by George Vaniotis, Ph.D., Medical Writer, LabTAG by GA International
Anyone who has worked in a research lab, clinical lab, biobank, biorepository, or any industry that stores samples, specimens, and other material in low temperature conditions knows the importance of using cryo labels to identify containers. Storage in ultra-low temperature freezers or liquid nitrogen poses a risk to accurate sample identification, as lab labels without an adhesive designed for cryogenic environments can detach and facestock can smudge or smear due to the high humidity and fade over time. The result of this type of label failure can be devastating, requiring valuable samples to be discarded and entire experiments redone. This guide will review how to choose appropriate cryogenic labels for your lab, ensuring you enjoy efficient, accurate, and error-free sample identification.
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