Introduction to bar codes for the automated laboratory
Niels Wartenberg, Susan Snyder · JALA Journal of the Association for Laboratory Automation · 2003
Many labs will invest an extensive amount of time and capital on automated instruments to improve efficiency and increase productivity. What is often overlooked is the bar code that supports the automation process. An understanding of what a bar code is, how it functions, and how it brings advantages to laboratory applications will provide the foundation needed to leverage bar code technology effectively for achieving the objectives of the automation application while obtaining the highest data integrity possible.