cobas p 512 Part A - General information
Operator's Manual - Version 1.6 - 10/2015 1-25
1.6.3 Placement of the barcode label
The following requirements must be met when placing a printed barcode label on a sample
tube.
The label should run the length of the tube. It should be placed as parallel as possible to the
tube edge.
The barcode must be fully readable from one side.
The label must be applied smoothly (wrinkle-free). The label should contain no "dog-eared"
corner, wrinkles, or edges which stick out.
NOTICE
A poorly-placed label will cause the tube to be sorted out with an error code (refer to the sample
graphic of correct and incorrect placement for barcode labels).
There may only be one barcode on each tube. A used tube with an old label should not be re-
used, since the old barcode can cause read errors.
If there is a manufacturer marking on the tube, this should be covered with the label when
possible.