Gistia Lab Informatics
Interactive ToolUpdated Jan 2026

LIMS Go-Live Checklist

100+ items covering pre-go-live, cutover, and post-launch. Go-live should be exciting, not terrifying.

Part 1: Pre-Go-Live (T-14 to T-3 Days)

System Readiness

All configuration complete and verified
Test catalog loaded and verified
User accounts created with correct roles
Interfaces tested end-to-end
Report templates finalized
Auto-verification rules tested

Data Migration

Data migration plan finalized
Test migration completed and validated
Final data migration executed
Migrated data validated (spot checks)
Historical results accessible

Training Completion

All end users completed training
Super users identified and prepared
Reference materials distributed
Help desk/support staff trained

Part 2: Go/No-Go Decision (T-3 Days)

Mandatory Criteria (All Must Be "Yes")

System functionality tested and approved
All interfaces operational
Data migration completed and verified
All critical users trained
Validation complete (if required)
Rollback plan documented and tested
Support resources confirmed

Part 3: Go-Live Day (T-0)

Morning Checklist (Before First Sample)

System availability confirmed
All interfaces active
Floor support team in position
Printers printing correctly
Instruments communicating
QC samples run and evaluated
Test order entered successfully

Critical Monitoring Thresholds

System response time>5 seconds → Escalate to vendor
Interface errors>5/hour → Check connections
Sample backlogs>2 hours → Add staff
User help requests>20/hour → Add floor support

Part 4: Go-Live Week (T+1 to T+7)

Daily Review Meeting Agenda (15 min)

  1. 1Volume processed yesterday
  2. 2Issues encountered
  3. 3Issues resolved
  4. 4Outstanding issues and assignments
  5. 5Support needs for today

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