Dynamics Ax LIMS The Dynamics Ax LIMS module can check the results and automatically validate those that comply with specifications; it also reports (but not validate) results that are out-of-specification. Ax LIMS may release or retain lots and batches according to a laboratory's specifications and calculations.  Dynamics Ax LIMS enables the process definition of collecting samples, whether planned for or ad hoc, right through to producing the results.  Supervisors may schedule tasks, as well as request specific tests.

These test requirements define the workload for the various stations. Instrumentation based data is loaded, processed through the calculation engine, and subjected to the Quality Control steps of assessment (based on certain standards, duplicates and blanks) to determine the validity of the results.

In the context of mining, Dynamics Ax LIMS assists the Laboratory, Geology and Production departments to manage samples through their analysis lifecycles. Laboratory users follow standardised processes based on sample preparation practices and standards, the use of certain instruments, and other laboratory functions such as plate management and workflow automation.    

Ax LIMS allows the entering of samples into LIMS, as well as tracking their progress through the laboratory processes. ‘Sample tracking’ includes integrated bar coding, sample login, quoting, and invoicing. Ax LIMS also allows real-time access to analytical results from virtually anywhere in the world. Users are able to view rich reports, which include features such as flagging for parameters where results exceed defined limits, thereby easing the review of data. Furthermore, Ax LIMS enables users to graph results and create control charts for entered data. Selecting data to plot is simplified by using criteria such as test, sample number, analyst, etc. Select the samples used to generate the control limits is just as easy.

An organisation is able to configure its analytical parameters and calculations in LIMS. After sample registration, the module prints barcodes that are scanned at the end of the analysis when loading results into LIMS.