MBioLIMS BioBanking

MBioLIMS BioBanking® is a software solution designed to manage and track biological samples and associated data for Biological Resource Centres, Biobanks, and Cohorts. According to the vendor, this solution is suitable for businesses of all sizes and caters to a wide range of professions and industries, including Biobanks, Biological Resource Centres, Cohorts, research institutions, and healthcare organizations.

Key Features

Patients & families management: According to the vendor, this feature allows for the easy management and tracking of information about patients and their families, including demographics, medical history, and other relevant data. It also enables the linking of patients to their associated samples and data for comprehensive record-keeping.

Consents management: The vendor states that this feature streamlines the management and tracking of consent forms for sample collection and use. It allows for the storage and retrieval of consent documents for each participant, recording of consent status and expiration dates, and ensures compliance with ethical and legal requirements.

Specimen collection & samples: According to the vendor, this feature efficiently manages and tracks the collection and handling of biological samples. It enables the recording of sample collection details, assignment of unique identifiers for traceability, and tracking of sample storage conditions, including temperature and location.

Annotations & clinical data management: The vendor claims that this feature allows for the capture and management of annotations and clinical data associated with samples. It facilitates the recording of relevant metadata, linking of clinical data to specific samples, and enables data integration and analysis for research purposes.

Interoperable with medical software: According to the vendor, this feature seamlessly integrates with existing medical software systems for easy data exchange. It enables the sharing of relevant patient and sample information with healthcare providers, ensures compatibility with electronic health records (EHR) systems, and improves overall data management and collaboration.

Kits & barcodes: The vendor states that this feature efficiently manages and tracks the use of kits and barcodes in sample processing. It allows for the assignment of unique barcodes to samples and related materials, tracking of kit usage and inventory, and ensures accurate sample tracking and processing.

Tubes, slides, plates, 2D racks, etc.: According to the vendor, this feature effectively manages and tracks various types of sample containers, including tubes, slides, plates, and 2D racks. It enables the assignment of unique identifiers to each container, tracking of their location and storage history, and ensures proper handling and storage of samples.

Reception, transfer, request, cession: The vendor claims that this feature tracks the movement of samples within the biobank, records sample reception, transfer, request, and cession details, and maintains a comprehensive audit trail of sample transactions. It facilitates sample sharing and collaboration with other institutions.

Location & storage history: According to the vendor, this feature allows for the tracking of the location and storage history of samples. It enables the recording of storage conditions, monitoring of sample movement, and ensures proper storage and handling. Information on sample location and storage history can be retrieved effortlessly.

Non-compliance: The vendor states that this feature helps identify and manage non-compliant samples or processes. It allows for the recording of incidents of non-compliance and deviations from protocols, tracking of corrective actions taken to address non-compliance, and ensures adherence to regulatory and quality standards.