Lab Execution System
Paperless method execution, right first time
Turn SOPs into guided, interactive workflows that check every reagent, instrument and calculation as the analyst works, so errors are prevented rather than found in review.
Overview
Enforce the procedure, do not just document it
Paper worksheets and static electronic forms record what happened. They do not stop an analyst from using an expired standard, an out-of-calibration balance or a superseded method version, and reviewers end up checking every line by hand.
HDLIMS LES executes methods step by step on any bench device. Each step can verify materials and equipment, capture readings straight from instruments, run calculations and check results against limits before the analyst moves on. Deviations are captured at the moment they occur, with context.
What changes for your lab
Right-first-time execution
Errors are prevented at the step where they would occur, instead of discovered days later in review.
Shorter review cycles
Review by exception focuses QA effort on the small set of entries that need judgment.
Paperless labs
Retire paper worksheets and logbooks along with the scanning, archiving and reconciliation they require.
Capabilities
Core LES capabilities
Step-by-step SOP guidance
Ordered steps with instructions, images and mandatory inputs that mirror the approved method version.
Instrument and balance capture
Read values directly from balances, pH meters, titrators and other instruments, eliminating manual transcription.
Real-time verification
Block expired reagents, uncalibrated equipment and analysts without current training before work starts.
Inline calculations and limits
Calculations run as data is entered, with immediate feedback when a value falls outside acceptance criteria.
Bench-ready interface
Touch-friendly layouts for tablets and bench PCs, with barcode scanning for materials and equipment.
No-code method authoring
Build and version executable methods in a visual editor, then route them through review and approval.
Capture at the source
Data enters the record once, from the instrument
Readings are pulled from connected instruments and stamped with the instrument ID, calibration status and analyst, so the record is complete and attributable by design.
- Direct capture from balances, pH meters, titrators and spectrophotometers
- Automatic recording of equipment ID and calibration status per reading
- Reagent and standard lots scanned and checked against expiry
- Contemporaneous time stamps for every action
Review by exception
Reviewers focus on what actually needs attention
Because the system has already verified materials, equipment, calculations and limits, reviewers see a concise summary of exceptions instead of re-checking every entry.
- Exception summary highlighting manual entries, overrides and comments
- Configurable review rules by method risk
- Deviation capture at the step where it occurred
- Signed review with full drill-down to the underlying audit trail
Industries
Used across regulated industries
Works with
Related modules on the platform
FAQ
LES: frequently asked questions
What is a Lab Execution System (LES)?
Do we need to rewrite our SOPs to use HDLIMS LES?
Which instruments can LES connect to?
See LES in action on HDLIMS
Book a tailored demo with a lab informatics specialist. We map your sample types, methods and compliance requirements, then show you exactly how HDLIMS fits.