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LIMS IQ Specimen operations DOC ACCESSIONING-LIS-SOFTWARE
REV 2026-08

ADVANCED SAMPLE LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT

LIMS IQ gives your lab a single accessioning workspace for rapid intake, barcode control, deficiency handling, aliquot traceability, and multi-tier review. Move high-volume batches faster without losing chain-of-custody visibility.

  • Quick Accessioning
  • Barcode Labeling
  • Deficiency Routing
  • Batch Review
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Faster intake Rapid entry, requisition scanning, and grouped batch workflows reduce manual handoffs.
Full traceability Keep parent samples, aliquots, derivatives, and transfers tied together end to end.
Review-ready release Route exceptions and approvals through configurable queues without stopping the batch.
Workflow snapshot

Accessioning command center

Specimen intake, routing, and release decisions in one operational view.

Receiving dock Verify inbound work immediately Scan packages, reconcile manifests, and accept or reject problem specimens before they enter the queue.
Derivative chain Track every split and transfer Preserve traceability from parent specimen to aliquot, slide, plate, or downstream molecular derivative.

SMART, EFFICIENT SPECIMEN TRACKING

Operational view

Speed up intake with rapid-entry tools, batch processing, and barcode automation while keeping full traceability across every transfer and derivative.

  • Quick Accessioning for rapid walk-in and courier intake
  • Batch Accessioning for grouped requisitions and shared metadata
  • Barcode printing for tubes, slides, plates, and derivative containers
  • Manifest verification and digital receiving dock workflows
  • Deficiency routing for QNS, leaks, missing data, and hold conditions
  • Multi-tier signoff for plates, runs, and exception-based review

Accessioning Workflow Capabilities

6 capabilities

From walk-in intake and courier manifests through aliquot lineage and batch sign-off, each capability below keeps specimens moving while preserving chain of custody and review evidence.

Smart Accessioning

Use Quick Accessioning for rapid entry, Batch Accessioning for grouped workflows, and automated Requisition Scanning to speed data capture.

Barcode Label Printing

Generate tube, plate, and slide labels in one click to reduce mislabeling and keep chain-of-custody intact.

Sample Reception & Triage

Scan inbound packages in a digital receiving dock, verify manifests, and accept or reject samples immediately.

Deficiency Management

Automatically flag problem samples (leaked, missing info, QNS) and route them for resolution without stopping the batch.

Aliquot & Derivative Tracking

Maintain full traceability when parent samples are split into child aliquots or processed into DNA/RNA derivatives.

Multi-Tier Review

Configure approval chains and batch review to sign off on entire plates or runs, with critical value alerts for exceptions.

Frequently asked questions

5 answers on file
Q01

How does barcoded accessioning work in LIMS IQ?
Each specimen receives a unique barcode at intake, generated from the requisition or pre-printed on collection containers. Scanning the barcode at every transfer — receiving, aliquoting, instrument load, storage — updates the sample's status and chain of custody automatically. Techs avoid hand-keying accession numbers, and every touch is timestamped against the user who performed it.
Q02

Can the lab batch-accession high-volume drop-offs?
Yes. Batch accessioning workflows let staff log a manifest of specimens in one pass, applying common attributes — client, test panel, collection date, courier — to the entire group while still capturing per-specimen barcodes and deficiencies. This is built for toxicology, molecular, and reference-lab volumes where individual entry would be too slow.
Q03

How does manifest reconciliation work for courier deliveries?
When a courier or client transmits a manifest, LIMS IQ reconciles received specimens against expected accessions, flagging missing samples, unexpected extras, and mismatched identifiers. Discrepancies are routed to a deficiency queue so reception staff can resolve them with the client before testing begins, rather than discovering issues mid-run.
Q04

Does accessioning integrate with phlebotomy and courier hand-off?
Mobile phlebotomy and courier modules pre-stage specimens before they arrive at the lab, so accessioning becomes a confirmation step rather than a fresh data-entry exercise. Collection events, custody transfers, and client paperwork are linked to the same accession record the lab will use through resulting and release.
Q05

Where does specimen data flow after accessioning?
Once accessioned, samples flow into worklists for the appropriate department, push to analyzer interfaces or manual benches, and pick up QC, autoverification, and review status as testing progresses. Aliquot lineage, storage location, and final release all stay tied to the original accession for full lifecycle traceability.

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