Label_and_Ribbon_Technical_Specifications_06-26-19.xlsx
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Label and Ribbon Technical Specifications 06-26-19
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| Label type | Size Label | ||
| 1 | Pre-printed Batch LAN Labels | Total Label Slze: 1.5" x 1.5", Internal Label Size 1: 0.625" x 1.5", Internal Label Size 2: 0.292" x 1.5" | |
| 2 | Form Number Labels | Total Label Size: 2.875" x 1.5", Internal Label Size: 1.4375" x 0.375" | |
| 3 | Folder Labels | Total Label Size: 2.875" x 1.5", Internal Label Size: 1.4375" x 0.375" | |
| 4 | Tray Labels | 4.0" x 1.011, Fanfold | |
| 5 | Blank Batch LAN Labels | Total Label Slze: 1.5" x 1.5", Internal Label Size 1: 0.625" x 1.5", Internal Label Size 2: 0.292" x 1.5" | QC |
| 6 | Morpher Labels | 1.5" x .375", 1/8" space between each label | |
| 7 | Confirmation Label | 1.45669" (37mm) x .590551(15mm) 1/8" space between each label | QC |
| 8 | SP Blank Labels | Total Label Size: 2.875" x 1.5", Internal Label Size: 1.4375" x 0.375" |
| Accetable Test Result | |
| Label Intact | No tears, print legible and barcode readable |
| Acceptable Adhesiveness | original label placement unchanged, able to readhere after multiple (as specified) removal/reapply cycles |
| Confirm Adhesiveness | original label placement unchanged, able to readhere minimum 4 removal/reapply cycles |
| Acceptable Material | Labels are compatible with current printer and ribbon, and are the correct size |
Pre-printed Batch LAN Label
| Pre-Printed Bar Code Single Ply Labels, Total Label Slze: 1.5" x 1.5", Internal Label Size 1: 0.625" x 1.5", Internal Label Size 2: 0.292" x 1.5" | |||||||
| Each set contains 120 Unique sequenced labels | |||||||
| SECTION | Test Number | REQUIREMENT | POTENTIAL PROBLEM | Test to perform | Expected Result | ||
| Printed text / barcode | Label Material | Adhesive | |||||
| SP | Must withstand: |
1 Label transfer at least 3 times, maintain adhesive -Acceptable Adhesiveness -Label Intact QC, SP 2 Refrigeration 2-8℃ -Acceptable Adhesiveness -Label Intact QC, SP 3 Freezer below 0℃ (-18 to -23℃) -Acceptable Adhesiveness -Label Intact QC, SP 4 Water and urine, waterproof -Acceptable Adhesiveness -Label Intact QC, SP 5 Handling of up to 7 times -Acceptable Adhesiveness -Label Intact QC, SP 6 Thaw and re-freeze processes -Acceptable Adhesiveness -Label Intact QC, SP 7 Adhesive must be able to withstand above conditions. Sticky enough to be transferred multiple times, but not so sticky that label breaks when trying to peel it off or falls off if it gets wet. Needs to be sticky enough to adhere to paper for long periods of time (>1yr). Sticky enough but not too sticky that label rips the paper A label or adhesive that doesn't withstand above conditions may result in labels coming off--> LAX specimen(s)--> re-extract --> increased TAT Apply on plastic bottle and form and try removing labels multiple times to see effectiveness of adhesive -Acceptable Adhesiveness -Label Intact
| QC, SP (*Screening, see below for similar concern) | 8 | Needs to be able to scan using the current handheld scanners and legible. Needs to be able to scan/morph. | If doesn't scan won't be entered into the computer which would null current process and if illegible techs can't verify if LAN printing out is correct | Scan using current scanners into computer. Also morph using morphers. | -Label Intact |
| QC, SP (*Screening, see below for similar concern) | 9 | Size needs to fit over plastic test tube without overlapping; can't cover entire tube | Incorrect size of label may cause the labels to overlap, rendering it unreadable by the scanners. | Place label on tube and see if it overlaps | -Acceptable Material |
| QC, SP (*Screening, see below for similar concern) | 10 | Needs to adhere to plastic polypropylene test tube, plastic bottle and cap and paper. Must withstand wetness from urine and condensation from the fridge. If the tube or bottle gets wet it shouldn't fall off, smear or lift. It needs to be sticky enough to reapply/apply. |
Shouldn't be too thick where the tube with the LAN can't be inserted in the batch rack If it doesn't stick to tube it will affect current process. If gets wet and doesn’t stick, results in taping excessive stickers to tubes, and possible LAX specimen(s). Also may result in false positive Place label on tubes, bottles and caps, and paper and see if sticks well
Perform pours with labels on test tube and bottles see if labels fall off, smear or lifts. Does it fit in rack
Then place these in refrigerator and see if labels fall off. Then in freezer. Then thaw and freeze -Acceptable Adhesiveness -Acceptable Material -Label Intact QC, SP (*Screening, see below for similar concern) 11 Size needs to fit within pre-determined field/blocks on paper without going into the other block. Needs to be durable (will it be readable and sticky after 1-3yrs) Incorrect size of label may cause the labels to go into the other blocks causing incorect scanning and false positive Place label on paper and see if fits nicely in blocks and if somewhat easy to remove without ripping the paper
| Wet paper, does label stick, smear, fall off, flag | -Acceptable Material | |||||
| QC,*Screen | 12 | Dimensions | May cover the entire tube, technician may not see the sample volume | Place label on tube | Should not cover entire length of tube and should not overlap | |
| *Screen | 13 | Adhesive | May not stick on tube when semi-wet | Have SP tech label tubes that are somewhat wet and then transfer to Screening | Label adheres to plastic tube at all times, from beginning to end of day | |
| *Screen | 14 | Adhesive | May not stay on tube when refrigerated | Refrigerate tube with labels | Label continues to adhere to tubes after removing from fridge and sitting out a day | |
| *Screen | 15 | Top Coat | May not scan barcode for barcode error fixes | |||
| Print barcode on label and scan with scanner | Labels are scannable and barcode info. correct | |||||
| *Screen | 16 | Top Coat | May be easily damaged/smeared by abrasions, moisture, wear and tear | Have SP or QC print barcode on label with current ink supply and see if it dries fast | Labels are scannable and barcode info. correct | |
| QC,Screen | 17 | Compatible | May not be read by AU5800 for some unknown reason | Calibrate and run a batch or non-chain with new labels | Labels are scannable and barcode info. correct with no barcode read errors from the analyzer | |
| QC,*Screen | 18 | Thickness | If to thick, may be difficult to place labeled tube into Screening rack for SP techs | Ask SP to place labeled tubes into Screening racks | SP not struggling when placing tube in screening rack | |
| Screen | 19 | Thickness | If to thick, may be difficult to remove tube from Screening rack | Screening tech will manually remove tubes from Screening racks | Screening tech not struggling when removing tube from screening rack |
Form Number Labels
| Pre-Printed Bar Code Single Ply Labels, Total Label Size: 2.875" x 1.5", Internal Label Size: 1.4375" x 0.375" | |||||
| 4 label sets per sheets/number, 12 sheets/numbers per set | |||||
| SECTION | Test Number | REQUIREMENT | POTENTIAL PROBLEM | Test to perform | Expected Result |
| Printed text / barcode | |||||
| SP | Must withstand: | ||||
| 1 | Label transfer at least 3 times, maintain adhesive | -Acceptable Adhesiveness |
-Label Intact 2 Water and urine, waterproof -Acceptable Adhesiveness -Label Intact 3 Handling of up to 7 times -Acceptable Adhesiveness -Label Intact SP 4 Adhesive must be able to withstand above conditions. Sticky enough to be transferred multiple times, but not so sticky that label breaks when trying to peel it off or falls off if it gets wet. Needs to be sticky enough to adhere to paper for long periods of time (>1yr). Sticky enough but not too sticky that label rips the paper A label or adhesive that doesn't withstand above conditions may result in labels coming off--> LAX specimen(s)--> re-extract --> increased TAT Apply on paper and try removing labels multiple times to see effectiveness of adhesive and if paper rips -Acceptable Adhesiveness -Label Intact
| SP | 5 | Needs to be able to scan using the current handheld scanners and legible. Needs to be able to scan/morph, legible, and durable (will it be readable after 1-3yrs) | If doesn't scan won't be entered into the computer which would null current process and if illegible techs can't verify if info printing out correct | Scan using current scanners into computer and on morphers | -Label Intact |
| SP | 6 | Size needs to fit upper side of 2624 without being too large that it blocks unit info | Place label on paper and see if fits nicely in the corner and if somewhat easy to remove without ripping the paper | -Acceptable Material | |
| SP | 7 | Must withstand wetness from urine. If the the paper gets wet it shouldn't fall off, smear or lift. It needs to be sticky enough to reapply/apply. | If gets wet and doesn’t stick, may cause the mislabeling of forms and incorrect forms being associated with different specimens. Difficulty in locating forms | Label form and wet paper to see if labels fall off, smears or lifts. |
-Acceptable Adhesiveness
Folder Labels
| Pre-Printed Bar Code Piggyback Labels, Total Label Size: 2.875" x 1.5", Internal Label Size: 1.4375" x 0.375" | |||||
| Each set cut, folded, and separated into sets of 12 numbers/labels | |||||
| SECTION | Test Number | REQUIREMENT | POTENTIAL PROBLEM | Test to perform | Expected Result |
| Printed text / barcode | |||||
| SP | Must withstand: |
1 Label transfer at least 3 times, maintain adhesive -Acceptable Adhesiveness
2 Water and urine, waterproof -Acceptable Adhesiveness -Label Intact 3 Handling of up to 7 times -Acceptable Adhesiveness -Label Intact SP 4 Adhesive must be able to withstand above conditions. Sticky enough to be transferred multiple times, but not so sticky that label breaks when trying to peel it off or falls off if it gets wet. Needs to be sticky enough to adhere to paper for long periods of time (>1yr). Sticky enough but not too sticky that label rips the paper A label or adhesive that doesn't withstand above conditions may result in labels coming off--> LAX specimen(s)--> re-extract --> increased TAT Apply on paper and try removing labels multiple times to see effectiveness of adhesive and if paper rips -Acceptable Adhesiveness -Label Intact
| SP | 5 | Needs to be able to scan using the current handheld scanners and legible. Needs to be able to scan/morph, legible, and durable (will it be readable after 1-3yrs) | If doesn't scan won't be entered into the computer which would null current process and if illegible techs can't verify if info printing out correct | Scan using current scanners into computer and on morphers | -Label Intact |
| SP | 6 | Size needs to fit within fields without overlapping. | Incorrect size of label may cause the labels to go into the other blocks causing incorect scanning | Place label on paper and see if fits nicely in blocks and if somewhat easy to remove without ripping the paper | -Acceptable Material |
| SP | 7 | Must withstand wetness from urine. If the folder gets wet the label shouldn't fall off, smear or lift. It needs to be sticky enough to reapply/apply. | If gets wet and doesn’t stick, may cause the mislabeling of folder and incorrect folders being associated with different forms. | Label manila folders and see if labels fall off |
If labels get wet see if fall off, smear or lifts -Acceptable Adhesiveness
Standard Folder Labels
| Custom Printed Standard Folder Labels, Size; 4.0" x 1.011, Fanfold | |||||
| Prep-Printed In sets of 3, Perfed every 3 Labels | |||||
| SECTION | Test Number | REQUIREMENT | POTENTIAL PROBLEM | Test to perform | Expected Result |
| Printed text / barcode | |||||
| SP | Must withstand: |
1 Label transfer at least 3 times, maintain adhesive -Acceptable Adhesiveness
2 Water and urine, waterproof -Acceptable Adhesiveness -Label Intact 3 Handling of up to 4 times -Acceptable Adhesiveness -Label Intact SP 4 Adhesive must be able to withstand above conditions. Sticky enough to be transferred multiple times, but not so sticky that label breaks when trying to peel it off or falls off if it gets wet or rips paper. May fall off of trays and cause mislabeling and then premature dumping of specimens Apply on paper and trays and try removing labels multiple times to see effectiveness of adhesive and if paper rips -Acceptable Adhesiveness -Label Intact SP 5 Size needs to fit in on the trays and folder without being too big Place label on tray, folder and paper see if fits nicely and if somewhat easy to remove without ripping the paper -Acceptable Adhesiveness -Acceptable Material -Label Intact SP 6 Must withstand wetness from urine. If the paper gets wet it shouldn't fall off, smear or lift. It needs to be sticky enough to reapply/apply. May fall off of trays and cause mislabeling and then premature dumping of specimens Place on paper, tray and folder see if when gets wet if labels fall off, smears or lifts -Acceptable Adhesiveness -Label Intact SP 7 Must be able to apply a folder label on top and this tray label shouldn't rip when folder labels adhered to the top Folder labels may fall off and same as above Place folder label on top and see if sticky.
Wet tray label and see if folder label falls off -Acceptable Adhesiveness -Acceptable Material
Blank Batch LAN Label
| Single Ply Labels, Total Label Slze: 1.5" x 1.5", Internal Label Size 1: 0.625" x 1.5", Internal Label Size 2: 0.292" x 1.5" | |||||
| SECTION | Test Number | REQUIREMENT | POTENTIAL PROBLEM | Test to perform | Expected Result |
| Printed text / barcode | |||||
| SP | Must withstand: |
1 Label transfer at least 3 times, maintain adhesive -Acceptable Adhesiveness
QC, SP 2 Refrigeration 2-8℃ -Acceptable Adhesiveness -Label Intact QC, SP 3 Freezer below 0℃ (-18 to -23℃) -Acceptable Adhesiveness -Label Intact QC, SP 4 Water and urine, waterproof -Acceptable Adhesiveness -Label Intact QC, SP 5 Handling of up to 7 times -Acceptable Adhesiveness -Label Intact QC, SP 6 Thaw and re-freeze processes -Acceptable Adhesiveness -Label Intact QC, SP 7 Adhesive must be able to withstand above conditions. Sticky enough to be transferred multiple times, but not so sticky that label breaks when trying to peel it off or falls off if it gets wet. Needs to be sticky enough to adhere to paper for long periods of time (>1yr). Sticky enough but not too sticky that label rips the paper A label or adhesive that doesn't withstand above conditions may result in labels coming off--> LAX specimen(s)--> re-extract --> increased TAT Apply on plastic bottle and form and try removing labels multiple times to see effectiveness of adhesive -Acceptable Adhesiveness -Label Intact
| QC, SP, *Screening (see below for similar concern) | 8 | Needs to be able to scan using the current handheld scanners and legible. Needs to be able to scan/morph. | If doesn't scan won't be entered into the computer which would null current process and if illegible techs can't verify if LAN printing out is correct | Scan using current scanners into computer. Also morph using morphers. | -Label Intact |
| QC, SP, Screen | 9 | Print using current Zebra ZT610 printer. Thermal transfer ribbon that we currently use holds up well & is made for our printers. (3.54"x90mmx450M) |
Duplicate on duplicator printers Zebra 3842 (ribbon 64mmx74M) and Godex PBS3000/RT730i (ribbon 2.13"x54mmx300M) Must fit in our printers & be compatible with label type or we will not be able to aliquot as outlined in SOP. Needs to fit in current label feeder Print labels using current printer and ink
| Place in label feeder and see it feeds well | -Acceptable Material | |||||
| QC, SP, *Screening (see below for similar concern) | 10 | Size needs to fit over plastic test tube without overlapping; can't cover entire tube | Incorrect size of label may cause the labels to overlap, rendering it unreadable by the scanners. | Place label on tube and see if it overlaps | -Acceptable Material | |
| QC, SP, *Screening (see below for similar concern) | 11 | Needs to adhere to plastic polypropylene test tube, plastic bottle and cap and paper. Must withstand wetness from urine and condensation from the fridge. If the tube or bottle gets wet it shouldn't fall off, smear or lift. It needs to be sticky enough to reapply/apply. |
Shouldn't be too thick where the tube with the LAN can't be inserted in the batch rack If it doesn't stick to tube it will affect current process. If gets wet and doesn’t stick, results in taping excessive stickers to tubes, and possible LAX specimen(s). Also may result in false positive Place label on tubes, bottles and caps, and paper and see if sticks well
Perform pours with labels on test tube and bottles see if labels fall off, smear or lifts. Does it fit in rack
Then place these in refrigerator and see if labels fall off. Then in freezer. Then thaw and freeze -Acceptable Adhesiveness -Acceptable Material -Label Intact SP 12 Size needs to fit within pre-determined field/blocks on paper without going into the other block. Needs to be durable (will it be readable and sticky after 1-3yrs) Incorrect size of label may cause the labels to go into the other blocks causing incorect scanning and false positive Place label on paper and see if fits nicely in blocks and if somewhat easy to remove without ripping the paper
| Wet paper, does label stick, smear, fall off, flag | -Acceptable Material | |||||
| QC,*Screen | Dimensions | May cover the entire tube, technician may not see the sample volume | Place label on tube | Should not cover entire length of tube and should not overlap | ||
| *Screen | Adhesive | May not stick on tube when semi-wet | Have SP tech label tubes that are somewhat wet and then transfer to Screening | Label adheres to plastic tube at all times, from beginning to end of day | ||
| *Screen | Adhesive | May not stay on tube when refrigerated | Refrigerate tube with labels | Label continues to adhere to tubes after removing from fridge and sitting out a day | ||
| *Screen | Top Coat | May not scan barcode for barcode error fixes | ||||
| Print barcode on label and scan with scanner | Labels are scannable and barcode info. correct | |||||
| *Screen | Top Coat | May be easily damaged/smeared by abrasions, moisture, wear and tear | Have SP or QC print barcode on label with current ink supply and see if it dries fast | Labels are scannable and barcode info. correct | ||
| QC, Screen | Compatible | May not be read by AU5800 for some unknown reason | Calibrate and run a batch or non-chain with new labels | Labels are scannable and barcode info. correct with no barcode read errors from the analyzer | ||
| QC, *Screen | Thickness | If to thick, may be difficult to place labeled tube into Screening rack for SP techs | Ask SP to place labeled tubes into Screening racks | SP not struggling when placing tube in screening rack | ||
| Screen | Thickness | If to thick, may be difficult to remove tube from Screening rack | Screening tech will manually remove tubes from Screening racks | Screening tech not struggling when removing tube from screening rack |
Extraction Label
| Thermal Transfer Label, Blank, Size: 1.5" x .375", 1/8" space between each label | |||||
| SECTION | Test Number | REQUIREMENT | POTENTIAL PROBLEM | Test to perform | Expected Result |
| Printed text / barcode | |||||
| SP | Must withstand: | ||||
| 1 | Label transfer at least 3 times, maintain adhesive | -Acceptable Adhesiveness |
-Label Intact 2 Refrigeration 2-8℃ -Acceptable Adhesiveness -Label Intact 3 Freezer below 0℃ (-18 to -23℃) -Acceptable Adhesiveness -Label Intact 4 Water and urine, waterproof -Acceptable Adhesiveness -Label Intact 5 Handling of up to 7 times -Acceptable Adhesiveness -Label Intact 6 Thaw and re-freeze processes
-Acceptable Adhesiveness -Label Intact SP 7 Adhesive must be able to withstand above conditions. Sticky enough to be transferred multiple times, but not so sticky that label breaks when trying to peel it off or falls off if it gets wet. Needs to be sticky enough to adhere to paper for long periods of time (>1yr). Sticky enough but not too sticky that label rips the paper A label or adhesive that doesn't withstand above conditions may result in labels coming off--> LAX specimen(s)--> re-extract --> increased TAT Apply on paper and try removing labels multiple times to see effectiveness of adhesive and if paper rips -Acceptable Adhesiveness -Label Intact
| SP | 8 | Needs to be able to scan using the current handheld scanners and still be legible. Needs to be able to scan/morph, legible, and durable (will it be readable and sticky after 1-3yrs) | If doesn't scan won't be entered into the computer which would null current process and if illegible techs can't verify if info printing out correct | Scan using current scanners into computer and on morphers | -Label Intact |
| SP | 9 | Print using Zebra 3842 (ribbon 64mmx74M) and Godex PBS3000/RT730i (ribbon 2.13"x54mmx300M) printers | Must fit in our printers & be compatible with label type | Print labels using current printer and ink | -Acceptable Material |
| SP | 10 | Size needs to fit within pre-determined field/blocks on paper without going into the other block | Incorrect size of label may cause the labels to go into the other blocks causing incorect scanning | Place label on paper and see if fits nicely in blocks and if somewhat easy to remove without ripping the paper | -Acceptable Material |
| SP | 11 | Needs to adhere to plastic bottle and cap, the outside of the package container, as well as extraction rack. | |||
| Place label on plastic bottle and cap, the outside of the package container, as well as extraction rack, and see if sticks well | -Acceptable Material |
-Label Intact
SP 12 Must withstand wetness from urine and condensation from the fridge. If the plastic bottle or box gets wet it shouldn't fall off, smear or lift. It needs to be sticky enough to reapply/apply. If gets wet and doesn’t stick, results in taping excessive stickers to bottles and box, and possible LAX specimen(s). Also possible false positive Label plastic bottle and cap, the outside of the package container, as well as extraction rack, and place in refrigerator and freezer see if labels fall off
See if labels fall off, smear or lifts after removing from fridge and freezer -Acceptable Adhesiveness -Label Intact
| Screen | 13 | Dimensions | May not fit on Assay Review sheet form nicely in the designated area | Adjust the Assay Review form to fit label | Label doesn't cover anything on form |
| Screen | 14 | Dimensions | May not fit on Assay Review sheet form nicely in the designated area | Find a label that will fit Assay Review form | Label doesn't cover anything on form |
New size Extraction Label
| SECTION | Test Number | REQUIREMENT | POTENTIAL PROBLEM | Test to perform | Expected Result | ||
| Printed text / barcode | Label Material | Adhesive | |||||
| QC, EXT | 1 | Current label size fits perfectly around the analyzer vials without overlapping & impeding any portion of the printed barcode. |
| REQUIRED SIZE: 1.45669" (37mm) x .590551(15mm) | Incorrect size of label may cause the labels to overlap, rendering it unreadable by the scanners. | |||
| EXT | MUST WITHSTAND: | |||
| 2 | Dry Heat up to 70°C | -Confirm Adhesiveness |
-Label Intact 3 Autoclave at 121°C, Steam, Acidic conditions -Confirm Adhesiveness
QC, EXT 4 Label transfer at least 3 times, maintain adhesive
-no longer legible to accurately identify material content for accurate distribution and testing of material as well as potential use of using expired visibly read/scan after test reaffix label multiple times -Confirm Adhesiveness -Label Intact 5 Water bath up to 55°C, up to 3 times @ 15 min each -Confirm Adhesiveness -Label Intact 6 dry ice bath -78.5°C -Confirm Adhesiveness -Label Intact
| QC, SP | 7 | Refrigeration 2-8℃; Sticky enough to be transferred multiple times, but not so sticky that label breaks when trying to peel it off or falls off if it gets wet | labels coming off--> LAX specimen(s)--> re-extract --> increased TAT | |
| tdamaged label from normal daily use with freeze/thaw temperature changes. | visibly read/scan after test | Apply on tube and store in refer to see effectiveness of adhesive | -Confirm Adhesiveness |
-Label Intact QC, SP 8 Water and urine (waterproof); Sticky enough to be transferred multiple times, but not so sticky that label breaks when trying to peel it off or falls off if it gets wet labels coming off--> LAX specimen(s)--> re-extract --> increased TAT -damaged label from normal daily use with exposure to urine and freeze/thaw temperature changes.
visibly read/scan after test Apply on glass tube and expose to water/urine to see effectiveness of adhesive -Confirm Adhesiveness -Label Intact
| 9 | EXPOSURE TO SOLVENTS: | |
| 10 | Concentrated Hydrochloric Acid | -Confirm Adhesiveness |
-Label Intact 11 Acetic Acid -Confirm Adhesiveness -Label Intact 12 Iodomethane -Confirm Adhesiveness -Label Intact 13 Iso-octane -Confirm Adhesiveness -Label Intact 14 n-butyl chloride -Confirm Adhesiveness -Label Intact 15 hexane, -Confirm Adhesiveness -Label Intact QC, EXT 16 Acetonitrile -damaged label from normal daily use with exposure to urine, chemicals. Place labels on to glass/plasitic tubes and expose to chemicals Apply on tube and expose to solvent to see effectiveness of adhesive -Confirm Adhesiveness -Label Intact 17 Ammonium Hyrdoxide -Confirm Adhesiveness -Label Intact 18 Potassium Hydroxide -Confirm Adhesiveness -Label Intact QC, EXT 19 Methanol -damaged label from normal daily use with exposure to chemicals Apply on tube and sexpose to solvent to see effectiveness of adhesive -Confirm Adhesiveness -Label Intact 20 Ethyl Acetate -Confirm Adhesiveness -Label Intact 21 Dichloromethane -Confirm Adhesiveness -Label Intact QC 22 Isopropanol -damaged label from normal daily use with exposure to chemicals Apply on tube and sexpose to solvent to see effectiveness of adhesive -Confirm Adhesiveness -Label Intact QC, EXT 23 Adhesive must be able to withstand above conditions. Sticky enough to be transferred multiple times, but not so sticky that label breaks when trying to peel it off. A label or adhesive that doesn't withstand above conditions may result in labels coming off--> LAX specimen(s)--> re-extract --> increased TAT put through extraction process for each method -Confirm Adhesiveness -Label Intact
| EXT/SP/QC | 24 | Print using Zebra GX430t (ribbon 64mmx74M) printer | Must fit in our printers & be compatible with label type or we will not be able to aliquot as outlined in SOP | Print labels using current printer and ink | -Acceptable Material | |||
| GCMS | 25 | In the event that a label gets damaged during the extraction process & cannot be read by the MSD, GCMS tech has to create a new label. Printer uses the small labels that QC & SP used to have. | ||||||
| These are not exposed to any special conditions. | all labels need to be readable by the MSD scanner for proper analysis. | Acceptable Material | ||||||
| GCMS | 26 | Label thickness must be thin enough to fit in the MSD barcode scanner (spinning scanner) and fit when being replaced in the tray. | this is an automated process so if label is too thick, it will not fit in the scanner & will cause errors & delays in shooting the batch. It may also cause errors when replacing the vial back into the tray if it doesn't fit perfectly--there is not extra room in the tray openings. | Acceptable Material | ||||
| SP | Must withstand: | |||||||
| SP, QC | 29 | Needs to be able to scan using the current handheld scanners and must be legible | If doesn't scan won't be entered into the computer which would null current process and if illegible techs can't verify if LAN printing out is correct | Scan using current scanners into computer | -Label intact | |||
| SP, QC | 30 | Size needs to fit over test tube without overlapping. | Incorrect size of label may cause the labels to overlap, rendering it unreadable by the scanners. | Place label on glass tube and see if it overlaps | -Acceptable Material | |||
| SP, QC | 31 | Needs to adhere to glass test tube. Must withstand wetness from urine and condensation from the fridge. If the tube gets wet it shouldn't fall off, smear or lift. It needs to be sticky enough to reapply/apply. | If it doesn't stick to glass tube it will affect current process. If gets wet and doesn’t stick, results in taping excessive stickers to tubes, and possible LAX specimen(s) | visibly read/scan after test | Place label on glass tubes and see if sticks well |
Perform pours with labels on test tube and see if labels fall off, smear or lifts.
Then place these in refrigerator and see if labels fall off and same as above -Acceptable Adhesiveness -Label Intact
| SP, QC | 32 | Label thickness must be thin enough to fit in the extraction rack | May not fit the current racks and will have to discard and pruchase new ones | Place label on tube and see if it fits in the extraction rack with ease | -Acceptable Material | ||
| QC | 33 | can transfer from test tube to paperwork without falling off paperwork. Can be cleanly removed from paperwork (without tear) and readhere without falling off paperwork. | damage forensic document when readjusting adhered label. Unecessary time to fix document. | visibly read/scan after test | Place labels test tube, remove and adhere on paper then remove and readhere on paper | --Acceptable Adhesiveness |
-paperwork not ripped after adjusting label
QC 34 Able to write on labels without the writing becoming smeared (e.g. intiials/date) forensic pen/ink documentation smearing and no longer forensically legible. Identification of markings inaccurate Write on labels with permamenat ink pen and smudge with finger, expose to water, urine, solvents, and temperature conditions 7
SP Blank Labels
| Thermal Transfer Label, Blank, Total Label Size: 2.875" x 1.5", Internal Label Size: 1.4375" x 0.375" | |||||
| SECTION | Test Number | REQUIREMENT | POTENTIAL PROBLEM | Test to perform | Expected Result |
| Printed text / barcode | |||||
| SP | Must withstand: | ||||
| 1 | Label transfer at least 3 times, maintain adhesive | -Acceptable Adhesiveness |
-Label Intact 2 Water and urine, waterproof -Acceptable Adhesiveness -Label Intact 3 Handling of up to 7 times -Acceptable Adhesiveness -Label Intact SP 4 Adhesive must be able to withstand above conditions. Sticky enough to be transferred multiple times, but not so sticky that label breaks when trying to peel it off or falls off if it gets wet. Needs to be sticky enough to adhere to paper for long periods of time (>1yr). Sticky enough but not too sticky that label rips the paper A label or adhesive that doesn't withstand above conditions may result in labels coming off--> LAX specimen(s)--> re-extract --> increased TAT Apply on paper and try removing labels multiple times to see effectiveness of adhesive and if paper rips -Acceptable Adhesiveness -Label Intact
| SP | 5 | Needs to be able to scan using the current handheld scanners and legible. Needs to be able to scan/morph, legible, and durable (will it be readable after 1-3yrs) | If doesn't scan won't be entered into the computer which would null current process and if illegible techs can't verify if info printing out correct | Scan using current scanners into computer and on morphers | -Label Intact |
| SP | 6 | Print using current Zebra ZT610 printer. Thermal transfer ribbon that we currently use holds up well & is made for our printers. (3.54"x90mmx450M) |
| Duplicate on duplicator printers Zebra 3842 (ribbon 64mmx74M) and Godex PBS3000/RT730i (ribbon 2.13"x54mmx300M) | Must fit in our printers & be compatible with label type | Print labels using current printer and ink | -Acceptable Material | |||
| SP | 7 | Size needs to fit upper side of 2624 and middle of 2624 without being too large that it blocks unit info | Place label on paper and see if fits nicely in the corner and if somewhat easy to remove without ripping the paper | -Acceptable Material | ||
| SP | 8 | Must withstand wetness from urine and condensation from the fridge. If the plastic bottle, box, or paper gets wet it shouldn't fall off, smear or lift. It needs to be sticky enough to reapply/apply. | If gets wet and doesn’t stick, may cause the mislabeling of forms and incorrect forms being associated with different specimens. Difficulty in locating forms. If gets wet and doesn’t stick, results in taping excessive stickers to bottles and box. | Label form and wet paper to see if labels fall off, smears or lifts. |
Label plastic bottle and cap, the outside of the package container, place in refrigerator and see if labels fall off
See if labels fall off, smear or lifts after removing from fridge -Acceptable Adhesiveness -Label Intact
| SP | 9 | Needs to adhere to plastic bottle and cap, and the outside of the package container |
| Place label on plastic bottle and cap, the outside of the package container, and see if sticks well | -Acceptable Adhesiveness |
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