Large Healthcare Provider in Minnesota Uses Barcode Comparator to Reduce Specimen Labeling Errors During Aliquoting Case Study: Barcode Comparator Solution The Problem A large healthcare provider in Minnesota noticed an unprecedented number of incidents in which their lab had provided incorrect results to their patients. They documented 12 incidents over a 30 day period, which were only discovered because a...
Barcodes in the Lab Barcodes are synonymous with specimen labeling accuracy. Barcoding systems are four times less likely to produce errors than manual entry methods. 1 Because of this, barcodes are more common in laboratories now than ever before. Specialized barcode systems help improve every aspect of the laboratory workflow. Whether you're looking to improve your laboratory management system or...
Improve Labeling Efficiency with Dispensers and Applicators In fast-paced workplaces, efficiency is everything. Your labeling process should be no different. A fully automated labeling solution is often ideal, but the high initial investment is difficult to justify for many small-to-medium-sized businesses. Instead, it is best to invest in lower-cost solutions that work in tandem with human workers. There are a...
Comparing 1D and 2D Barcodes Barcodes aren’t just for cereal boxes anymore. Far from it, they are the most popular method of automatic identification and data capture today. Because of their versatility, barcodes can be found from warehouses to hospital labs, anywhere data tracking is important. Technological advancements made through the years have led to the development of two distinct...
Small Label Woes: A Lab's Barcode Solution Not all barcodes are created equal. There are two main types: 1D and 2D. This vial label has both a 1D barcode (right) and 2D barcode (left). You see 1D barcodes everywhere. This isn’t surprising, because they work for most labeling solutions. But what happens when a standard, 1D barcode won’t work? This...