"Sample management" is the organization and tracking of samples in a laboratory environment or other scientific facilities.
Typical functions of software in the "Sample management" domain include:
Sample identification: Unique labeling and identification of samples, including barcode or RFID tags, to easily track them.
Sample registration: Capturing information about each sample, including origin, date and time of collection, sample type, and specific characteristics.
Inventory management: Tracking the location of each sample in the laboratory or storage, including inventory management and stock updates.
Sample distribution: Assigning samples to various analysis devices or laboratory sections for testing or experiments.
Sample status tracking: Tracking the processing status of each sample, including recording analysis results, process steps, and managing workflows.
Quality control: Implementing quality control procedures for samples, including monitoring sample transport, storage conditions, and logging quality deviations.
Traceability and audit: Providing traceability information for each sample and logging changes to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
Reporting and analysis: Generating reports on sample status, inventory, processing time, and other relevant metrics to optimize laboratory processes and resource utilization.