The importance of establishing an accurate collection time, careful post-collection handling and greater attention to preexamination variables, like temperature, light exposure or contact with collection tube components.
The laboratory should have transport protocols in mind for situations like preparing the samples for transport and monitoring the time and temperature. It also states that the transport should be on racks to reduce the risk of sample leakage or damage and speed up processing once it arrives at the lab, with the advantage of transport in a vertical position improving sample stability. This guideline describes a Triple Packaging System the lab should follow to ensure the safest transport.
Additionally, the transport temperature data recorded by a monitoring temperature system is critical to ensure the acceptance or rejection of the sample – the lab should have defined criteria. A record of the samples transported is vital to maintain traceability.
The sample reception also has a distinctive role in the workflow, and the guideline mentions the importance of organizing the workspace and the potential of using modern technologies, such as an electronic LIS to facilitate the job and optimize the lab.
The iRack helps to keep the samples organized right from the collection, and its placement at collection stations keeps the samples ready for transport. Together with the indexor system, registering an accurate collection time is attainable.
The iLogger Case is our isothermic bag to transport samples. It is equipped with a monitoring system for temperature and impacts during the transport. It accommodates the iRacks and also has space to put icepacks to obtain desired temperatures. This case is a match to the Triple Packaging System.
At the reception area, place the transported iRacks on an indexor system and, in a matter of seconds, the check-in at the LIS is completed. This quick process enables a faster and more streamlined sample check-in.
All the information from the samples during its workflow, such as collection timestamp, transport duration, and transport conditions are available in our database, which helps maintain sample traceability. You also have information on how much time you saved with indexor, daily hour distribution of sample arrival, turnaround time analysis and more. This data supports and improves your decision-making regarding sample viability and, enabling evidence-based management and further improving lab efficiency.
