Shimadzu releases LabSolutions i-QLinks

The recent increase in the number of PIC/S member countries and the tightening of data integrity inspections makes it necessary to ensure the efficient operation and regulatory response of the entire business process related to analytical laboratories. In quality testing of pharmaceuticals and other products, tests are conducted based on predetermined test plans and test conditions, and the results must be appropriately controlled.

LabSolutions™ i-QLinks™ provides integrated control over the quality testing operations of an analytical laboratory, including the preparation of test plans and instructions, the incorporation of test results from analytical instruments such as HPLC, the automatic preparation of test reports from the incorporated test results, and the management of the quality test progress. It also supports data integrity by centrally managing information from test items, analysis sequences, and raw test data. As a result, the reliability of quality testing work can be ensured and the workflow efficiency can be dramatically improved.

Prepare the test plan
The QC manager prepares a test plan based on test request information about the sample.

Assign the test
The QC manager sets the test to be performed based on the test plan and assigns an operator.

Perform the test
The operator performs the assigned test.

Create the report
The operator creates the test report. Based on the test report, the QC manager creates a result report.

Approve the results
The supervisor confirms and approves the results report.

LabSolutions i-QLinks are a trademark of Shimadzu Corporation or its affiliated companies in Japan and/or other countries.

Windows is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Features
Prevent human error through digitization

• Test reports are automatically generated from the test result data obtained by the analytical instrument, eliminating manual input and, consequently, preventing human errors such as posting errors.
• Data is captured without paper or human intervention, and test reports are automatically generated, reducing the risk of falsification and ensuring the reliability of quality test operations.

Increase productivity using an integrated system

• Test information, analysis sequences, test results, and other information related to the testing workflow are centrally managed.
• The progress of the test plan can be viewed in a single screen, and the required work of each operator is automatically notified according to the progress of the test.
• i-QLinks is integrated over the network with the analytical instrument and works seamlessly with LabSolutions, which performs the analysis work, dramatically increasing workflow efficiency.

Achieve a flexible working style

• Lowers management costs by allowing the test manager and supervisor to perform all operations in a Web browser, eliminating the need for software installation.
• Because it is networked, the progress of each test and analytical results can be viewed in a web browser from anywhere.

MB Bureau