Sample Tracking

Lab Flexibility: Avoid These Common Lab Management Risks

Lab Automation, Sample Tracking / By

During the initial design process, many labs fail to plan for future equipment substitutions, or repurposing of the workspace. This makes it logistically problematic as well as expensive to adapt the lab’s functionality to meet changing business or research objectives. Adding new instruments or robotic installations to streamline operations or pivot research becomes costly down …

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The Role of Biobanks in Improving Sample Integrity

The Role of Biobanks in Improving Sample Integrity

Lab Automation, Sample Tracking / By

Many scientific disciplines are facing difficulty in producing reproducible findings, which brings into question the validity of data. This is where biobanks have an important role to play in enhancing reproducibility throughout the life sciences. Biobanks provide sample management services and improve access to high quality biological specimens, thereby improving sample integrity and the quality …

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Lab Operations in a Post-COVID-19 Landscape

COVID-19, Lab Automation / By

The pandemic has seen unprecedented staff shortages plague every industry, as well as forcing businesses to adapt their practices to comply with social distancing regulations while attempting to maintain day-to-day operations. The sciences have previously resisted shifts towards hybrid work models, with many tasks requiring in-person attendance at the lab. However, the pandemic has accelerated …

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Evolving Best Practices in Sample Tracking

Sample Identification, Sample Tracking / By

Laboratories dealing with high volumes of samples will be all too familiar with the logistical and operational difficulties related to tracking sample inventories. Maintaining a clear audit trail across the lifespan of each sample is crucial in the case that analysts need to justify their findings. Following best practices in sample tracking is important for …

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