Special Chemistry Workflow

Serology/Immunology Frozen Storage

The Challenge

Up to 3,000 aliquots per day require long-term frozen storage with differential retention requirements based on requested tests. Aliquots are performed on the laboratory’s track system, but samples then require manual capping, LIS checking for test completeness, scanning into storage, and placement in storage racks. Duplicate tubes for patients must be identified and discarded.

Manual Workflow

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Manual Capping

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Check LIS

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Find Duplicates

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Scan + Assign

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Place in Storage

PathFinder Solution

Track Output →

Aliquots from Primary Tubes

PathFinder 450S

PathFinder 450S

Automated Recursive Sorting

Smart Routing:

  • Short-term
  • Long-term
  • Discard duplicates
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Key Benefits of Automating Special Chemistry Workflows

  • Foil seal validated for long-term frozen storage integrity
  • Differential sorting saves significant freezer space
  • Optimized storage through automatic duplicate tube identification
  • LIS connectivity identifies incomplete testing before storage
  • High-capacity 128-position storage racks

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