Chapter 12: Specifications/Limitations
Barcode Types
Codabar:
Codabar is a self-checking, numeric-only barcode. Codabar can encode the digits 0 through 9, six symbols
(- : . $ / +) and the start/stop characters A, B, C, D, E, *, N or T. Codabar is used in libraries, blood banks, the overnight
package delivery industry and a variety of other information processing applications.
Code 128:
A barcode type that provides excellent density for all-numeric data and good density for alphanumeric data. The Code
128 standard is maintained by AIM (Automatic Identification Manufacturers).
Code 39:
A barcode type that is widely used in many industries and is the standard for many government barcode specifications,
including the U.S. Department of Defense. Code 39 is defined in American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
standard MH10.8M-1983.
Code 93:
A barcode type that encodes exactly the same characters as Code 39, but uses nine barcode elements per character
instead of 15.
I 2 of 5:
Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5) is a numeric-only barcode widely used in warehouse and industrial applications.
The data must consist of an even number of digits.
EAN:
EAN is an abbreviation for ‘European Article Numbering. EAN-13 is used worldwide for marking retail goods. It
encodes 13 characters: the rst two are a country code, followed by 10 data digits and a checksum. Two-digit and ve-
digit supplemental barcodes may be added for a total of 14 or 17 data digits. EAN-8 code is a shortened version of
the EAN-13 code. It includes a two-digit country code, ve data digits and a checksum digit. Two-digit and ve-digit
extension barcodes may be added.
Consult instructions for use.
Recyclable.
For in vitro diagnostic use only.
Method of sterility for Lancets only. Sterilized using irradiation (Lancets only).
WARNING: Potential Biohazard. Consider all clinical specimens, reagents,
controls, etc., that contain human blood or serum as potentially infectious.
Always wear gloves and follow your facility’s biohazard safety policies and procedures.
Date of Manufacture
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Questions? Refer to Page 10-9 For Technical Support Instructions.
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