Abstract: A computer readable memory medium comprising program instructions for graphically displaying information generated by an instrument is provided. The information is being displayed within a laboratory management system. The program instructions are executable by a processor to generate an instrument information representation in response to receiving information generated by an instrument and display the instrument information representation on a display. The instrument information representation visually presents the information generated by the instrument.

Abstract: A method for allowing communication between a remote analytical instrument and a client component is provided. The method includes communicating a first software message in a first message format from a client component to a first connectivity driver, translating the first software message from the first message format to the second message format using the first connectivity driver, and communicating the software messages in the second message format directly to the first remote analytical instrument from the first connectivity driver. The first software message relates to the operation of a first remote analytical instrument. The first software message is selected from a standardized command set. The first remote analytical instrument is configured to receive messages in a second message format different than the first message format which are capable of inducing operation of the first remote analytical instrument.

Abstract: A computer readable memory medium comprising program instructions for graphically creating a rule for defining a workflow in a laboratory management system is provided. The program instructions are executable by a processor to generate a first node within a graphical diagram in response to user input and to display a node condition/action window adjacent the graphical diagram. The first node represents an action or condition. The graphical diagram represents the rule and each node within the graphical diagram assists in creating the rule. The node condition/action window displays program code for executing the action or condition represented by the first node.