From Label to Data: How AFYS3G Supports Sample Traceability

Ensuring your samples can be traced from collection to use is crucial to ensuring that your research data is sound and produces reproducible results. Mislabeling of samples can lead to a loss of data, wasted time, or even flawed conclusions.

AFYS3G offers several solutions to help you keep track of your samples.

Coding Your Labware

There are several coding options for tracking your samples. At AFYS3G, we provide the means to laser mark both tubes and racks. The permanent markings are resistant to chemicals, abrasion, and extreme temperatures.

  • Human-Readable Codes: Allow for samples to be identified visually, so people can quickly read the contents of the tube or rack.
  • 1D Barcodes: Mainly used for quick batch identification, as they carry a limited amount of information.
  • 2D Data-Matrix Codes: A unique 2D Data-Matrix code is laser-etched on the bottom of each tube, allowing for a large amount of data to be stored in a small space.

AFYS3G’s Manual Information Marking System Lambda8 and High Throughput Information Marking System Lambda768 allow you to add laser-etched markings to your own labware, ensuring that your samples stay traceable.

Decoding Your Tubes and Racks

After you have coded your tubes and racks, it is important to also be able to decode them. The throughput of your lab is an important factor in determining which tool is right for you.

  • Single-tube reading: For low sample volumes, a single-tube reader can be sufficient. These fast machines, such as the AFYS3G Tube Reader Delta10, read 1D barcodes and 2D Data-Matrix codes in less than a second.
  • Complete rack reading: For more capacity, you should opt for a rack reader, such as the AFYS3G High Speed Rack Reader Delta50, which can decode 1D rack barcodes and 2D Data-Matrix tube codes in less than 3 seconds.

By coding and decoding, you help keep your samples traceable from the moment they’re labeled to the moment they’re read, reducing the risk of mislabeling and supporting reliable, reproducible research.

Learn more about AFYS3G’s sample coding and decoding solutions.

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