Samples2Box

Three Ways to Accelerate Sample Registration

Sample2Box provides flexible barcode-driven workflows to match every laboratory intake scenario. Whether processing individual tubes, entire racks, or large barcode lists, Sample2Box ensures fast registration, complete traceability, and seamless integration with LabCollector sample management.

1/Scan2Box

Register Multiple Samples Directly into a Box
Scan2Box streamlines high-throughput sample registration by allowing users to scan an entire box layout and automatically create or update all associated sample records. Samples are linked to their exact position within the box, ensuring complete traceability and efficient inventory management.

Benefits:

• Rapid registration of multiple samples in a single operation
• Automatic assignment of samples to box positions
• Reduced manual data entry and handling errors
• Improved sample traceability and storage organization
• Ideal for SBS-format racks, plates, and storage boxes

Best for: biobanking, high-volume sample intake, freezer storage management, and bulk sample registration.

2/Direct Scan

Register Individual Samples Instantly
Direct Scan is ideal for day-to-day laboratory operations where samples arrive one at a time. Simply scan a barcode and immediately create or update the associated sample record.

Benefits:

• Fast single-tube registration
• Immediate metadata entry
• Real-time barcode validation
• Perfect for routine laboratory workflows
• Compatible with standard barcode scanners

Best for: routine sample intake, bench work, and low-volume processing.

Capture Entire Racks in Seconds
Rack Scan allows laboratories to process complete tube racks while automatically preserving each sample’s physical position. Sample2Box records both the barcode and its location within the rack layout, eliminating manual position entry.

Benefits:

• Scan entire racks at once
• Automatic position mapping
• Reduced handling time
• Minimized placement errors
• Immediate box and storage traceability

Best for: biobanks, freezer inventories, clinical repositories, and high-density storage environments.

Create Hundreds of Sample Records Before Storage
Bulk Scan List is designed for high-throughput intake workflows. Scan or paste large lists of barcode identifiers and create records in minutes before physical storage assignment. Users can enrich records with metadata, validate duplicates, and apply common information across entire batches.

Benefits:

• High-speed barcode intake
• Batch record creation
• Bulk metadata assignment
• Automatic duplicate detection
• Create records now, store later

Best for: incoming shipments, biobank accessioning, large studies, and sample reception activities.

One Platform, Complete Traceability

No matter which workflow you choose, Sample2Box ensures every sample remains fully traceable from barcode registration through storage and retrieval.

• Direct Scan for individual samples
• Rack Scan for organized storage workflows
• Bulk Scan List for high-throughput sample intake

Sample2Box adapts to the way your laboratory works, providing the speed, flexibility, and traceability required for modern sample management.

TubeScan Mobile app

App to scan tube barcodes in your LabCollector and get details. This app will connect to your LabCollector via API. It works with both 1D and 2D barcodes (internal barcodes, precoded tubes, aliquots…) and gets details for samples. It also allows you to destock tubes/vials or to remove volume. Barcode lists can also be generated in a CSV file and sent by email. The app requires a working LabCollector instance with an API web service configured. TubeScan works best with LabCollector v6.0. Read more…