azenta.com Consumables & Instruments How Efficient is Your Lab? Part III - Time & Cost Implications of Tube Labeling WHITE PAPERConsumables & Instruments | White Paper © 2022 Azenta US, Inc. 2 Introduction Managing large collections of biological samples has many challenges from protecting sample integrity to ensuring samples can be retrieved efficiently and safely. Biobanked samples should be stored in containers that feature a unique identifier in both barcode and human readable form [1]. This unique identification is often achieved through a combination of 2D coded sample tubes with adhesive labels - using adhesive labels however comes with several challenges: • Adhesive resistance to laboratory solvents • Mechanical resistance during handling/shipping • Legibility of handwrit

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