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Area of Science:

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Clinical Diagnostics
  • Biotechnology

Background:

  • Sample confusion is a significant challenge in the pre-analytical phase of diagnostic testing.
  • Accurate sample tracking is crucial for reliable laboratory results and patient safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and demonstrate a novel chemical coding system for unambiguous tracking of diagnostic samples.
  • To establish a method for permanent, internal labeling of liquid specimens using unique indicator compound combinations.

Main Methods:

  • A proof-of-concept system utilizing 10 stable-isotope-labeled drug derivatives as indicator substances was employed.
  • Indicator compounds were used to create a 10-digit binary ID for test tubes, indicating presence or absence.
  • Liquid chromatography tandem-mass spectrometry was used to detect indicator compounds in anonymized whole blood and plasma samples.

Main Results:

  • The system correctly identified 307 unique whole blood samples through the readout of the 10-digit binary ID.
  • The detection of indicator compounds accurately reflected their presence and number, confirming sample identity.

Conclusions:

  • The feasibility of an internal sample labeling procedure using mass spectrometry-based readout of indicator compound combinations was demonstrated.
  • This chemical coding system offers a scalable solution for sample tracking, with potential for vast combinations beyond the current study.
  • The method provides a robust approach to mitigate sample mix-ups in diagnostic workflows.