Are You Approaching LIMS Validation Correctly? Laboratory information management systems (LIMS) are an established part of larger laboratories. While all LIMS are based on the application of information to improve laboratory productivity, efficiency, and compliance, different systems vary in their scale, functionality, and quality. It is important that systems are appropriately validated, for it does not matter how good a system is if the validation is not conducted to an applicable standard. For example, errors can occur in terms of tracking data associated with samples, or acceptance criteria may be attributed to the wrong sample. This article considers the essential validation criteria for LIMS to ensure the system functions as a compliant component in the digital backbone of the modern laboratory.