Executing a protocol on the bench is crucial for experiment success, and Labspace streamlines the process, tackling challenges like translating plans into actions, managing materials, and following sequential steps. It also facilitates seamless updating of output or consumed inventory post-protocol, enhancing overall efficiency in resource management for your experiment.
How to Execute Protocols on the Bench with Labspace
Labspace streamlines protocol design by allowing the seamless integration of various resources, including Labsheets, files, and dedicated editors for chem, DNA, RNA, protein, and oligo. This facilitates the incorporation of sequences, analytics, tables, sheets, images, files, manifest, and code blocks, ensuring a comprehensive and organized protocol. Additionally, Labspace enables the embedding of files from OneDrive or Google Drive and integration with native and third-party apps such as Manifest, Location Manager, Order Manager, LabSQL, Sequence Designer, Dataroom, Inventory Automation, and Equipment Booking. This integrated ecosystem provides researchers with a versatile toolkit for collaborative data storage and streamlined analysis in Labspace.
Before Execution
Detailed Planning: Thoroughly plan your experiment in Labspace, considering materials, equipment, and potential challenges.
Collaboration: Effectively communicate with labmates by assigning protocols within Labspace, ensuring everyone is on the same page.
Supervisor Approval: Obtain approval from supervisors or reviewers before execution using the Page Signing option.
During Execution
Strictly adhere to step-by-step instructions outlined in the protocol.
Sequential Protocol Steps and Locking: Ensure steps are completed in a sequential manner, preventing progression until a step is completed.
Materials Management: Keep a detailed record of materials used and update the inventory in Labspace.
Adaptability: Be adaptable during execution and document any deviations from the original plan for future learning.
After Execution
Data Documentation: Immediately document results, including images or data, after each step for comprehensive records.
Metadata Entry: Record metadata associated with each protocol step within Labspace for in-depth analysis.
Alerts and Notifications: Set up alerts for critical events and deviations to ensure a timely response.
Inventory Update: 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.
Record Keeping: Maintain organized records of the entire experiment, including any unexpected observations.
Protocol Evaluation: Evaluate the executed protocol within Labspace to identify areas for improvement in future experiments.
Remember, you can either print a PDF copy of the protocol page for execution on the bench or simply open the ready-to-be-executed protocol on your iPad for a more convenient experience. Labspace is here to make your bench execution smoother and more efficient.