What is Clearline LIMS?
Clearline LIMS is a laboratory information management system designed specifically for environmental and water testing laboratories that need ISO 17025 and NELAP compliance without the complexity of enterprise software. Built on the open-source SENAITE platform by Clearline Technology Methods, it handles sample intake, chain of custody, analyst workflows, automated report generation, and Certificate of Analysis (COA) delivery. Unlike generic LIMS platforms, Clearline was built in partnership with working environmental labs — not written for them from a product roadmap. The system goes live in 4 to 6 weeks and starts at per month, making it accessible to independent labs that can't justify six-figure enterprise contracts.
Who uses Clearline LIMS?
Clearline LIMS is used by independent environmental testing labs, water quality laboratories, and regulated analytical facilities that process between 50 and 5,000 samples per month. Current clients include environmental testing firms and municipal water testing operations that required EPA reporting integration and full chain-of-custody documentation. The platform is particularly well suited to labs transitioning off spreadsheets or legacy desktop LIMS software that cannot scale to cloud workflows. Labs choose Clearline because the deployment is fast, the pricing is predictable, and the team provides ongoing fractional technical support — not a ticket queue.
How does LIMS onboarding work?
Clearline LIMS onboarding follows a four-phase process across 4 to 6 weeks. Week one covers discovery: mapping existing sample workflows, data sources, and compliance requirements. Weeks two and three cover configuration: building custom analysis profiles, result templates, and compliance checklists specific to the lab's accreditation scope. Week four handles data migration from existing systems and staff training. The final phase is go-live with a 30-day hypercare period where the Clearline team remains on standby for issues. No external consultant or implementation partner is required — onboarding is handled entirely by the founding team that built the platform.
Everything your lab needs
Purpose-built for environmental, water, and materials testing laboratories
Sample Tracking
Track samples from collection to final report with complete chain of custody documentation.
Reporting Automation
Generate professional reports automatically with customizable templates — cut report time by 70%.
NELAP/ISO Compliance
Built-in workflows for NELAP, ISO 17025, and EPA compliance — audit-ready from day one.
Cloud Security
Enterprise-grade security with automatic backups, disaster recovery, and 24/7 monitoring.
Client Portal
Give your clients self-service access to results, reports, and sample status — reduce phone calls.
Live in 4–6 Weeks*
Not months. We configure, migrate your data, train your team, and go live — fast.
* Best-case timeline with active customer engagement and timely data delivery.
See Clearline LIMS in Action
Modern interface designed for lab scientists, not IT departments.
| Sample ID | Client | Type | Status | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLN-2401 | AquaTest Co. | Water | In Progress | M. Torres |
| CLN-2402 | EnviroLabs | Soil | Complete | J. Kim |
| CLN-2403 | CityMuni | Air | Pending | R. Patel |
| CLN-2404 | SafeWater Inc. | Water | Complete | M. Torres |
Complete sample chain of custody from intake to final report
Auto-generate COA and compliance reports — no manual assembly
Audit-ready compliance tracking, always current
*Interface shown is representative. Actual UI configured to your lab's workflow.
Transparent pricing, no surprises
LIMS shouldn't cost six figures. We price for labs that want modern software without the enterprise markup.
Starter
For smaller labs getting started with LIMS.
- Core sample tracking
- Chain of custody
- Report generation
- Cloud hosting & backups
Professional
For growing labs that need compliance and client access.
- Everything in Starter
- Client portal
- NELAP/ISO compliance workflows
- Custom report templates
Enterprise
For large labs and multi-site operations.
- Everything in Professional
- Multi-location support
- Custom integrations
- Priority support & SLA
- Dedicated onboarding
Built and maintained by CTM
Clearline LIMS is built and maintained by CTM — a technology consulting firm specializing in lab informatics.
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