Services
Specialised support. Concrete deliverables.
Reconcile a collection, prepare data and workflows for a LIMS project, or bring capacity to a defined operational need.
Biospecimen & Collection Data Operations
Historical collections can contain inconsistent inventories or incomplete sample records. Reconcile biological samples and associated information so the collection is traceable, structured and usable.
What we do
- Reconcile identifiers, sample records and inventory information.
- Clean and standardise agreed metadata and terminology.
- Define data dictionaries and document the sample lifecycle.
Possible deliverables
- Reconciled inventory and sample-data links
- Structured metadata and a data dictionary
- Issue log and collection documentation
LIMS & Workflow Readiness
A LIMS project can expose fragmented laboratory practices and requirements that still need clarifying. Prepare laboratory requirements, sample data and workflows before a migration or change of system.
What we do
- Map workflows and translate laboratory needs into business requirements.
- Prepare data and field mappings for the agreed migration scope.
- Align SOPs and support functional checks, UAT and data integrity verification.
Possible deliverables
- Workflow maps and business requirements
- Prepared datasets and field mappings
- Test scenarios, findings and verification records
LIMS work focuses on business requirements, data and laboratory workflows. Software development and technical integration remain with the relevant providers.
Project & Fractional Biospecimen Operations
A backlog, a transition or work across several sites can create a temporary capacity gap. Bring specialised capacity to defined tasks, projects or transitions alongside your existing teams.
What we do
- Take on agreed sample-data and operational tasks.
- Coordinate actions between laboratory, scientific, data and IT counterparts.
- Track progress, document decisions and prepare handover.
Possible deliverables
- Prioritised action plan and progress tracking
- Completed operational tasks and updated records
- Handover documentation and next steps
Supporting expertise
Applied within the agreed scope of a biospecimen or data project.
Quality & documentation
SOPs, lifecycle documentation and relevant biobanking frameworks, including ISO 20387 where applicable.
Ethics & sample use
Documentation of consent, access conditions and the information needed to support decisions on sample use.
Coordination & continuity
Responsibilities, logistics interfaces, knowledge transfer and handover during operational change.
Clarify priorities first
Biospecimen Data Readiness Assessment
Take stock of your collection and its data.
A focused review of your collection, its data and workflows to identify gaps, risks and the actions to prioritise.
- Legacy collection
- Fragmented data
- LIMS preparation
What we review
Sample–data links
Correspondence between identifiers, inventories and associated records.
Metadata
Completeness, structure, terminology and consistency of available information.
Traceability
Consistency of documented status, location and history.
Workflows
Movement of samples and data, process steps and responsibilities.
Documentation
Existing procedures, data dictionaries and tracking records.
LIMS readiness
Data structure, field mapping and points to clarify before using the data in the system.
What you receive
A current-state overview
What is usable, incomplete or inconsistent within the reviewed scope.
Identified issues and risks
A matrix of observed issues, potential consequences and points requiring verification.
Remediation priorities
Priority actions to reconcile, structure and document information.
Defined next steps
Recommendations for targeted remediation, LIMS preparation or operational support.