Doing science stuff can get messy. That's why we use recipes called protocols. Scispot's Labspace makes it super easy to create and follow these plans. Let's walk through making a plan and using cool features in Labspace.

Step 1: Initiating a protocol in Labspace is a breeze. Open Labspace, click 'Create new', and choose 'protocol'. Fill in essential details like name, location, and start/end dates. Researchers can opt for a ready-made template or start from scratch.

Step 2: After creating a new protocol, researchers can introduce the experiment and outline the steps. Each step can be a separate section or combined based on preference. Labspace introduces features like "Sequential Protocol Steps and Locking" to ensure a logical order. This means steps follow a specific sequence, and locking prevents progression until a step is completed.

Metadata in Labspace is a powerful tool for users to enhance their protocols. Including details such as time, equipment, or special notes, this feature contributes to a well-organized protocol. To add metadata, simply click on

in front of the protocol step, then select "Add metadata" and fill in the required fields.

Now, let's learn how to utilize the GxP adherence features in Labspace.

User Role Management: Labspace streamlines access and permissions through "User Role Management." Click the three dots on top right, choose "Manage Access," and researchers can assign roles like Admin, Manager, or External User, tailoring specific editing or viewing rights for secure collaboration.

Labspace's Page Signing: It is crucial for validating pages where supervisor or reviewer signatures are needed. To sign a page, click the three dots on top right, choose Page Signing, create or assign a signature, and then lock the page for added security.

Next, let's check out more features that researchers in a wet lab can use.

Start/End Date: Researchers can easily add the start and end date of an experiment directly on the protocol page by clicking on the calendar icon on the top right panel. This provides a clear timeline for specific experiments, aiding in project management.

Tags: Adding tags to a protocol page serves as an organizational tool. Researchers can tag their protocol with relevant keywords, enhancing searchability and providing a visual representation for better understanding.

Favoritize: The option to mark a protocol as a favorite allows researchers to prioritize important protocols for quick reference.

Clone and Export: Researchers can duplicate protocols by cloning them for repeatable use. Moreover, there's an option to export protocols for sharing or archiving. Simply click on "Clone Page," and assign a name to the new page.

Generate Print-Read PDFs: Labspace provides the option to create PDFs of protocol pages, making sharing and documentation simple. To generate a PDF, click on the three dots at the top right of the page. Choose "Generate PDF," then click OK. Your PDF file will be downloaded to your computer.

Inventory Management: Simplify inventory updates from the protocol page using the "Inventory Automation" feature. Click on "Inventory Automation" in the options and choose "Consumed Inventory" if you used lab materials or "Output Inventory" if you generated new materials. You'll be able to consume or add inventory directly from your protocol pages.

By offering these functionalities, Labspace ensures that researchers can not only create detailed and organized protocol pages but also execute them efficiently, adhering to compliance standards and simplifying the complex process of wet lab research.