• Build workflows that mirror actual SOPs, with task assignments, approval gates, and automatic deviation capture built in
• Enforce step-by-step adherence to improve reproducibility, with deviations flagged and logged automatically rather than caught after the fact
• Automate data transformation, calculations, and QC checks to close the gap between bench work and analysis
• Configure sample types, data pipelines, and workflows to match exact SOPs, with the flexibility to evolve as science evolves

Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN)

• Link notebook entries directly to specific samples, assay results, workflows, and storage locations within the same platform
• Use templates to standardize experiment documentation and streamline authoring across the team
• Support collaborative review with electronic signatures and structured sign-off workflows for regulated environments

Data Security and Compliance

• Role-based access control restricts data access to authorized personnel
• Comprehensive audit trails record all data modifications, including who made changes and when
• Data encryption secures sensitive information during transmission and storage
• Backup and disaster recovery capabilities ensure data can be recovered in the event of system failure
• Built-in compliance support assists with adherence to regulatory standards such as GLP, CLIA, and ISO

LabKey LIMS is priced at $284 per user per month for a minimum of 10 users billed annually, with volume discount pricing available. The platform includes API access, implementation training and support, and built-in integrations, making it suitable for small research teams through to enterprise-scale lab operations.