How do I interface SCIEX software to a laboratory information management system (LIMS) or Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN).


Date: 11/01/2018
Categories: Analyst Software , Cliquid Software , MultiQuant Software

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SCIEX does not support any one specific LIMS/ELN solution but does offer products, tools and services to allow for importing/exporting of data and easier integration into LIMS/ELN systems.

1. Batch Creation (Analyst Software)
Analyst software can build Batch’s via file (csv,txt,mdb) import (example format is available by export of an existing batch) or through the use of custom developed code solutions via the .NET programming interface (documentation and example code is available in the scripting cookbook found in the ‘Extras’ section of your Analyst install disk).
 
2. Batch Creation (Cliquid Software)

Cliquid software can use a File import (txt) to build a batch or using the additional LIMS connectivity interface can use a XML formatted http API Connection (will require the use of middleware and an additional license)

3. Results Upload (Analyst Software)
  1. Use Analyst Reporter to export a csv or tab delimited file. This can then be consumed by most LIMS systems. This process can also be used by MultiQuant and Cliquid.
  2. Using the Analyst scripting cookbook (documentation and example code is available in the scripting cookbook found in the ‘Extras’ section of your Analyst install disk), to generate custom  .NET code to upload the data by the mechanism and format required by workflow operation.
  3. SCIEX Professional Services department can develop custom interfaces for LIMS/ELN integration (these do come at an additional cost) – contact SCIEXNow for more information.
  4. If using Watson LIMS Analyst has Data Connector software which can be used to upload data (cannot be used in Citrix Environment – Requires additional software and license)
4. Results Upload (MultiQuant Software)
  1. Use Analyst Reporter (see 3(1).)
  2. http POST from MultiQuant Software (would require middleware or custom code to consume stream on LIMS/ELN side).
  3. A text file can be generated directly from MultiQuant software.
  4. If using Watson LIMS Analyst has Data Connector software which can be used to upload data (cannot be used in Citrix Environment – Requires additional software and license)
5. Results Upload (Cliquid Software)
  1. Use Analyst Reporter (see 3(1).)
  2. http POST from Cliquid Software (would require middleware or custom code to consume stream on LIMS/ELN side).

 

Middleware

There are options available from middleware providers for off the shelf or custom integration packages for Analyst, MultiQuant and Cliquid software.  These also include conversion to HL-7 format where required.  Contact SCIEXNow for information on providers in your area.