Labware tracking system, hand-held

For clinical, biobank, and pharmaceutical research environments, the QIAGEN hand-held scanner reads 1D and 2D barcodes on tubes, vials, plates, and cryogenic storage containers, transmitting each scan to a connected LIMS or laboratory database over Wi-Fi or USB. The device supports full chain-of-custody documentation across demanding multi-site workflows.

Rated for use at ambient room temperature as well as inside refrigerated and frozen storage units, the scanner maintains read accuracy across cold-storage aisles. Each scan captures the item identifier, timestamp, and operator ID, producing automatic audit trails that reduce manual transcription errors and accelerate sample throughput in regulated settings.

The handheld reader integrates with QIAGEN primary sample technology consumables and pairs with laboratory management software to manage aliquot, plate, and tube inventories across multiple sites. The unit ships with a charging cradle, USB cable, and quick-start documentation, supporting PCR, extraction, purification, cell culture, and immunohistochemistry workflows in research use only laboratories.