LabTAG, a division of GA International, is primarily a manufacturer of specialty laboratory labels (e.g., cryogenic, chemical-resistant). The 'Labtag Software' offering is a suite of labeling and informatics solutions that the company sells, supports, and integrates with to provide a complete sample identification workflow.
Product Overview & Key Benefits LabTAG's software solutions are designed for biomedical research labs, biobanks, hospitals, and other healthcare institutions. The core value proposition is enabling accurate, error-free sample identification under extreme laboratory conditions (e.g., liquid nitrogen, autoclaving, harsh chemicals). The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified, emphasizing quality and reliability for mission-critical labeling.
Main Features and Capabilities The software solutions are categorized into two main groups:
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Label Design & Print Software: LabTAG resells and supports industry-standard software such as BarTender™, ZebraDesigner™, and LabelLIVE™. These applications allow users to:
- Create and customize label templates with text, logos, and graphics.
- Generate 1D and 2D barcodes.
- Implement variable data and serialization for unique sample tracking.
- Connect and integrate information from databases (e.g., Microsoft Access, Excel).
- Support RFID encoding.
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Informatics Software Integration: LabTAG's labels and labeling systems are designed to integrate with major Laboratory Informatics software, including LIMS, LIS, ELN, EMR, and EHR systems, providing the added power to store, track, trace, and report on sample and patient data.
Target Users and Use Cases Target users include lab technicians, researchers, biobank managers, and clinical trial coordinators. Primary use cases are comprehensive sample identification and tracking in high-stress environments like biobanking, histology, clinical trials, and automated labeling.
