1. LIMS: Laboratory Information Systems.
The use of computers in laboratories.

2. Section 4 P4
Describe the procedure for storing scientific information in a laboratory information management system M4
Explain the processes involved in storing information in a scientific workplace. D3
Discuss the advantages gained by keeping data and records on a laboratory management information system

3. Provide a ‘Describe and Explain’ table.
Describe each of the science data and workplace records (below) topics for storing scientific information in laboratory information management systems outlining the best software package or resource to use (P4) and explain the processes involved in storing information in a scientific workplace (M4).

4. Scientific data storage: How are computers involved in the following?
COSHH records;
scientific data;
scientific apparatus records;
waste disposal records;
Health and safety checks;
training records;
quality assurance data;
report records;
specification levels;
sample throughput and management;
Security,
Data Protection Act

5. scientific apparatus records;
Describe
Explain
COSHH records;
scientific data;
scientific apparatus records;
waste disposal records;
health and safety checks;
training records;
quality assurance data;
report records;
specification levels;
sample throughput and management;
security, Data Protection Act

6. Workplace records:
stock records; work schedules; servicing dates and contracts;
laboratory test data;
specimen records; test records; calibration records;
validation data;
standard operating procedures;
information and communication technology (ICT), e.g. laboratory information management systems (LIMS)

7. Workplace records: How are computers used in maintaining/communicating workplace records?
Describe
Explain
Stock records; work schedules; servicing dates and contracts;
laboratory test data;
Specimen records; test records; calibration records;
Validation data;
Standard operating procedures;
Information and communication technology (ICT), e.g. laboratory information management systems (LIMS)

8. Task 4b
Discuss the advantages (or disadvantages) gained by keeping data and records on a laboratory management information system (D3).
Cross reference this as far as possible to give examples of the range used already.