The Impact of Real-Time Specimen Tracking on the Pre-Analytical Phase
The pre-analytical phase of laboratory diagnostics is a crucial yet often underestimated part of the diagnostic journey. From specimen collection to specimen transport and preparation for analysis, this phase is rife with opportunities for errors, delays, and inefficiencies. Pre-analytical errors, such as sample degradation, mishandling, or incorrect labeling, can compromise patient care, increase costs, and […]
5 Types of Sample Tracking Systems
Effective sample tracking systems are essential for pathology laboratories to maintain the integrity and accountability of each specimen throughout its lifecycle. As regulatory requirements grow stricter, labs need to rely on advanced systems to ensure accuracy, minimise errors, and improve efficiency. This post delves into the various types of sample tracking systems available, from manual […]
Complete Guide to Remote Sample Tracking
Remote sample tracking technologies are revolutionising how laboratories manage and monitor their critical medical specimens, enabling better patient outcomes and efficient operations. This comprehensive guide aims to explore the ins and outs of remote sample monitoring systems, their importance in modern labs, and the advanced technologies driving this remote specimen tracking revolution. What is Remote […]
Introducing the Cicada Sentinel™ for Laboratory Temperature Monitoring
Medical laboratories worldwide shoulder the critical responsibility of preserving the quality and integrity of biological samples during their storage and testing processes. Traditionally, ensuring samples are stored at the correct temperatures within refrigerators or storage rooms has been a manual task prone to human error or slow response times. BinaryMed is excited to introduce the […]
Case Study: Leading UK Pathology & Histology Laboratory
Ensuring Sample Integrity and Workflow Efficiency for a High-Throughput Laboratory The Problem A UK-based high-throughput pathology and histology laboratory faced challenges in tracking and securing blood and tissue samples during transit from collection centres to the laboratory. Incidents of misplaced sample containers and lack of real-time visibility into quality indicators posed significant risks to sample […]
5 Benefits of Real-Time Specimen Tracking
Real-time specimen tracking is becoming an essential component of medical and research environments. This technology significantly enhances diagnostic accuracy and operational efficiency, ultimately improving patient outcomes. By ensuring that medical specimens are monitored continuously from the moment they are collected until they are analysed, real-time tracking systems help bridge the gap between medical data and […]
Cellular vs RFID Sample Tracking
In the complex world of biomedical sample tracking, ensuring the integrity, safety, and timely delivery of samples is paramount. Traditional methods, such as RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) offer incremental improvements over manually labeled samples, but have struggled to achieve widespread uptake due to significant technological and commercial limitations. BinaryMed has pioneered cellular IoT technology for biomedical […]
What is Pre-analytics and What Impact do Pre-analytical Errors Have on Patient Outcomes?
When it comes to patient-centric healthcare, the laboratory plays a critical role, providing essential insights for physicians in disease diagnosis and treatment planning. With over 70% of clinical decisions relying on data received from the laboratory, the accuracy of test results is vital. 1 Understanding the importance of addressing pre-analytical errors is crucial in ensuring […]
How IoT Solutions are Transforming Laboratory Sample Tracking
In a laboratory setting, the critical factors of efficiency and accuracy significantly influence patient outcomes. This landscape is changing with the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technology, empowering laboratories with sample tracking software to excel as never seen before. This blog post explores the affirmative impact of IoT solutions on enhancing lab sample tracking […]
BinaryMed Partners with Roche to Minimise Pre-analytical Pathology Errors
Press Release Wollongong, Australia – 24/11/2022. BinaryMed has signed a collaboration agreement with Roche Diagnostics to work as part of its navify® Digital Solutions to help labs address pathology sampling issues, which can occur during transportation. Understanding the possible errors that can occur during transport before the sample enters the lab closes the loop in […]
