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Fecal DNA test sensitivity (for colorectal cancer, gut microbiome analyses, etc.) cannot be evaluated without considering the pre-analytical steps involved in sample collection. Typically, the sampling tool's quantitative consistency is the most critical factor in analyzing fecal DNA, yet it is the most overlooked. This article discusses the appendage spoon, the quantitative consistency of the ... Read more

Selecting Sample Containers requires careful consideration and review on a case-by-case basis. Urine tests come with requirements for the collection containers, which may include the need for sterility, chemical inertness, anti-leak performance, and required volume. The use of the wrong container may lead to false negative results, sample rejection, and patient diagnosis errors. This article ... Read more

Selecting suitable Laboratory Containers impacts the safety, integrity, and accuracy of an experiment. Factors such as the type of plastic and its chemical resistance and thermal stability affect the integrity of the Laboratory Containers. Traditionally, the research community lacked the information to understand these differences and choices remained subjective, often biased, and based on opinion. ... Read more

Safeguarding biological samples is a responsibility that laboratories, clinics, and field testing sites take very seriously. Once a sample is compromised, it is not only a risk to those who come in contact with it, but it is also a loss to science. Because packaging is crucial, the packaging that is selected for transport (the ... Read more

At the center of reliable biochemical analysis, Sample Cups hold the title of the most versatile and adaptable product across a diverse set of analyzers and, consequently, one of the most arduous procurement challenges for lab management. For manufacturing and engineering-savvy companies like Trustlab, challenges represent the best opportunities. Knowing that laboratory design trends for ... Read more

For any clinical laboratory, turnaround time (TAT) is the single most visible metric of efficiency. Delays in sample collection create ripple effects—extended patient wait times, backed-up analyzers, and frustrated staff. The process begins long before the sample reaches the centrifuge. It starts with the Needle for Blood Collection used at the bedside. Choosing the wrong ... Read more