# Support Your Complete NGS Workflow with Labii: LIMS, Genome Visualization, and Local File Storage Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies have transformed genomics research, enabling scientists to generate massive amounts of sequencing data faster and more cost-effectively than ever before. However, managing NGS workflows remains challenging. Laboratories must handle sample tracking, sequencing metadata, analysis results, large sequencing files, customer projects, and regulatory compliance—all while maintaining data integrity and traceability. Labii provides a complete platform to support NGS laboratories from sample submission to data analysis and customer reporting.
### Manage NGS Workflows with Labii LIMS Labii’s LIMS for NGS is designed specifically to help laboratories manage complex sequencing workflows. Laboratories can configure and track: * Samples and sample metadata * DNA/RNA extraction workflows * Library preparation processes * Sequencing runs * Quality control results * Bioinformatics analysis outputs * Reports and deliverables Unlike traditional LIMS systems that require extensive customization projects, Labii allows laboratories to configure workflows, forms, tables, and dashboards directly through its no-code platform. Whether your lab performs Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS), Whole Exome Sequencing (WES), RNA-Seq, Amplicon Sequencing, Single-Cell Sequencing, or other NGS applications, Labii can be adapted to fit your workflow. ### Visualize Genomic Data Directly Within Labii Using IGV Genome Browser A key challenge for NGS laboratories is providing researchers with easy access to sequencing results. Labii includes an integrated IGV Genome Browser widget that allows users to visualize genomic data directly inside Labii records. Researchers can: * View BAM, CRAM, VCF, BED, BigWig, and other genomic data formats * Navigate genomic regions interactively * Inspect sequence alignments * Review variant calls * Compare multiple datasets * Connect sequencing results directly to samples, projects, and experiments Because the genome browser is embedded within Labii, users no longer need to search through file systems or manually open separate visualization tools. Sequencing results remain connected to the complete experimental context. This creates a centralized environment where sample information, sequencing metadata, analysis results, and genome visualization are all available in one location. ### Store Large Sequencing Files Locally or on NAS NGS data files are often extremely large. A single sequencing project may generate hundreds of gigabytes or even terabytes of data. Many laboratories prefer to keep these files on local storage systems or Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices rather than continuously uploading them to cloud storage. Labii supports this requirement through its Local Files widget. Using the Local Files widget, laboratories can: * Store sequencing files on local computers * Store sequencing files on NAS systems * Reference files without uploading them to the cloud * Access files directly from Labii records * Maintain links between samples, analyses, and data files Typical file types include: * FASTQ files * BAM files * CRAM files * VCF files * QC reports * Analysis outputs * Sequencer-generated files This approach allows laboratories to maintain ownership of large datasets while still managing them through a centralized LIMS. For organizations with strict data governance requirements, local and NAS storage can also simplify compliance and reduce cloud storage costs. ### Support Bioinformatics Pipelines and Analysis Workflows Labii is not limited to sample tracking and data management. Laboratories can configure workflows that integrate with existing NGS analysis pipelines, including: * Alignment pipelines * Variant calling workflows * RNA-Seq analysis * Single-cell analysis pipelines * QC automation * Custom bioinformatics scripts Labii workflows can automatically track analysis status, record outputs, trigger notifications, and maintain complete audit trails throughout the analysis process. As bioinformatics pipelines evolve, Labii’s configurable architecture allows laboratories to adapt without requiring major software redevelopment. ### A Complete Solution for NGS Service Providers For laboratories providing sequencing services to external customers, managing customer relationships is just as important as managing sequencing data. Labii includes an integrated CRM that can be linked directly to sequencing projects. Service providers can manage: * Leads and opportunities * Customers and organizations * Quotations * Contracts * Projects * Sample submissions * Sequencing workflows * Reports and deliverables * Invoices and payments This creates complete traceability from the first customer inquiry through project completion. Instead of using separate CRM, project management, and LIMS systems, NGS service providers can manage their entire operation within a single platform. ### One Platform for Modern NGS Laboratories Modern sequencing laboratories need more than just sample tracking. They need a platform that connects research, operations, data management, bioinformatics, and customer collaboration. Labii combines: * NGS LIMS * IGV Genome Browser integration * Local and NAS file storage support * Workflow automation * Bioinformatics pipeline management * CRM and project management * Audit trails and compliance features Whether you operate a research laboratory, core facility, clinical sequencing lab, or commercial sequencing service provider, Labii provides the flexibility needed to support your complete NGS workflow today and as your laboratory grows in the future. 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