Sample Traceability: The Key to Reliable Research

Reliable research is built on a foundation of sound data and reproducible results. Central to this is maintaining the integrity and identity of every sample. The loss of samples or the misidentification of its data can compromise a study, leading to wasted time, resources, and potentially flawed conclusions. Sample traceability is the ability to track a sample’s complete journey, from collection and storage to its use in an experiment, ensuring its identity is never in question. Micronic’s mission is to help researchers achieve this level of traceability by providing a complete, integrated system of labware and equipment.

The Micronic Coding System: A Foundation of Trust

Micronic’s sample storage tubes are designed with traceability as a primary concern. The codes are not just printed; they are permanently laser-etched into the tube and rack, making them resistant to wear, freezing, thawing, and harsh solvents. This robust coding ensures the information will never fall off or lose its quality over time.

• 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. This is the cornerstone of Micronic’s system, as it allows for an entire rack of 96 tubes to be read in a matter of seconds.
• 1D Barcodes and Human-Readable Codes: For additional security and convenience, many tubes also feature a 1D barcode and a human-readable code on the side. This multi-level coding ensures that samples can be identified both visually and through automated systems, providing a failsafe for identification. Some Micronic racks also feature a 2D Data-Matrix code on the bottom, allowing for simultaneous reading of both the tubes and the rack for a completely traceable solution.

Micronic’s Code Reader Range: The Perfect Partner for Your Labware

To complete the traceability loop, Micronic offers a comprehensive range of code readers designed to work seamlessly with their coded labware. These readers are engineered for speed, accuracy, and ease of use, ensuring that sample tracking is not a bottleneck in your workflow.

• Rack Readers: For high-throughput labs, Micronic’s rack readers, such as the DR505, DR710, and DR900, are ideal. These readers can scan an entire rack of 96 tubes in just a few seconds, capturing all 2D codes simultaneously. The advanced DR710 even features an active anti-frost system, allowing you to read codes from frozen samples without waiting for them to thaw.
• Single-Tube Readers: For quick, individual sample identification, Micronic provides single-tube readers like the versatile DT520. This device can read both 1D and 2D codes in less than a second, making it perfect for rapid checks at the bench.

All Micronic rack readers are supplied with the user-friendly Micronic Code Reader Software. This software is designed for optimal performance and easy integration with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), streamlining data transfer and minimizing the risk of manual errors.

By combining permanently laser-etched coded labware with a powerful and efficient range of code readers, Micronic helps researchers maintain absolute sample traceability. This integrated approach safeguards the integrity of your research, enabling you to focus on the science, confident that your samples are secure and their data is reliable.