Specimen Barcode and Labeling Guide: Difference between revisions

This guide aims to provide information about what a barcode is and isn't, how it should be used, what equipment to use to read and manage barcodes and what best practices exist for different collection types (e.g., wet, pinned, on a sheet or packet). Additional information about labels, and labeling is also included. This guide will not discuss at any length RFID tags. These encoded labels are used for electronically tagging assets in a collection, e.g.,  aisles, cabinets, shelves, drawers and carts, but are not likely to be cost-effective for individual specimens.