Various information systems can work together as a “standardisation of forensic laboratory performance” that function together to fulfill the data and informatics needs of an organization. The laboratory information management system (LIMS) is an example of such a standardisation of forensic laboratory performance. This article provides a brief history of standardization in the forensic sciences, describes the current sources of these standards, to assess the role of technology in the standardisation of forensic laboratory performance within the various scopes of forensic laboratory information management systems (LIMS) applications such as case management, sample management, staff competency and process automation through previous researches. It is concluded that standardisation, with the help of technology, is critical for forensic laboratory performance, and this is true for all four areas of staff competency, automation, case management, and sample management. Ultimately, the areas of sample and case management prove most challenging to laboratory performance standardisation. Future research may adopt an even versatile methodology to help develop and validate measurement scales for forensic case management, sample management, staff competency, and automation. After reading this paper, we hope you can now see the true value of a (LIMS) and what it can do for your organization

Forensic Laboratory Performance, laboratory information management systems (LIMS)