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Automated Tube Sealing for Consistent, Traceable Lab Workflows
Tube sealing is a critical post‑analytical step that protects sample integrity and enables reliable storage, transport, and downstream testing. When performed manually, sealing introduces repetitive tasks, variability, and unnecessary touchpoints. Brooks Laboratory Automation Solutions help laboratories automate tube sealing to improve consistency, reduce errors, and streamline end‑to‑end workflows.
Why Manual Tube Sealing Slows Your Lab Down
From analyzer output to storage or transport, every manual step increases time, cost, and risk.
Each additional touchpoint compounds inefficiency—especially in high‑volume or multi‑discipline labs.
Repetitive manual sealing that consumes staff time
Inconsistent seal quality that can compromise sample integrity
Manual re-racking and sorting delays
Limited visibility into sample location and status
Rework caused by missed or incomplete test requests
Seal. Rerack. Repeat.
Brooks PathFinder™ solutions automate tube sealing while intelligently managing what happens next. Samples are scanned, selectively foil sealed, re‑racked, and tracked—reducing manual intervention and improving workflow reliability.
With automated tube sealing, laboratories can:
- Reduce repetitive manual sealing tasks
- Ensure consistent, reliable seal quality
- Automatically re‑rack tubes for storage or transport
- Track sample location with or without LIS connectivity
- Confirm test completion before final storage
Brooks PathFinder™ Solutions for Tube Sealing
PathFinderTM does your repetitive tasks…consistently, so you can be where you are needed most.
Brooks PathFinderTM 350A
The PathFinder 350A is designed for post‑analytical workflows, automating foil sealing and intelligent sorting to support archiving and long‑term storage.
Best suited for:
- Post‑analytical sealing and storage workflows
- Labs managing high volumes of samples requiring secure sealing
Brooks PathFinderTM Flex 350A
The PathFinder Flex 350A adds flexibility to automated tube sealing, supporting inbound and outbound rack handling and multiple destination workflows.
Best suited for:
- Laboratories with changing or complex sealing and storage needs
- Environments requiring flexible routing and scalability
Brooks PathFinderTM 900
The PathFinder 900 integrates automated tube sealing into a high‑speed robotic workstation that supports complex, multi‑step sample processing, distribution, and storage.
Best suited for:
- Busy pathology laboratories
- High‑throughput environments requiring sealing, sorting, and sample distribution in a single system
Ready to simplify tube sealing in your lab?
Whether you’re improving post‑analytical efficiency or designing a more automated sample management strategy, Brooks has a PathFinder™ solution to support your tube sealing workflows. Connect with our expert team to find the right system for your laboratory.