Methods and systems for labeling labware

摘要

The present invention includes a system for marking labware. The system includes an instruction set with markings to be applied to pieces of labware and the order in which the markings are to be applied to the labware. The system also includes a marking device that receives the instruction set and then places the non-toxic marks on the pieces of labware. The invention also includes methods tracking chain of custody of biological material in a facility. The methods include assigning a unique marking for biological materials, storing that marking in a database, applying a non-toxic marking to a piece(s) of labware and then scanning the marking.

主权项

1. A method of tracking movement of labware containing biological materials in a facility, comprising:
assigning a unique barcode to each of a plurality of biological materials, wherein each barcode identifies a source record for each biological material, wherein the source record comprises information about the identity or source of the biological material; storing the barcode, or information representing the barcode, in a database connected to a laser engraver; engraving with the laser engraver at least one of the barcodes onto one or more pieces of labware; scanning at least one barcode on at least one piece of labware before or after transferring the at least one piece of labware from one location to another.