Laboratory Labels: What Material is Best? Not every label is suitable for laboratory use. Extreme temperatures alone are enough to cause some labels to peel off. And only the most robust materials can withstand xylene, acetone, and other chemicals used during lab work. In general, the hazards labels face in the lab can be broken down into three categories: high...
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...
Paper or Synthetic? A Guide to Label Facestock What is Facestock? Facestock is the material that holds ink on one side and adhesive on the other, making it the core of any label construction. Just as there are a variety of label adhesives, facestocks come in a range of materials. Understanding the differences and advantages of these materials is critical...
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...
Laboratory Labels: What Material is Best? Not every label is suitable for laboratory use. Extreme temperatures alone are enough to cause some labels to peel off. And only the most robust materials can withstand xylene, acetone, and other chemicals used during lab work. In general, the hazards labels face in the lab can be broken down into three categories: high...
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...
Paper or Synthetic? A Guide to Label Facestock What is Facestock? Facestock is the material that holds ink on one side and adhesive on the other, making it the core of any label construction. Just as there are a variety of label adhesives, facestocks come in a range of materials. Understanding the differences and advantages of these materials is critical...
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...