Sample Identification

Cannabis testing is fundamental to ensuring the quality and safety of products in this rapidly growing industry. Within your lab environment, you face many challenges, from varying testing requirement across states to equipping your lab with the right analytical instruments and qualified professionals. Another critical aspect of cannabis testing is preparing individual samples and ensuring […]

Traditional microplate handling methods often result in single-use scenarios, leading to excessive waste and costs. However, new technologies such as virtual barcodes and advanced cleaning systems offer a solution for labs to enhance asset management. Let’s explore how integrating virtual barcodes, LabTrack™ management software, and innovative plate washing technology enables laboratories to wash and reuse […]

In laboratory operations, where precision is paramount, every tool must contribute to the seamless execution of experiments. Among these tools, crucibles stand as essential vessels, facilitating reactions and containing samples with unwavering reliability. However, the lack of proper identification for crucibles presents a significant challenge in maintaining operational efficiency and ensuring the integrity of scientific […]

Fractionation and purification are fundamental steps in small molecule drug discovery, enabling researchers to isolate bioactive compounds from natural extracts, synthetic libraries, or other sources. These processes are pivotal for isolating and characterizing potential drug candidates from complex mixtures. Through techniques like chromatography, compounds are separated into fractions based on their physicochemical properties, paving the […]

Each individual assay plate within your drug discovery lab contains critical data necessary for developing new therapeutics. However, misidentifying or losing track of plates is a frequent challenge that can lead to costly setbacks, compromised data integrity, and delayed research progress. In this article, we’ll explore the common causes of misidentified assay plates in drug […]

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is a cornerstone technique in both research and diagnostic settings, enabling the amplification of DNA sequences with high precision. However, amidst the intricacies of PCR lies a fundamental challenge that scientists and lab technicians grapple with daily: effectively labeling and identifying the minuscule labware used in these procedures. 0.2 mL PCR […]

What is Data Matrix? A Data Matrix barcode is a two-dimensional matrix barcode that has gained prominence in laboratories and various industries for its compact design and high data capacity. Unlike traditional linear barcodes that store data only horizontally, Data Matrix barcodes can store information both horizontally and vertically, allowing for the efficient encoding of […]

In the world of laboratory operations, sample identification has long been a topic of both necessity and contention. Laboratories, whether they’re focused on scientific research, healthcare, manufacturing, or any other field, have historically employed a mixed bag of methods to identify and track samples, reagents, assets, and fragments. From handwritten labels in physical notebooks to […]

When it comes to diagnostic testing, accuracy and efficiency are vital. The need for accuracy becomes even more evident in the case where a global diagnostics organization had invested in state-of-the-art automated equipment specifically designed for blood-based infectious disease diagnostics. The organization found itself struggling with the challenges of optimizing high-throughput sample testing, since the […]

As a leader in laboratory barcode and labeling solutions, we are often asked, “What are the different methods of barcoding microwell plates?” The short answer is that various approaches depend on your business’s environment, volume, and processes. This article will outline the pros and cons of different microwell plate labeling methods: labeling by hand, label […]

Sample preparation, a labor intensive and time-consuming process, can be a bottleneck in achieving accurate results in chromatography experiments. Whether your lab is conducting gas chromatography (GC), high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) or another chromatography method, the process of accurately labeling your autosampler vials, from 2 mL vials up to larger headspace vials, is a crucial […]