QIAS LIMS User Guide
Use QIAS LIMS to request laboratory analysis, arrange training or consultation, manage delivery, record operational work, validate outcomes, and release final results to clients.
Choose your path
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I am a client
Create and manage your account, submit requests, accept quotations, upload payment proof, receive final results, and leave feedback.
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I am delivery staff
Work on assigned jobs as a technician, trainer, consultant, or reviewer.
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I administer QIAS LIMS
Manage people, catalogs, commercial steps, assignments, publishing, audit, and operational visibility.
What QIAS LIMS manages
| Area | What happens in QIAS LIMS |
|---|---|
| Projects | A project groups related requests for one client account. |
| Jobs | A job is one request for sample analysis, training, or consultation. |
| Commercial workflow | Quotations, invoices, payment proof, and confirmation are recorded against the job. |
| Delivery workflow | Assigned staff record the work, submit it for review, and respond to rework. |
| Results | Only published deliverables are visible to the client. |
| Traceability | Status changes, key actions, documents, and audit activity are recorded. |
The lifecycle at a glance
Phase 01
Request and payment
Confirm the request and commercial agreement before delivery begins.
- 01Draft request
- 02Under review
- 03Quotation sent
- 04Invoice sent
- 05Payment received
Phase 02
Delivery and quality
Assigned staff perform the work and submit a complete deliverable.
- 06Work in progress
- 07Pending validation
- 08Ready for delivery
Phase 03
Release and closure
Publish the approved result, then close the operational record.
- 09Published
- 10Closed
The exact actions differ by job type. Sample analysis includes physical receipt and labels. Training and consultation include schedule confirmation and session completion. The role-specific pages explain these differences.
Use the Next Action panel
On a job page, Next Action is the best place to understand what must happen next and who can do it. QIAS LIMS only presents actions that are relevant to the job's current stage and to your access.
Help and support
- Search this guide from the search field in the header.
- Check Troubleshooting when an action is unavailable or a document has not appeared yet.
- Contact your QIAS LIMS administrator when an account, assignment, service group, catalog option, or access level needs to change.