Sample labels

Sample labels

When collecting blood, tissue or other samples for laboratory analysis, it is important that no medical information is incorrect. Sample labelling using thermal transfer printing technology ensures labels are legally compliant, accurate and legible.

-Prints small characters and barcodes

-High resistance to harsh environments

-Sample labelling

Sample labels are important in the laboratory to ensure that samples are correctly identified, tracked and managed.

A good sample label contains several key elements:

-Identifier: each sample should have an identifier, such as a sample number, to ensure that it is not confused with other samples.

-Sample information: the label should contain basic information about the sample, such as the name of the sample, date of collection, and location of collection.

-Sample type: Specify whether the sample is blood, urine, tissue or other types, which will help subsequent experimental operations.

-Experimental conditions: Information on the storage conditions (e.g., temperature) and processing steps of the sample is important for the accuracy of the experimental results.

-Warnings: If the samples are potentially biohazardous, they should be clearly marked on the labels, e.g. ‘biohazard’, ‘to be handled in a biological cabinet’, etc.

-Barcode or QR code: Barcode or QR code can be used to quickly scan and record sample information for automated processing and data tracking.

-Weatherproof: Sample labels should be made of water-, chemical- and temperature-resistant materials to adapt to different experimental environments.

Labels ensure accurate specimen information is collected, processed and stored. Printed barcodes identify and track the specimen and must be able to withstand harsh conditions such as staining protocols, solvents, autoclaving and freezing at low temperatures.

Why use thermal transfer technology in this application?

Sample labelling helps medical practitioners and scientists to track samples and specimens in containers such as flasks and test tubes. Given that such samples are exposed to a variety of harsh conditions, labels need to be resistant to repeated handling and extreme temperatures. Thermal transfer technology prints labels to meet a variety of needs, and thermal transfer technology can be used to tailor solutions for laboratory specimen labelling applications.

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