Why grossing is a barcode checkpoint
Grossing is where specimen identity becomes cassette identity. If the label smears, fades, or fails to scan after processing, traceability breaks before embedding. UV laser direct-on-cassette marking is designed to resist solvent smudging and should be validated against the lab's actual processing protocol.
- Print accession, block, and encoded barcode data at the bench
- Validate scan quality after the lab's actual processing protocol
- Use on-demand printing for exceptions and urgent cases
- Keep hopper assignments aligned with cassette type rules