Lab Notes

Curiosity & Questions

Notes from SynapticSci's laboratory informatics scientists.

The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existence.

Albert Einstein, as reported by William Miller, "Old Man's Advice to Youth: 'Never Lose a Holy Curiosity'", LIFE, May 2, 1955, p. 64
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Veterinary Diagnostics · Article · · 4 min read

Smarter NAHLN Reporting Through Automation

The National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) plays a critical role in safeguarding animal health and preventing the spread of diseases in the United States.

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From Out on a LIMS

Gloria Metrick's notebook, 2009 to 2020. SynapticSci keeps it at its original addresses on outonalims.com.

Volume I, 2009 to 2012 · Volume II, 2013 to 2016 · Volume III, 2017 to 2020

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Laboratory Modernization · Article · · 4 min read

A LIMS User Interface Can Make or Break Your Lab

In today’s fast-paced laboratory environments, efficiency, ease of use, and accuracy are paramount. Yet, many laboratories grapple with poorly designed and older Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) that hinder, rather than help, their operations.

Veterinary Diagnostics · Guide · · 3 min read

Six Best Practices for Building a Robust Veterinary Laboratory

Discover six essential best practices for managing a successful veterinary laboratory. From regulatory compliance to data management, learn how to optimize operations, reduce costs, and improve client communication using advanced solutions like LIMS.

Out on a LIMS, Volume I, 2009 to 2012 347 entries

Written by Gloria Metrick. Each entry opens at its original address on outonalims.com ↗

2009 55
2010 116
2011 114
2012 62

Out on a LIMS, Volume II, 2013 to 2016 309 entries

Written by Gloria Metrick. Each entry opens at its original address on outonalims.com ↗

2013 67
2014 39
2015 90
2016 113

Out on a LIMS, Volume III, 2017 to 2020 175 entries

Written by Gloria Metrick. Each entry opens at its original address on outonalims.com ↗

2017 55
2018 36
2019 54
2020 30

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