QC & data management system

ALS quality system & laboratory information management system (LIMS)

All ALS Geochemistry sites operate under a single Global Geochemistry Quality Manual that complies with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 coupled with a single, global industry leading LIMS platform.

Inclusion in the ALS global network

ALS global network

The benefit of ALS’ truly global quality system combined with the use of an integrated laboratory information management system (LIMS) is that standard operating procedures and quality control checks can be implemented and monitored by management in real time. Controls can be implemented and required down to bench level sample preparation fineness verifications, instrument calibrations, and QC prerequisites such as allocating Certified Reference Materials.

ALS Global network

Quality control

ALS has quality control verification steps in place for all critical processes from sample receipt through data distribution. Via the ALS LIMS, this essential information is automatically captured and as each required QC check is performed triggers an approval step that must be completed prior to any further progression. All QC information can be retrieved at any time from GEMS and the high degree of visibility extends to regular, routine reviews by management and independent QC groups to ensure conformity.

Quality management system

Along with quality control steps applied by the ALS LIMS, the quality program includes:

  • Laboratory Audits
  • Implementation of global standard operating procedures
  • Personnel training and laboratory support
  • Secure data management
  • Participation in internal and internationally recognised 3rd party Round Robins

Data management system

The ALS LIMS is utilised at all ALS owned or managed laboratories including mine-site and preparation facilities. It is the primary driver for operating discipline and efficiency through the entire ALS Geochemistry group.

Oversight provided by LIMS

The ALS LIMS allows standardisation of analytical methods down to instrument calibrations, and QA/QC protocols; all of which are enforceable through the LIMS and ensures consistent data quality is delivered to clients regardless of where samples are processed. The global platform also allows direct oversight by senior operational management and QA/QC groups even if remote to the operating site.

Digital solutions

The ALS LIMS allows standardisation of analytical methods down to instrument calibrations, and QA/QC protocols; all of which are enforceable through the LIMS and ensures consistent data quality is delivered to clients regardless of where samples are processed. The global platform also allows direct oversight by senior operational management and QA/QC groups even if remote to the operating site.

  • WebtrieveTM – Access and monitor your results in real time through our online platform.
  • CoreViewerTM – Archive photos and utilise our core logging support tool and data integration platform.
  • ALS QCProTM – Monitor your QAQC Program from within WebtrieveTM while preserving anonymity form the lab.
  • Quick Visualizer – Create graphs of your results quickly and easily within WebtrieveTM.
  • WebtrieveTM API – Bridge WebtrieveTM and your data repository with a customised API for routine data transfer.
  • ALS Geochemistry App – Track samples and receive Process Control AlertsTM and Overlimit AlertsTM.

Related resources

Global monitoring of data

Digital solutions

ALS continues to develop and improve digital tools that can help geologists make the most of their geochemical data.

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