Sanguine, a commercial biobank founded in 2010 in Waltham, Massachusetts, follows a decentralized model by collecting biospecimens directly from patients in their homes. We provide a wide range of samples—blood, plasma, PBMCs, saliva, urine, and tissue—to support both clinical and translational research. To handle the growing complexity of our operations and consistently deliver high-quality, well-annotated samples, we began evaluating LIMS solutions and ultimately selected CloudLIMS after a thorough review process involving multiple stakeholders. Prior to CloudLIMS, we relied on spreadsheets and disconnected tools to manage client requests and sample processing. This fragmented approach soon proved inefficient, especially as our need to track aliquots, retrieve samples, generate client reports, and optimize storage capacity increased. The CloudLIMS team ensured a smooth and rapid implementation, tailoring the system to our requirements—from request intake to sample processing, aliquot management, storage, and shipments. Today, we manage more than 100,000 sample units in CloudLIMS, and despite this scale, the storage module remains highly responsive. The system’s ability to visually represent storage units and boxes has further simplified inventory management. CloudLIMS has also enhanced our data management capabilities. We can now create custom reports, seamlessly export data to Excel, and view search results with more than 5,000 records—functionalities not previously available to us. Since adopting CloudLIMS, we have experienced reduced turnaround times, streamlined biospecimen lifecycle management, and fewer manual errors. It has become an integral part of our daily operations, and we are very satisfied with our decision to implement it. We confidently recommend CloudLIMS to any biobank seeking a comprehensive and flexible LIMS backed by a skilled and supportive team.Troubleshooting and enhancement was not an additional charge.

We are a commercial biobank operating a decentralized collection model, collecting biospecimens directly from patients at their residences. Our work spans a wide range of sample types, including blood, plasma, PBMCs, saliva, urine, and tissue, to support diverse clinical and translational studies. To manage these complex workflows and deliver high-quality, well-annotated samples to our clients, we sought a robust LIMS and, after evaluating several options, selected CloudLIMS. Before CloudLIMS, we relied on spreadsheets and manual tools to handle client requests and sample processing. This approach quickly proved inefficient for managing aliquots, tracking storage, and generating client reports. Since implementing CloudLIMS in 2022, we now have an integrated system that addresses these needs effectively. The CloudLIMS team worked closely with us to ensure a smooth implementation and tailored the system to our requirements, from managing client requests and processing samples to handling aliquots, storage, and shipments. Today, we manage over 60,000 storage units in CloudLIMS, and even with large volumes, the system performs reliably and loads quickly. Features such as the Quick View functionality make it easy to navigate our inventory. CloudLIMS has also enhanced our reporting and search capabilities. We can now generate custom reports, export data seamlessly, and display thousands of records in search results—capabilities we lacked previously. Importantly, CloudLIMS configured the system to our needs at no additional cost and provided excellent support throughout the process. Since adopting CloudLIMS, we have seen meaningful improvements, including reduced turnaround times, streamlined biospecimen lifecycle management, and fewer manual errors. CloudLIMS has become an essential part of our operations, and we are confident in recommending it to any biobank seeking a LIMS solution supported by a responsive and knowledgeable team.

CloudLIMS is a great platform for inventory management specifically for biorepositories. Many LIMS platforms are specific towards hospital symptoms and large laboratories, but CloudLIMS offers a platform specifically for biospecimen banking.