🔬 Sample Management

Complete visibility over every sample in your lab

A1 LIMS gives your team real-time visibility and full chain-of-custody control over every sample — from field collection or intake through analysis, storage, and final disposal. No lost samples. No missed hold times. No traceability gaps.

Barcode & QR code scanning at every stage
Full chain of custody with timestamps & user logs
Hold time alerts & preservation tracking
Aliquoting, sub-sampling & storage management
Sample Management — Live View
1,247
Active samples
38
In transit
5
Hold time alert
SAMPLE IDMATRIXSTATUSLOCATION
SMP-2024-001Water✓ In analysisBench 3A
SMP-2024-002Soil↗ In transitLab 2
SMP-2024-003Blood⏳ Hold timeFridge 1
SMP-2024-004Air◷ PendingIntake
Key Capabilities

Everything you need from sample management

Built into every A1 LIMS subscription — no add-ons, no hidden modules. Configure it to your lab's exact workflow.

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Sample Registration & Login
Log samples at intake via barcode scan, manual entry, or mobile device. Capture matrix, volume, condition, collection date, and client details — instantly.
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Real-Time Location Tracking
Know exactly where every sample is at all times. Track movement between benches, instruments, fridges, freezers, and external labs with a full location audit trail.
Hold Time & Preservation Alerts
Automatic hold time calculations from the moment of collection. Alerts when samples approach limits — before results are invalidated and resampling is required.
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Aliquoting & Sub-Sampling
Split samples into aliquots for multiple tests or labs. Each aliquot tracked independently with its own chain of custody, linked back to the parent sample.
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Storage & Inventory Management
Manage fridges, freezers, and ambient storage with capacity tracking. Log storage conditions, access events, and expiry dates for every sample in inventory.
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Mobile Field Collection
Register samples in the field via smartphone or tablet. GPS coordinates, photos, and condition notes captured at the point of collection — no paper forms needed.
How It Works

Simple to set up, powerful in use

Get up and running in days, not months. A1 LIMS is designed to be configured by lab managers — not IT specialists.

1
Sample Received or Collected
Scan or enter the sample at intake — or register it in the field via mobile. Barcode label printed automatically. Chain of custody starts immediately.
2
Assignment & Scheduling
A1 LIMS assigns the sample to the correct test workflow based on matrix, client, and test panel. Analyst worksheets generated automatically.
3
In-Lab Tracking
Every movement, storage event, and instrument assignment logged in real time. Hold time countdown running. Alerts triggered if limits are approached.
4
Analysis & Result Entry
Analysts work from their assigned worklist. Results entered manually or captured automatically from connected instruments.
5
Disposal & Archive
Once testing is complete, samples are flagged for disposal per your retention policy. Full chain of custody archived permanently for audit purposes.
1,000s+
Samples tracked simultaneously
100%
Chain of custody coverage
<30s
Sample registration time
Zero
Lost samples reported
See sample management in action
Talk to our team about your sample volumes, matrices, and chain of custody requirements. We'll show you exactly how A1 LIMS handles your operation.
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✓ Any matrix ✓ Any volume ✓ Live in 4 weeks
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