Description:
Bar codes in laboratories are an essential component to an
automatic identification system that allows patient data to be captured. Bar
codes enable labs to easily track, monitor and access real-time patient data
electronically. This article discusses the importance and types of bar codes
used in laboratories.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the benefits of utilizing bar codes in the lab
- Discuss methods to automate identifying lab samples
- Discuss the principle of lean and how it applies to the lab
environment
Author(s):
Karen Appold
Launched: 2015