Biological Resource Centre Module
This module is an essential core inclusion for biobank clients. The functionality included is specifically designed to suit biobank and cohort requirements. Some examples are:
Sample data can be separated into different collections, under different rules and control. An individual collection can have multiple consents for required inclusion. MBioLIMS BioBanking users can have access to the collection restricted or granted.
The reception of samples can be managed in this module. This includes requests, shipping, reception, transport and handling. Each tube in the MBioLIMS system will always be connected to the original reception in which it was collected.
Once samples are entered into MBioLIMS, any transformations the undergo in their history can be managed here. Specific processes and protocols can be assigned to different studies. Users are able to action samples in batches, facilitating less clicks and interaction required to produce the required outputs. To further manage standard processes SOPs can connected to each process, and every step is audited.
In this module, MBioLIMS allows non-compliance management. All incidents can be recorded and managed using this functionality, linking any samples that may have been affected together under any non-compliance created. This may be classified as a lower issue (such as a damaged box whilst the samples remain intact) to a critical issue (if consent is withdrawn). In the case of the latter, all samples that have had consent revoked, can be actioned in one step to prevent further use.
If samples need to be moved internally, or externally once work is completed. This module includes the possibility to record sample shipment with a list of tubes to be sent to the receiver. The system will check the status of samples to be shipped, so those missing consent or depleted are monitored.
Packing slips are automatically generated in a PDF format (multiple languages supported) and contain sample information as well as date, time, the name of the technician who prepared the package, the recipient name and address, etc.
At the end of sample lifecycles, it may be necessary to dispose them, and this should be audited. The sample disposal management element ensures that any such actions are recorded with dates, reasoning, ownership. A status is also present such as “to be disposed”, “partially processed” or “processed” to track any progress. Samples marked in this manner, will automatically be discounted from certain actions that users could previously perform on them.
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