Question 1

What does a Crime Lab LIMS do?

Accepted Answer

A Crime Lab LIMS helps forensic labs manage casework, track evidence, and streamline operations. It ensures proper chain of custody, supports compliance, and automates case processing from intake to report generation.

Question 2

How does a Crime Lab LIMS improve evidence tracking?

Accepted Answer

Our LIMS tracks evidence using barcoding or RFID, records chain-of-custody details, and ensures accuracy, traceability, and legal defensibility in every case.

Question 3

Is Forensic Advantage’s LIMS compliant with ISO/IEC 17025?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Forensic Advantage’s LIMS supports ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 17020, and other forensic standards with audit trails, method validation, and equipment tracking.

Question 4

Can the LIMS be customized for different forensic disciplines?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our LIMS is fully configurable to support workflows in DNA, toxicology, trace evidence, firearms and toolmarks, and more.

Question 5

How does your LIMS integrate with lab instruments and agency systems?

Accepted Answer

We provide bi-directional integration with lab instruments via Batch Processing and can connect with RMS systems like Axon to automate report sharing.

Question 6

Is your Crime Lab LIMS cloud-based or on-premise?

Accepted Answer

We offer both secure, scalable cloud-hosted and on-premise deployment options based on your agency’s IT preferences.

Question 7

How does your LIMS help law enforcement and DA offices?

Accepted Answer

Our FA Web portal and AuthXAccess feature let agencies submit evidence, check status, and download reports without needing to contact the lab.

Question 8

What kind of support and training do you provide?

Accepted Answer

We offer full implementation, personalized training, and responsive support from a team that includes former forensic professionals.

Question 9

Can your LIMS reduce audit preparation and human error?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our system automates logs, maintains audit trails, and tracks all actions and resource use, reducing errors and simplifying audit prep.

Question 10

Who uses Forensic Advantage’s Crime Lab LIMS?

Accepted Answer

Our LIMS is trusted by forensic labs of all sizes—from city crime labs to full state agencies—handling DNA, toxicology, and postmortem testing.