Maximum Advantage Software Solutions

Software that produces defensible data and makes your life easier—that’s the Maximum Advantage. Our Maximum Advantage software guides your analysts through the maze of standards and regulations. Save time and money with these proven software solutions.

Maximum Advantage Reagent Traceability Software

Maximum Advantage Reagent Traceability System (MARTS) is a high-performance database for tracking purchased reagents and solutions prepared in your laboratory. MARTS maintains a list of all the chemicals in your facility, tracks location and quantity of reagents, monitors expiration dates, generates reports listing chemicals close to expiration date, and quickly accesses Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). MARTS eliminates the need for numerous paper logbooks and keeps information accessible and accurate.

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Maximum Advantage Reagent Traceability System (MARTS) is a high-performance database for tracking purchased reagents and solutions prepared in your laboratory. MARTS maintains a list of all the chemicals in your facility, tracks location and quantity of reagents, monitors expiration dates, generates reports listing chemicals close to expiration date, and quickly accesses Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). MARTS eliminates the need for numerous paper logbooks and keeps information accessible and accurate.

Features and Benefits

FeaturesBenefits
  • Microsoft Access® based
  • Easy to install and learn
  • No additional software necessary
  • Keeps track of all purchased reagents and solutions prepared in-house
  • Information stored in one place
  • Virtual logbooks track location, quantity, preparation procedure, and expiration dates of reagents and solutions
  • Efficiently manages all chemicals
  • Holds MSDS for easy access in an emergency
  • Increased safety for laboratory personnel
  • Calculates expiration dates of a prepared solution using expiration dates of the reagents with the earliest expiration date
  • Makes it easy to know when a solution or reagent will expire
  • Prohibits you from preparing solutions from expired or closed reagents
  • Reduced risk of producing inaccurate data by performing analytical tests using expired solutions and reagents
  • Generates unique control numbers and labels
  • Meet quality assurance requirements for documenting and labeling of standards and reagents
  • Keeps historical information on previously prepared and closed reagents
  • Create an audit trail
  • Assess quantities for quick ordering
  • Save money because you know exactly what you need to re-order and when you need to re-order

 

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Maximum Advantage Basic Quality Control Software

Maximum Advantage Basic Quality Control Software (MA Basic QCS) was developed for smaller laboratories that analyze a limited number of parameters. MA Basic QCS provides a manageable and comprehensive quality control data-entry form. MA Basic QCS confirms that your blanks, spikes, duplicates, laboratory control standards, and continuous calibration verifications are within control limits.

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Maximum Advantage Basic Quality Control Software (MA Basic QCS) was developed for smaller laboratories that analyze a limited number of parameters. MA Basic QCS provides a manageable and comprehensive quality control data-entry form. MA Basic QCS confirms that your blanks, spikes, duplicates, laboratory control standards, and continuous calibration verifications are within control limits.

Features and Benefits

FeaturesBenefits
  • Microsoft Excel® based
  • Easy to learn
  • Ready to use the day it’s installed
  • Generate control charts at any time using any number of points
  • Reduce errors
  • Add any number of analytes and set up each one differently if necessary
  • Intuitive design that adapts to the needs of smaller laboratories
  • Maintain analytes for many combinations of QC activities
  • Save time and resources
  • Set upper and lower control limits
  • Stay compliant
  • Flags out-of-control data
  • Never miss out-of-control data due to oversight
  • Assign consistent batch numbers
  • No duplicated sample numbers
  • Each entry screen displays a chart with the most recent data points so you can tell if the point you just entered is the extreme value
  • Pinpoint trouble spots
  • View or print multiple control charts from the same page
  • Include many batches on one data form
  • Compile information in your preferred format
  • Review data by method, analyst, or time frame
  • Save time and create an audit trail
  • View all QC results on one page
  • Organize your data for easy review and sharing
  • Upgrade the software without losing your original database
  • Hassle-free software

 

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Maximum Advantage SOP Programs

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are crucial components of any quality control/quality assurance system. Alloway develops SOPs that follow NELAP and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Guidelines. SOPs are only useful if they are customized to meet your operation’s needs, and if they incorporate the forms you need for document control. Alloway provides customized SOPs and superior support. With your purchase, you receive interactive Web-Ex training and toll-free phone support. Your purchase also includes all necessary lab worksheets, built-in calculators, data-handling software, and document-control forms.

Quality Assurance SOPs Available

Quality Assurance Manual Template 
Document Control 
Sample Tracking 
QC Performance Requirements -Reagents and Standards Control
Thermometer Calibration    
Scheduled Quality Assurance Assignments 
Training of Ethical Conduct 
Training of Lab Personnel 
Corrective Action

Analytical Process SOPs Available

Oil & Grease 
Solids, Total   
Solids, Total Suspended 
Solids in Sludges, TS, TVS, Fixed 
pH Determination 
Cyanide, Total 
Dissolved Oxygen 
Nitrogen, Ammonia 
Nitrogen, Nitrate/ Nitrite 
Corrective Action 
Phosphorus, Total 
Biochemical Oxygen Demand 
Fecal Coliform

Custom-Designed SOPs

Don’t see the SOP you need? We can custom design an SOP for your laboratory. Contact us to find out more.

If you are interested in quality assurance, analytical, or custom SOPs, you may benefit from our Beacon Laboratory and Analyst Development Program. Click here to learn more about Beacon.