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BodeSIMS - Overview

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Bode Sample Information Management System (BodeSIMS)

Bode Technology’s Sample Information Management System (BodeSIMS) is designed to track samples from sample set-up, through processing and report generation. BodeSIMS has many built-in features to assist in standardizing processes, and integration with robots for automation of processing, sample analysis, and management of samples leading to enhanced quality control and efficiency of forensic DNA sample processing. BodeSIMS is a useful tool for all labs:

  • Customized Casework- For any throughput applications where sample processing and calculations vary. Robotic integration makes the process more efficient and automatic calculations reduce process error. Allele tables and CMF file generation allow for quicker backend processing.
  • Sample Databanking- Organize samples on a single worksheet to improve sample processing efficiency. The 96-well format makes inclusion into the Databanking easy.

  • System Product Features

    BodeSIMS is an inexpensive tool that uses two easy-to-use workbooks that are designed to manage the processing of DNA samples in your laboratory. It provides:

    • Data Transcription: Sample information is entered only once into the system and the data is transcribed as needed, eliminating potential errors in data entry.
    • Process Automation: Improve process workflow by exporting and importing data to instruments used in automation.
    • Customization: BodeSIMS can be customized for each user’s process. This includes managing process workflow, equipment specification, sample evaluation, and results reporting.
    • Process Standardization: Provides warning messages if data is missing or incorrect from a previous step
    • Simplification: Data review and reporting by using your interpretation guidelines to categorize results for data review
    • Quality Control: Sample information is verified with controls and preset values

    Sample Management Workbook

    BodeSIMS manages your samples through the use of two workbooks. The Sample Management Workbook manages the processing of samples from DNA extraction though PCR amplification and preparation of CE analysis. The Sample Processing Workbook provides the following features:

    • Automated worksheet generation for case folders in 96 Well tray layout
    • Integration of reagent lot number and instrumentation recordkeeping
    • Application of user-specified conditions to flag samples with low quant values
    • Flexibility to make changes by analyst (no need for a separate IT team)
    • Customized integration with your robotics and instrumentation platforms

    Data Management Workbook

    The Data Management Workbook is designed to manage the data imported from CE analysis to the generation of data used in report s or uploaded into a database. The Data Management Workbook provides the following features:

    • Import tables generated by either GMID or Genotyper
    • Display table in easy to read vertical format
    • Apply automated formatting rules (i.e. below threshold, imbalanced alleles)
    • Verify accuracy of allele calls for all controls
    • Generate CMF v3 XML file after analyst’s review and/or modification for uploading to CODIS


    BodeSIMS Ordering Information and Demos

    Contact Bode today at bode.service@bodetech.com to set-up a live Web Demostration or to receive a quote.