Case Study: Helix streamlines laboratory operations with Labbit

Helix cuts workflow tasks from 20 minutes to under 5 with Labbit

Helix, a genomics company based in San Mateo, California, faced significant challenges scaling its laboratory operations with a legacy, on-premises LIMS. Their complex next-generation sequencing workflows required extensive customization that slowed turnaround times and hindered efficiency, especially as testing volumes surged to 100,000 tests per day during COVID. Needing a cloud-based platform to support future growth in diagnostics and pharmacogenomics, Helix sought a new solution and selected Labbit.

By implementing the Labbit LIMS, Helix was able to model its highly complex workflows visually and consolidate multiple laboratory functions into a single, flexible platform. The cloud-based system enabled them to process workflows in parallel at a much larger scale, drastically improving efficiency. This resulted in a measurable impact on operations, with tasks that previously took 20 minutes now being completed in under 5 minutes, allowing technicians to focus more on bench work while confidently managing high-volume demand.

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