Make Frozen Sample Management Easier to Track, Search, and Control
WATSON IC Tag Jackets add RFID identification to compatible cryogenic and screw-cap tubes, helping research facilities streamline frozen sample tracking without relying solely on handwritten notes or visible labels.
Designed for universities, research institutes, core facilities, and laboratories managing frozen biological samples.
RFID sample management system shown for illustrative purposes.
When Sample Collections Grow, Manual Management Becomes Harder
Frozen sample management can become time-consuming when researchers must rely on handwritten records, individual barcode scans, or spreadsheets that are difficult to keep synchronized.
Samples Take Too Long to Find
Researchers may need to inspect multiple boxes, freezer locations, or records before locating the sample they need.
Frost Makes Labels Difficult to Read
Labels and barcodes can become difficult to confirm immediately after tubes are removed from a deep freezer.
Records Can Fall Out of Sync
Manual entry can make it harder to maintain accurate records of who stored, moved, or retrieved each sample.
Add RFID Identification to Compatible Sample Tubes
Each IC Tag Jacket contains a unique RFID tag. The unique ID can be linked with sample information in compatible sample management software, supporting more organized storage and retrieval.
- Identify samples using a unique RFID ID
- Link the ID with sample and storage information
- Search for stored samples more efficiently
- Record when, where, and by whom samples were stored
- Maintain visibility of existing tube notes and labels
Built to Support Frozen Sample Workflows
The IC Tag Jacket provides a practical identification option for laboratories seeking to improve sample traceability while continuing to use compatible tube formats.
Read IDs Without Thawing
RFID information can be read immediately after removal from −80°C storage, even when frost is present on the tube.
Support Faster Sample Searches
Sample information and storage location can be linked with a unique RFID ID to help researchers locate samples more quickly.
Keep Existing Labels Visible
The jacket is designed so that notes and identification labels already applied to the tube can remain visible.
Fit Into Existing Storage Workflows
Selected jacket types support compatible screw-cap and cryogenic tubes, helping laboratories evaluate RFID management without automatically replacing every tube format.
From Sample Registration to Retrieval
RFID identification helps connect the physical sample with its digital management record throughout the storage workflow.
Attach the Jacket
Install the appropriate IC Tag Jacket on a compatible sample tube.
Register the Sample
Link the unique RFID ID with sample details in the management software.
Store and Manage
Record the sample's storage location, user, and related information.
Search and Retrieve
Use the registered information to identify and locate the required sample.
Options for Different Tube and Storage Formats
Compatibility should be confirmed using actual tube samples before adoption.
Screw-Cap Tube Type
Designed for WATSON and compatible general-purpose screw-cap tubes.
Tube diameter: up to 10.20 mmMulti-Type Jacket
A versatile jacket type designed for selected compatible tube formats and common freezer boxes.
Tube diameter: up to 10.40 mmCryogenic Tube Type
Designed for compatible cryogenic tubes and available with a dedicated 81-position storage rack.
Dedicated rack availableLet Us Review Your Current Frozen Sample Workflow
The right configuration depends on your tube dimensions, sample volume, storage boxes, freezer setup, and desired management process. Tell us about your current workflow, and our team will review whether the IC Tag Jacket may be suitable for your application.
- Tube manufacturer and model
- Tube diameter and sample capacity
- Approximate number of stored samples
- Current freezer and storage box configuration
- Current sample management method
Questions About IC Tag Jackets
Can the IC Tag Jacket be used by itself?
No. The IC Tag Jacket must be used with a compatible RFID sample management system, including an RFID reader and sample management software.
Can the RFID ID be read while the sample is frozen?
Yes. The RFID ID can be read after removal from −80°C storage without first thawing the sample, including when frost is present.
Will the jacket cover the tube label?
The jacket is designed to preserve visibility of notes and labels on the tube. Actual visibility may depend on label placement and the tube configuration.
Can it be used with tubes from other manufacturers?
Selected IC Tag Jackets may be compatible with general-purpose screw-cap tubes within the specified diameter range. Final compatibility should be confirmed using an actual jacket sample.
Is the product available for immediate online purchase?
Availability, system requirements, and configuration should be confirmed before ordering. Please contact WATSON BIO LAB USA for current information.
Start Exploring a More Organized Way to Manage Frozen Samples
Share your current tube and storage information with us. We will help you evaluate whether the WATSON IC Tag Jacket is appropriate for your research facility.
Contact WATSON BIO LAB USAFor research use only. Product availability, system compatibility, specifications, and support coverage may vary by region and configuration. Compatibility must be confirmed before use.