Automated Tube Labeler & Dispenser

The High Cost of Manual Tube Retrieval & Labeling in Phlebotomy

Operational Inefficiencies:

1. Time-Consuming Dual Process
   • Staff lose minutes per draw manually selecting tubes AND applying labels
   • Creates bottlenecks during peak hours (mornings, outpatient surges)
2. Dangerous Labeling Errors
   • Mismatched labels cause wrong-patient/wrong-test errors
   • Unreadable barcodes lead to rejected samples (5-15% recollect rates in manual systems)
3. Hidden Labor Costs
   • Requires 1.5-2 FTEs per shift just for tube prep in mid-sized labs
   • Training costs multiply with staff turnover
4. Pre-Analytical Errors (Clinical Risks)
   • 60-70% of lab errors occur in this manual pre-processing stage
   • Increased specimen rejection rates delay critical results
5. Compliance Gaps(Clinical Risks)
   • No digital chain of custody for audit trails
   • Manual processes can’t meet ISO 15189:2022 requirements
6. Reagent & Tube Waste (Financial Impacts)
   • Over-pulling “just in case” wastes 15-20% of inventory
   • Expired labeled tubes must be discarded
7. Space Constraints (Financial Impacts)
   • Bulk storage needed for pre-labeled tubes
   • Cluttered workstations slow processing

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The Automated Dispensing & Labeling Solution

One-Touch Perfection:
✔ Integrated Workflow – Dispenses AND labels correct tube in <8 seconds
✔ 100% Accuracy – RFID/barcode matching eliminates specimen errors
✔ Demand-Based Inventory – Only pulls tubes when needed, reducing waste by 30-50%

Proven Outcomes:

◼ Full ISO 15189 compliance documentation
◼ 40-60% faster processing from check-in to testing
◼ 90% reduction in recollects due to labeling errors
◼ 1.0 FTE savings per shift within 3 months