LabLynx
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Laboratory informatics, software |
| Predecessor | Atlanta Systems Consultants, Inc. |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Founder | John H. Jones |
| Headquarters | Smyrna, Georgia , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | ELab LIMS, webLIMS, HealthCloudPOL, CannaQA LIMS, CovidLIMS |
Number of employees | 51–200 |
| Website | www |
LabLynx, Inc. is a privately owned U.S.-based firm specializing in laboratory informatics, focusing on the creation, maintenance, and promotion of laboratory information management system (LIMS) software solutions. Established by John H. Jones and based in Smyrna, Georgia, LabLynx serves clients worldwide with flagship offerings such as ELab LIMS and webLIMS.
The company caters to laboratories operating within sectors including agriculture, clinical diagnostics, environmental testing, forensic analysis, healthcare, manufacturing, and government bodies. Recognized for introducing one of the earliest web browser-based LIMS products in 1997, LabLynx has built a reputable position within the laboratory informatics sector over many years.
Generating estimated revenues between $10 million and $25 million and employing between 51 and 200 staff members, LabLynx utilizes a scalable SaaS business approach to optimize laboratory workflows on a global scale.
History
LabLynx began as a LIMS product line under Atlanta Systems Consultants, Inc. (ASC), which was founded in 1992. The LabLynx division at ASC developed one of the pioneering browser-based LIMS platforms, showcased at Pittcon conferences in 1997 and 1998, securing a notable contract with the U.S. Customs Service. In July 2000, LabLynx spun off from ASC to operate as an independent entity; ASC itself ceased operations in 2005.
The company broadened its offerings beyond the original browser-based LIMS by launching ELab under an application service provider (ASP) model by 2001. In 2004, it introduced openLIMS—a platform enabling users to customize LIMS solutions tailored to specific laboratory requirements. This approach aligned with LabLynx’s strategy of delivering adaptable and scalable products and services.
In 2006, LabLynx founded the Laboratory Informatics Institute to promote industry standards and foster collaboration within laboratory informatics. By 2011, the company engaged in efforts to standardize laboratory data integration with electronic health records, collaborating with open source initiatives and the U.S. Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC).
Maintaining its emphasis on specialized markets, LabLynx launched HealthCloudPOL in 2015—a cloud-hosted laboratory information system designed for physician office laboratories. In 2019, it introduced CannaQA LIMS targeting cannabis testing laboratories; this product was rebranded as ELab LIMS for Cannabis Testing by 2022, reflecting strategic expansion into emerging industries.
Responding swiftly to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, LabLynx adapted its ELab LIMS platform to support COVID-19 testing workflows, demonstrating responsiveness to evolving market needs.
LabLynx continues to operate from its Smyrna, Georgia headquarters while managing global subsidiaries that focus on specialized laboratory informatics solutions. Its corporate strategy prioritizes innovation in laboratory software development combined with effective leadership to sustain competitive positioning and drive growth in dynamic sectors.
Community history
Following its transition from Atlanta Systems Consultants, Inc. to LabLynx, Inc. in 2000, the company has played an influential role in shaping the laboratory informatics field through initiatives such as:
- The Laboratory Informatics Institute—a trade organization dedicated to education, standardization efforts, and industry advocacy
- LIMSfinder—an interactive online publication managed by the Laboratory Informatics Institute
- LIMSbook—a comprehensive buyer’s guide designed for users selecting LIMS products
- LIMSforum—a community-led discussion platform facilitating knowledge exchange across laboratory science and health informatics disciplines
- LIMSwiki—a Creative Commons-licensed wiki focused on aggregating collective expertise within the informatics community
Products
The centerpiece of LabLynx’s portfolio is:
- ELab LIMS, a versatile cloud-hosted laboratory information management system that supports a wide range of industries
Former products offered by the company include:
- webLIMS, a software-as-a-service hosted LIMS solution
- HealthCloudPOL, a cloud-based laboratory information system created specifically for physician office labs, introduced in 2015
- CannaQA LIMS, developed for cannabis testing laboratories (now merged into ELab)
- CovidLIMS, a dedicated platform designed for COVID-19 testing workflows
These offerings illustrate LabLynx’s commitment to cloud technology and its emphasis on specialized sectors within the laboratory informatics field.
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- Software companies established in 2000
- Companies based in Atlanta
- Healthcare software companies
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- Information technology companies of the United States
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- American companies established in 2000
- Companies of the United States by year of establishment