An electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) replaces the classic handwritten or printed laboratory notebook. Within the “eLabJournal” tab, lab notebooks can be digitally documented, saved and accessed at any time.

It is used for the structured recording and dissemination of clinical examination or test results. It helps to make knowledge digitally available, searchable and reproducible.

Advantages:

• Direct link to samples, devices and other records

• Immediate sharing with colleagues possible

• Central documentation of all test data

Lab books at a glance

• On the left side you can see all available lab books.

• Each lab notebook can contain several entries.

• By selecting a lab notebook, all associated entries are displayed on the right-hand side.

• After selecting an entry, the editor opens for editing.

Find lab journal

To find a specific lab notebook, enter its name or number in the search field.

Tags

• Lab books can be tagged and sorted or filtered.

• Tags can be added or removed via the drop-down list (delete via the symbol).

Create a new lab journal

• Click on “Create Lab Journal”.

• Enter a unique title in the first field.

• Optional: Assign the journal to an existing project.

Authorizations

• Administrators: Full access to all lab notebooks including creating, editing and deleting

• Normal users: Restricted access – no visibility or editing rights, unless approved accordingly