Modernize Your LIMS Without Breaking Your Operation

Your legacy LIMS is holding your lab back, but the thought of a multi-year migration project with months of downtime and validation headaches? That's not a solution - that's a different problem.

We help diagnostic labs migrate to modern platforms with minimal disruption. No rip-and-replace chaos, no data loss, no extended downtime. Just a phased approach that keeps your operation running while we modernize your systems behind the scenes.

Most projects deliver a working, validated system in 60-120 days, not years.

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Gravity Diagnostics
Women's Care
Delfi Diagnostics
Avero Diagnostics
Sonora Quest Laboratories
C2N Diagnostics
Northwest Laboratory
Christus Health
Gravity Diagnostics
Women's Care
Delfi Diagnostics
Avero Diagnostics
Sonora Quest Laboratories
C2N Diagnostics
Northwest Laboratory
Christus Health
Phased Approach

60-120 Day Migration Timeline

See how we modernize your LIMS with minimal disruption through systematic phases

Week 1-2

Discovery & Planning

  • Current system assessment
  • Data mapping
  • Validation requirements
Deliverable: Migration Roadmap

Week 3-6

Development & Config

  • New LIMS setup
  • Workflows configured
  • Integrations built
Deliverable: Staging Environment

Week 7-10

Migration & Testing

  • Historical data migrated
  • Parallel testing
  • Validation execution
Deliverable: Validated Results

Week 11-12

Training & Go-Live

  • User training
  • Cutover planning
  • Production deployment
Deliverable: Live System

Week 13+

Optimize & Support

  • Performance monitoring
  • Workflow refinement
  • Ongoing support
Deliverable: Optimized Operation
60-120 days
Average Project Timeline
Zero
Data Loss Incidents
< 24h
Typical Downtime

These Problems Don't Fix Themselves

Your LIMS is reaching end-of-life and vendor support is basically non-existent.

Security patches are delayed, new features never arrive, and you're paying maintenance fees for a system that's barely maintained. Meanwhile, audit findings keep pointing to gaps your current platform can't address.

You can't integrate new technology.

Every time you want to connect a new instrument, add a billing integration, or automate a workflow, you're looking at a six-figure custom development project. Or worse - you're told it's impossible with your current architecture.

Your team has built an entire shadow operation in spreadsheets.

Because your LIMS can't do what they actually need, your staff maintains parallel tracking systems, manual workarounds, and Excel-based processes that introduce errors and slow everything down.

The migration projects you've seen are terrifying.

Multi-year timelines. Seven-figure budgets. Months of downtime. Failed go-lives. You know you need to modernize, but the cure looks worse than the disease.

How We're Different

Minimal-Downtime Migrations

We don't believe in shutting down your lab for weeks while we flip the switch. We use phased migration strategies that keep your operation running throughout the process. Critical workflows get prioritized and validated first, then we systematically move everything else. Your team keeps working, your clients stay happy, and we modernize behind the scenes.

Zero Data Loss, Full Validation

We've migrated millions of records across dozens of labs. Our process includes comprehensive data mapping, validation protocols, and audit trails that satisfy CAP, CLIA, and FDA requirements. You get every record, every relationship, every piece of history - migrated accurately and documented completely.

Execution Confidence

We're not learning on your dime. We've run these migrations before, we know where the gotchas hide, and we've built playbooks that work. You get realistic timelines, transparent pricing, and a team that delivers what they promise. No surprises, no excuses.

Post-Go-Live Stabilization

The migration isn't done when the system goes live - it's done when your team is running smoothly on the new platform. We stick around through the stabilization period to handle issues, optimize workflows, and make sure everything actually works the way it should.

Common Migration Scenarios

We've handled these migrations before. Here's how we approach each one.

Legacy DOS/Windows LIMS to Cloud

Challenge: 15+ year old system, no vendor support, manual workflows

Approach: Phased migration with parallel operation, automated data conversion

Timeline: 90-120 days

Vendor Lock-In Escape

Challenge: Expensive annual fees, limited customization, held hostage by vendor

Approach: Platform-agnostic solution, full data export, competitive alternatives

Timeline: 60-90 days

Multi-Site LIMS Consolidation

Challenge: 3-8 locations on different systems, duplicate work, no visibility

Approach: Unified platform, centralized data, location-specific workflows

Timeline: 120-180 days

Instrument Integration Upgrade

Challenge: Manual result entry, transcription errors, slow turnaround

Approach: Bidirectional interfaces, automated data flow, validation rules

Timeline: 30-60 days

Compliance-Driven Modernization

Challenge: System can't meet CAP/CLIA requirements, audit risk

Approach: Validated system, audit trails, electronic signatures, 21 CFR Part 11

Timeline: 90-120 days

Growth-Driven Scale-Up

Challenge: Current system can't handle volume, performance degradation

Approach: Scalable architecture, optimized database, cloud infrastructure

Timeline: 60-90 days

Our Migration Approach

1

Assessment & Planning

We start by understanding your current LIMS, workflows, data structures, and integration requirements. We identify what's critical to preserve, what can be improved, and what risks need mitigation. This assessment becomes the foundation for your migration plan.

2

Phased Migration Strategy

We create a detailed roadmap that prioritizes your most critical workflows first. Each phase includes specific deliverables, validation checkpoints, and rollback plans. The goal is to deliver value quickly while managing risk carefully.

3

Configuration & Integration

We configure your new platform to match your validated workflows, build the necessary API connections to instruments and billing systems, and set up the automated processes that replace your current workarounds. We handle the technical complexity so you don't have to.

4

Data Migration & Validation

We migrate your data in carefully controlled phases, with full validation at every step. Every record gets verified, every relationship preserved, every audit trail documented. You'll have complete confidence in your migrated data.

5

Training & Go-Live

We train your team on the new platform and support them through the transition. Go-live happens when you're ready - not based on a vendor's arbitrary deadline.

6

Stabilization & Optimization

We stay engaged after go-live to address issues, optimize performance, and ensure your team is operating smoothly. The project's done when you're confident in the new system - not just when we flip the switch.

What You Get

Modern, Cloud-Based LIMS

A contemporary platform configured for your specific workflows. No more patching aging infrastructure or worrying about server maintenance. Your LIMS becomes something that enables growth instead of limiting it.

Complete API Integrations

Seamless connections to your instruments, billing systems, and other critical software. Built on modern APIs that make future integrations straightforward instead of painful.

Zero-Downtime Data Migration

Every record, relationship, and piece of history migrated accurately. Full validation documentation and audit trails included. You'll sleep better knowing your data is intact.

Comprehensive Team Training

Your staff gets trained on the new platform with hands-on sessions focused on their specific roles and workflows. We don't just show them where the buttons are - we make sure they're confident using the system.

Validation Documentation Package

Complete documentation that satisfies regulatory requirements. Installation qualification, operational qualification, performance qualification - all delivered ready for your QA review.

Post-Go-Live Support

Ongoing support through the stabilization period to address issues and optimize performance. Available through our Managed Services after that if you want continued support.

Transparent Project Pricing

LIMS modernization projects are quoted on a fixed-fee basis after a detailed assessment. We provide transparent pricing based on scope and complexity - no hourly billing games, no endless change orders. Most projects start around $25,000 and scale based on your specific requirements. We'll give you clear pricing upfront so you can plan accordingly.

Results from Recent Migrations

See how labs modernized their systems with minimal disruption and measurable improvements

Helping a Lab Reduce Manual Entry by 85% with a Custom LIS
Clinical Diagnostics

Helping a Lab Reduce Manual Entry by 85% with a Custom LIS

Diagnostic lab stuck with outdated LIS requiring 85% manual specimen data entry, leading to high transcription error rates and fear of rigid vendor lock-in

85% reduction in manual data entry
95% fewer transcription errors
Helping a National Lab Launch a Drive-Through Testing Site in Record Time
National Diagnostics Lab

Helping a National Lab Launch a Drive-Through Testing Site in Record Time

Diagnostics lab needed rapid digital solution for drive-through COVID-19 testing demonstrating speed and adaptability

500+ daily tests processed
75% faster patient registration
Helping a Genetic Testing Lab Cut Result Delivery Time from 14 Days to 5
Genetic Testing Lab

Helping a Genetic Testing Lab Cut Result Delivery Time from 14 Days to 5

Genetic testing lab needed complex workflows integrated with adaptable data management eliminating rigid system constraints

64% faster result delivery (14 days to 5)
12 testing modalities integrated
Helping a National Lab Go From 40 Hours of Reporting to Just 4
National Pathology Lab

Helping a National Lab Go From 40 Hours of Reporting to Just 4

National pathology lab network spent 40 hours monthly stitching together reports from 8 disparate LIS systems, leading to duplicate work and frequent errors

90% reduction in monthly reporting time
8 locations centralized into single data platform
Helping a National Lab Turn Hours of Data Errors into Seconds of Insight
National Pathology Lab

Helping a National Lab Turn Hours of Data Errors into Seconds of Insight

Pathology lab needed centralized Laboratory Operations Data Layer to eliminate vendor friction from disparate systems

300+ daily errors eliminated
99% faster query response time
Helping a Diagnostic Lab Cut Inventory Costs by 35% with Real-Time Data
Diagnostic Lab

Helping a Diagnostic Lab Cut Inventory Costs by 35% with Real-Time Data

Diagnostic lab struggled with lack of integration between operational systems and LIMS, hindering real-time insights

35% reduction in inventory costs
100% real-time LIMS integration

Common Questions

Ready to Move Beyond Your Legacy LIMS?

Let's discuss your current system and explore whether modernization makes sense for your lab right now.