Case Study: Helix scales high-throughput genomics operations with Semaphore Solutions' tailored LIMS

How Semaphore helped Helix scale operations, automate workflows, and ensure compliance for one of the largest exome sequencing labs in the world

Helix, a leading personal genomics company and one of the world’s largest exome sequencing labs, needed to scale its operations to handle rapidly growing daily sample volumes while maintaining CLIA and CAP compliance, reducing human error, and integrating smoothly across lab systems. Semaphore Solutions supported the BaseSpace Clarity LIMS implementation to help address these high-throughput lab challenges.

Semaphore Solutions designed custom LIMS workflows, built automation and messaging between Clarity LIMS and internal tools, and implemented the solution with strict validation to support compliant, uninterrupted lab operations. The result was improved scalability and efficiency, reduced manual intervention, and stronger system integration, while Helix’s internal team was trained to maintain and extend the solution for long-term use.

Helix

Tony Le

Product Manager