LaboratorySample Management, Chain of Custody, and LIMS Administration
A laboratory's technical excellence counts for little if a sample's identity or history cannot be defended when it matters most, whether in a court case, a regulatory audit, or an insurance dispute. This course covers sample receipt, labeling, storage, and defensible chain of custody documentation, alongside practical administration of a laboratory information management system. Participants also examine how digital LIMS workflows reduce transcription error compared with paper based logs still common in smaller facilities.
Course objectives
- Design a sample receipt and labeling process that prevents misidentification
- Establish and document chain of custody for forensic, legal, or high value samples
- Configure and administer core LIMS modules including sample tracking and reporting
- Apply data integrity principles to electronic records within a LIMS environment
- Manage sample storage, retention, and disposal in line with regulatory requirements
Who should attend
- Sample reception and logistics coordinators
- Forensic and legal laboratory personnel
- LIMS administrators and laboratory informatics staff
- Quality assurance officers responsible for data integrity
Course outline
- 01Sample receipt, labeling, and unique identification
- 02Chain of custody documentation for legal and forensic samples
- 03Core LIMS modules and workflow configuration
- 04Data integrity, audit trails, and electronic signatures
- 05Sample storage conditions and stability considerations
- 06Retention schedules and defensible sample disposal
Scheduled sessions
| Dates | Venue | Format | Price | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 to 12 January 2027 | Gaborone, Botswana | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |
| 15 to 17 March 2027 | Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |
| 15 to 17 May 2027 | Kigali, Rwanda | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |
| 14 to 16 July 2027 | Durban, South Africa | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |