MetaLIMS

MetaLIMS manages and stores comprehensive sample metadata for metagenomic research, facilitating standardized capture of sample, DNA/RNA processing, and protocol metadata prior to sequencing and analysis.


Key Features:

  • Customizable metadata fields: Allows definition of flexible fields to capture sample metadata including DNA/RNA processing data and lab-specific protocol metadata.
  • Sequencing submission integration: Generates sequencing submission forms compatible with Clarity LIMS to facilitate data transfer to sequencing facilities.
  • Structured sample metadata storage: Stores comprehensive sample metadata in adaptable database structures to support downstream sequencing and analysis.

Scientific Applications:

  • Environmental metagenomics: Manages sample and protocol metadata for environmental metagenomics studies prior to sequencing and downstream analysis.
  • General sample metadata management: Supports research workflows that require robust capture and organization of sample, DNA/RNA processing, and protocol metadata before sequencing.

Methodology:

Stores comprehensive sample metadata in adaptable database structures and generates sequencing submission forms compatible with Clarity LIMS.

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Details

License:
GPL-3.0
Tool Type:
command-line tool
Operating Systems:
Linux
Programming Languages:
PHP
Added:
7/15/2018
Last Updated:
11/25/2024

Operations

Publications

Heinle CE, Gaultier NPE, Miller D, Purbojati RW, Lauro FM. MetaLIMS, a simple open-source laboratory information management system for small metagenomic labs. GigaScience. 2017;6(6). doi:10.1093/gigascience/gix025. PMID:28430964. PMCID:PMC5449644.

Documentation