Every Sample. Tracked. Trusted. Traceable.

From GPS-tagged field collection to signed report delivery — complete, real-time sample lifecycle control for any laboratory, any industry, anywhere in the world.

100%
Chain of custody
Zero
Lost samples
60%
Less manual entry
Live
Sample visibility
The Challenge

When Chain-of-Custody Breaks, Results Become Indefensible.

Sample management is where most laboratory data quality problems begin — and where most quality systems provide the least structured support.

Paper forms filled incorrectly in the field

Handwriting illegible, coordinates missing, timestamps wrong. Errors propagate into the final report.

No real-time visibility into sample status

Supervisors cannot tell whether a sample is in analysis or awaiting approval — without chasing someone by phone.

Chain-of-custody reconstructed after the fact

When an auditor asks for custody documentation from six months ago, the answer is often “we’ll have to look for it.”

AI is nowhere near the sample workflow

Anomalies that should be caught at collection — GPS deviation, unusual field observations — reach the analyst undetected.

How It Works

The Complete Sample Lifecycle. Automated End to End.

Six connected stages. Every transition tracked. Every event permanently logged. No manual handoffs.

Plan

Define sampling schedules, assign field teams, configure frequency-based monitoring plans. Overdue collections auto-alerted.

02
CollectAI

GPS-tagged mobile collection with QR linking. Offline-capable. AI flags deviations from registered location baseline.

03
Receive

Single QR scan at the lab. All field data populates. Irregularities flagged instantly. Sample routed to correct section.

04
Track

Real-time status visibility for every sample. Every custody handoff permanently logged with user, time, and reason.

05
Analyse & Approve

Multi-level digital approval chain. Results linked to custody record. Every approval timestamped and attributed.

06
Report & Archive

Complete record retained per regulatory requirements. Fully searchable and retrievable from day one to day 3,000.

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Live
Field collection — BW-07
📍LocationBW-07 · Borewell #7, Site B
🛰GPS24.8621°N, 67.0028°E ✓
📱ContainerQR-2026-0032 scanned & linked
🌡Temp28.4°C
🧪pH (field)7.2
📝ObservationsClear, no odour, no colour
📸Photos2 images captured
AIGPS verified — matches registered baseline ✓ · Offline mode active
Live Product View

Real-Time Sample Tracking. AI Intelligence at Every Stage.

Every sample — its current stage, full custody history, and AI-generated insights — visible in one screen, from any device.

app.limsera.com — Sample Manager \u00B7 Live Dashboard
Live
Sample queue — 28 samples \u00B7 today
SMP-2026-0821WTP Inlet · Portland, OR
Completed
SMP-2026-0822Groundwater · Denver, CO
In analysis
SMP-2026-0823River water · Portland, OR
AI flagged
SMP-2026-0824Distribution · Seattle, WA
Pending
SMP-2026-0825BPS outlet · Denver, CO
Pending
21COMPLETED
4ACTIVE
1FLAGGED
Chain of custody — SMP-2026-0823
45.5234\u00B0N, 122.6750\u00B0W \u00B7 Portland, ORAI
GPS location locked · auto-captured07:14
QR bottle linked · SMP-2026-082307:16
Received at lab · condition checked09:22
!AI anomaly flagged — held09:23
Awaiting supervisor review

AI correlation: GPS coordinates 3.2 km from registered location AND collection window exceeded by 47 min. Both signals together indicate possible mis-registration, not traffic delay. Held before analysis. Chain-of-custody preserved. Supervisor notified.

28 samples \u00B7 Portland, Denver, Seattle networks \u00B7 1 flagged \u00B7 Updated 09:41:03
Capabilities

Everything Your Laboratory Needs. Intelligently.

Nine core capabilities — connected, configured, and audit-ready from day one.

GPS Field Collection

Auto-captured coordinates at every point. Permanent registration on first visit. Auto-prompt on subsequent visits.

AI deviation detection

QR & Barcode Tracking

Unique identity per container. Scan to receive, dispatch, relocate, and audit. Zero manual lookup.

Offline Mobile App

Full operation without connectivity. Auto-sync when a network is available. No data loss.

Chain-of-Custody

Every handoff logged. Immutable custody trail meets ISO 17025, GLP, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11.

ISO 17025 ready

Intelligent Scheduling

Frequency-based plans, overdue alerts, survey management with date-bounded field visibility.

AI frequency optimisation

Structured Lab Receiving

Single QR scan. Field data auto-populated. Irregularities flagged. Sample routed with default parameters.

Multi-Site & Multi-Lab

Unlimited laboratories and hierarchies. Role-based access ensures contextual visibility.

Client Self-Service Portal

Clients track samples, download reports, retrieve certificates — without contacting the laboratory.

AI Anomaly Intelligence

Pattern detection at collection, receiving, and throughout the queue. Catches what manual review misses.

Core AI feature
AI — The Key Differentiator

Sample Management That Thinks. Not Just Tracks.

Traditional software records what happened. LIMSera AI detects what should not have happened — and stops it before it affects your data.

Anomaly Detection Before Analysis

GPS deviation, out-of-window collections, and field observations inconsistent with site history — flagged before a sample enters the analytical queue.

Predictive Workload Management

AI analyses incoming volumes and analyst availability to predict bottlenecks — recommending redistribution in real time.

Network-Level Pattern Recognition

For distributed networks, AI identifies clusters of anomalies, seasonal shifts, and emerging hotspots across geography.

Intelligent Scheduling Recommendations

AI identifies under-sampled monitoring points relative to their risk profile and recommends frequency adjustments.

AI Signals — Live Feed
GPS + timing anomaly

SMP-2026-0823: GPS 3.2 km off + window +47 min. Dual signal = mis-registration risk. Held.

Scheduling gap detected

MP-014 missed 3 consecutive collections. Overdue 11 days. Supervisor notified.

Workload balanced

12 samples redistributed from Analyst B to C based on predicted bottleneck. Avg TAT 4.2h.

Deployment

Your Data. Your Rules. Your Choice of Deployment.

Sample Manager is available standalone or as part of the full LIMSera LIMS platform — in the cloud, self-hosted, or hybrid.

SaaS Cloud

LIMSera Cloud

Instant setup. No infrastructure. Automatic updates and 99.9% uptime SLA.

Zero infrastructure overhead
Automatic updates and backups
99.9% uptime SLA
Global CDN delivery
Popular

Private / Self-Hosted

Full data sovereignty. Deploy on your own infrastructure with complete control.

Complete data ownership
On-premise or private cloud
Air-gapped option available
Your compliance, your rules
Standalone or Suite

Part of LIMSera LIMS

Sample Manager alone today. Expand to the full platform when ready — no migration.

Works standalone from day one
Seamless full-LIMS upgrade
Data carries forward intact
All 6 solutions available

Standards Supported

ISO/IEC 17025GLP (OECD)GMPFDA 21 CFR Part 11EU GMP Annex 11ISO 15189CLIACAPEPA Chain-of-CustodyNELAPICH Q7WHO SamplingCodex AlimentariusASTM SamplingISO 9001
Who It Is Built For

Every Role That Touches a Sample.

Field Collection Teams

GPS-guided mobile workflow, offline operation, QR scanning, photo documentation — error-proof collection at any site worldwide.

Lab Receiving Staff

Single QR scan receives the sample. All field data auto-populated. Irregularities flagged instantly. No manual transcription.

Laboratory Managers

Real-time throughput dashboards, bottleneck identification, schedule compliance monitoring, and KPIs across all active samples.

Quality Managers

Chain-of-custody records, audit trail completeness, and compliance documentation — always available, never manually compiled.

External Clients

Self-service portal for sample status tracking, report download, and certificate access — without contacting the laboratory.

Senior Management

Consolidated dashboards across sites, turnaround time performance, compliance rates, and AI-generated quality trends.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything You Need to Know About Sample Manager.

Available standalone · Expands to full LIMSera LIMS

Start tracking every sample with complete confidence.

See LIMSera Sample Manager configured for your industry, your field conditions, and your compliance requirements — in a live 30-minute walkthrough. No generic demos.

No commitment required · Implementation support included · Available worldwide · 30+ countries