Specimen tracking systems typically involve the use of barcodes, RFID tags, and specialized software to monitor and record the movement of each specimen. When a sample is collected, it is labeled with a unique identifier, often in the form of a barcode. As the specimen moves through various stages of processing, its barcode is scanned at each step, updating its status in the tracking software. This allows laboratory personnel to easily locate and retrieve the specimen at any given time.
