NZQA registered unit standard / 26344 version 3
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Title / Use a laboratory information management system
Level / 4 / Credits / 2
Purpose / People credited with this unit standard are able to: acquire and input data into a LIMS from production samples or a simulated scenario; use functionalities of a LIMS; and evaluate the report produced by LIMS for a project.
Classification / Science > Science - Core
Available grade / Achieved

Explanatory notes

Glossary

Laboratory information management system (LIMS) refers to a software system used in laboratories for the management of samples, laboratory users, instruments, standards and other laboratory functions.

Data refers to results of individual tests carried out in a laboratory on a materials quality. This may be from production samples or a simulated scenario.

Laboratory procedures refer to documented systems or processes of operation, which may be found in a Standard Operating Procedures manual, quality management system or protocol system documentation. These procedures are external and/or internal laboratory requirements governing laboratory work.

Outcomes and evidence requirements

Outcome 1

Acquire and input data into a LIMS from production samples or a simulated scenario.

Evidence requirements

1.1 A project is set up in a LIMS in accordance with laboratory procedures.

Range includes but not limited to – name, sample identification, analytical tests required, customer contact details, reference identification, project dates.

1.2 Data is collected and entered into a LIMS in accordance with laboratory procedures.

Range three sets of data for three different test procedures.

Outcome 2

Use functionalities of a LIMS for a project.

Evidence requirements

2.1 LIMS functionally is used to trace the progress of a project in accordance with laboratory procedures.

Range may include – test results, traceability, data handling, workflow, quality control steps, sample information entry, test selection, data entry check procedures, authorisation/ test result approval levels, test report checking.

evidence of three is required

Outcome 3

Evaluate the report produced by LIMS for a project.

Evidence requirements

3.1 Report is evaluated for validity/accuracy in terms of the project requirements.

Range report includes – comparative analysis with specifications that include expected values.

Planned review date / 31 December 2018

Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions

Process / Version / Date / Last Date for Assessment /
Registration / 1 / 18 June 2010 / 31 December 2014
Revision / 2 / 17 June 2011 / N/A
Rollover / 3 / 27 January 2015 / N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference / 0152

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