NeST LIMS - Laboratory Information Management System

NeST LIMS

A complete, compliance-ready LIMS platform built with 21+ years of laboratory industry experience. 15 modules. AI-powered. Cloud-ready.

Complete Lab Management, One Platform

NeST LIMS manages the entire lifecycle of laboratory operations — from sample registration and job allocation through lab analysis, quality review, dual-signatory authorization, report generation, and dispatch.

Built on ASP.NET Core with SQL Server, it runs on Windows (IIS) and Linux (Docker) with full cloud deployment support. The platform handles multi-discipline samples, GST-compliant invoicing, field sampling, and real-time instrument communication.

With integrated AI capabilities powered by Google Gemini, OpenAI, and local OCR, NeST LIMS eliminates manual data entry and brings intelligent automation to every workflow.

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Cloud Ready
AI Powered
ISO 17025 Ready
Instrument Hub

AI-Powered Document Reading & Smart Analysis

Upload test request documents — PDFs, Excel sheets, images, or CSVs — and NeST LIMS AI engine automatically extracts sample details, suggests test series, and maps fields. Powered by multiple AI providers for maximum flexibility.

Google Gemini integration (free tier: 1,500 req/day)
OpenAI GPT-4o support for complex documents
Local Ollama/llava for air-gapped environments
Tesseract OCR fallback for image-based extraction
AI Test Range Advisor with confidence scoring
Historical results analysis with statistical insights

Everything Your Lab Needs

From sample entry to report dispatch — every feature designed for accuracy, compliance, and speed.

Access Anywhere

Browser-based platform — log in from any device. No desktop installs, no server maintenance. Always backed up, always available.

AI Document Extraction

Upload test requests and AI automatically extracts sample details, suggests test series, and fills results — eliminating manual data entry.

ISO 17025 Decision Rules

Guard banding, measurement uncertainty, probability thresholds, and risk-level classification for consistent pass/fail evaluation.

ISO 17025 Compliance

ULR numbering, PRN codes, QR code anti-tamper verification, per-parameter accreditation flags, and full audit trails.

Instrument Gateway

Real-time communication via Serial, TCP/IP, File Drop, or Database Polling. Auto-capture readings from balances, pH meters, and titrators.

10-Stage Sample Lifecycle

Registration, allocation, lab process, results, check, review, first sign, second sign, report generation, and dispatch.

GST Invoicing

CGST/SGST/IGST support, HSN codes, proforma invoices, receipt tracking, and integrated customer ledger management.

Equipment Management

Triple calibration tracking (External, Internal, Intermediate), maintenance scheduling, breakdown management, and log books.

CRM Standards

Certified Reference Material lifecycle management — from lot creation through consumption, with expiry alerts and stock pulse integration.

Sales & Lead Management

Lead tracking, quotations, follow-ups, customer database, and role-based sales dashboards for business growth.

Quality Management

Document control with SOP versioning, trend monitoring, Out-of-Trend events, and configurable decision rules.

Field Sampling

Sampling requests, plans, templates, sample points, gate passes, chain of custody, and discrepancy tracking.

15 Integrated Modules

Each module works independently or as part of the complete NeST LIMS ecosystem.

01

Sample Management

Complete sample lifecycle from registration through dispatch. Supports standard and multi-discipline (S2) samples with Other Regulatories QR codes.

Registration Allocation S2 Samples
02

Lab Process

Analyst-facing work view with test result entry, LOQ handling, range validation, pass/fail prompts, and Excel import.

Results Entry Validation Excel Import
03

Quality Review

Two-level sign flow (Review + Authorize), sample field corrections, print image options, and QR code generation.

Dual Sign QR Codes ULR Booking
04

Report Generation

RDLC-based reports — Test Reports, Oil Reports, S2 Reports, Clubbed Reports, Observation Sheets with customizable templates.

RDLC Reports Custom Templates Charts
05

Equipment & Instruments

Equipment master, triple calibration tracking, maintenance scheduling, breakdown management, and instrument gateway.

Calibration Maintenance Gateway
06

CRM Standards

Certified Reference Material management — lot lifecycle, consumption tracking, working standard preparation, expiry alerts.

Material Mgmt Consumption Alerts
07

Sales & CRM

Lead management, quotations, follow-ups, customer database, sales dashboards with role-based access control.

Leads Quotations Dashboard
08

Accounting & Billing

GST-compliant invoicing, receipt management, customer ledger, proforma invoices, and financial tracking.

GST Invoice Receipts Ledger
09

Inventory (StockPulse)

Full inventory management — purchase orders, receipts, indents, vendor management, and stock valuation with SSO integration.

Purchase Stock Vendors
10

Quality Management

Document control, SOP versioning, trend monitoring, Out-of-Trend events, and configurable decision rules.

SOPs Trends OOT Events
11

Field Sampling

Sampling requests, plans, templates, sample points, gate passes, chain of custody, and discrepancy tracking.

Plans CoC Gate Pass
12

Stock Management

Product catalog, inward/outward tracking, real-time balance, standards stock reports, and transaction history.

Products Transactions Reports
13

Regulatory Notifications

Automated monitoring of Other Regulatories, ISO 17025, APEDA, and EIC notifications with email alerts.

Other Regulatories ISO 17025 EIC
14

Administration

Company settings, employee management, 40+ granular permissions, license management, and automated database backups.

Roles Permissions Backups
15

Sampling

Complete request-to-lab sampling workflow — allocate samplers, collect samples with GPS and photo evidence, dispatch with gate passes and chain of custody, then register in one click.

GPS Capture Scheduled Sampling Lab Registration

Built on Proven Technologies

ASP.NET Core
SQL Server
Bootstrap 5
Docker
AWS
Cloudflare
ZXing QR
iText7 PDF
ClosedXML
Tesseract OCR
Gemini AI
Serial/TCP

Built for Accreditation

Every feature in NeST LIMS is designed to help your laboratory meet and maintain international quality standards.

ISO 17025
ISO 9001
Other Regulatories
APEDA
EIC

NeST LIMS - Frequently Asked Questions

What modules are included in NeST LIMS?

NeST LIMS includes 15 integrated modules: Sample Management, Lab Process, Quality Review, Report Generation, Equipment & Instrument Management, CRM Standards, Sales & CRM, Accounting & Billing, Inventory (StockPulse), Quality Management, Field Sampling, Sampling, Stock Management, Regulatory Notifications (Other Regulatories), and Administration with 40+ granular permissions.

How does AI work in NeST LIMS?

NeST LIMS integrates Google Gemini, OpenAI GPT-4o, and local Ollama/llava for AI-powered document extraction. Upload test request documents (PDF, Excel, images, CSV) and AI automatically extracts sample details, suggests test series, and fills results. It also provides an AI Test Range Advisor with confidence scoring and historical results analysis.

Can NeST LIMS connect to our lab instruments?

Yes, the Instrument Gateway supports Serial (COM port), TCP/IP, File Drop, and Database Polling communication. It can auto-capture readings from analytical balances, pH meters, titrators, spectrophotometers, chromatographs, and CDS systems. Custom drivers and parsers can be developed for any instrument.

What kind of reports can NeST LIMS generate?

NeST LIMS generates RDLC-based reports including Test Reports, Oil Test Reports, S2 Reports, Clubbed Reports, Observation Sheets, EIC Reports, Other Regulatories Reports, Invoice Reports, Equipment Log Books, and MIS Reports. Custom print templates with HTML placeholders, conditional logic, and chart definitions are fully supported.

Is NeST LIMS available on the cloud?

Yes, NeST LIMS is available as a cloud-hosted platform. It runs on Docker containers and can be deployed on AWS, Azure, or any cloud provider. The browser-based version requires no desktop installation — just log in from any device. Automated SQL Server backups and SSL encryption are included.

See NeST LIMS in Action

Request a free personalized demo and discover how NeST LIMS can transform your laboratory operations. Contact us today.

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