In the context of mining laboratory information, Labmin assists the Laboratory and Production departments to manage samples through their analysis lifecycles. Laboratory users follow standardized processes based on sample preparation practices and standards. The use of certain instruments and other laboratory functions such as plate management and workflow automation allows the entering of samples directly into the Labmin Laboratory Information Management System, as well as tracking their progress through the different laboratory processes.

‘Sample tracking’ includes integrated barcoding, sample login, quoting, and invoicing. Labmin also allows real-time access to analytical results from virtually anywhere in the world. Users can view rich reports, which include features such as flagging parameters where results exceed defined limits, thereby easing the review of data. Furthermore, it enables users to graph results and create control charts for any entered data. Selecting data to plot is simplified by using criteria such as test, sample number, analyst, etc. It is also easy to select the samples used to generate the control limits.

An organization can configure its analytical parameters and calculations into Labmin LIMS. After sample registration, the module prints barcodes that are scanned to access and capture data during the analysis and reporting phases.