For laboratory sample management, the ramifications of noncompliance with industry norms are significant, risking patient health and organizational credibility.

The need for proper tracking of sample information – location, status, properties, expiration, and activities – is not new. Today, the number of samples in any laboratory is in the hundreds or thousands. These samples are stored in different containers and various locations. Proper and accurate tracking at all stages is imperative for testing accuracy, study validity, and patient safety.