Laboratory information management systems Machine generated contents note: 1. Historical Perspective 2. LIMS Fundamentals: Overview of Laboratory Information System Development and Project Planning 3. Data Management and Basic LIMS: Functional Requirements and Features 4. Data Management and Advanced LIMS: Functional Requirements and Features 5. Life Cycle of LIMS Software Development 6. Regulatory Requirements 7. Hardware and Operating System Requirements 8. Obtaining Laboratory Personnel Input 9. Critical Elements in Preparing a Request for Proposal 10. LIMS Evaluations 11. Enhancing Data Quality with LIMS 12. LIMS Validation Appendix A: Sample Request for Proposal Appendix B: Sample Scripted Demonstration Index