Overview

Software validation is the process of ensuring that a software system meets its intended use and performs reliably within its operational environment. For regulated industries, validation provides documented evidence that the system consistently produces results that meet predetermined specifications and compliance requirements. Validation of Sample Manager/LabKey LIMS is an optional add-on to Sample Manager Professional, LIMS Starter or LIMS Enterprise and performed by our third-party partner, CompliancePath. The Validation Pack is updated with each Extended Support Release (ESR) of Sample Manager/LabKey LIMS and includes Installation Qualification (IQ) and Operational Qualification (OQ) documentation. Customers are responsible for their Performance Qualification (PQ) or can opt to add it on to their validation package.

This page will be updated with the most recent version of the release schedule.

26.7.10 Sample Manager/LabKey LIMS Validated Release Schedule

Please refer to this schedule for the 26.7.10 validated release of Sample Manager/LabKey LIMS.

• Oct 1/2: Upgrade test environments to early access release of 26.7.10
• Oct 5: 26.7.10 LKSM/LIMS Validation Pack Released
• Oct 13/14: Upgrade of production environments to 26.7.10
• Asia/Oceania - Oct 14 - 3:30am-4:30am AEST
• Africa/Europe - Oct 13 - 5:30pm-6:30pm BST
• Americas - Oct 13 - 7:00pm-8:00pm EDT
• LIMS Environments - Oct 13 - 5:00pm-8:00pm PDT

If you have any concerns, please contact us at help@labkey.com.

Last updated: 2026-10-07

Sample Manager & LabKey LIMS Software Validation Schedule - General

This is the generalized validation schedule for LabKey Sample Manager & LIMS. Three Extended Support Releases (ESRs) are validated each year: the March (x.3), July (x.7), and November (x.11) releases. Because validation testing follows the ESR, the validated version typically reaches production environments about a month later, roughly April, August, and December.

Phase 1: Validation Planning

Goal: LabKey and CompliancePath align on scope and begin preparing the Validation Pack.

• Week -4: Kickoff meeting — LabKey and CompliancePath discuss approach, timelines, and scope.
• Weeks -4 to 0: CompliancePath and LabKey plan validation scope and begin updating requirements (URS, Risk Assessment) and drafting the Validation Pack (OQ updates).
• Week 0: LabKey upgrades the CompliancePath server in preparation for validation updates.

Phase 2: Your Test Environment & Performance Qualification (PQ)

Goal: Your staging environment is upgraded, and you'll receive everything you need to begin validation and start updating your PQ.

• Week 0: LabKey upgrades your testing/staging environment.
• Week 0: LabKey sends you:
• Release notes
• Validation timeline & expectations
• Rough plans for your production upgrade

Phase 3: Validation Completion & Your Production Upgrade

Goal: CompliancePath finalizes testing and delivers the Validation Pack; your production environment is upgraded.

• Weeks 1-3: CompliancePath executes OQ testing and finalizes the Validation Pack.
• Week 3: CompliancePath delivers the completed Validation Pack to you and LabKey.
• Week 4: LabKey upgrades your production environment to the validated release