Intake & pre-sorting

Systematic processing and classification

Following initial registration in the Laboratory Information System (LIS), Mobiolink imports all order data fully automatically. The software instantly translates single administrative requests into the specific multiplex assays to be processed. Simultaneously, an automated pre-sorting of primary samples takes place in the background based on distinct criteria:

• Categorization by analysis groups and material type.
• Identification of required physical pre-processing and preparation chemistry.
• Provision of clear, visual sorting instructions for the operator, eliminating any need for manual interpretation of the request profile.

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Intelligent error and exception management

The system acts as a digital filter directly at the process boundary. Incomplete orders, contradictory data, or samples with specific anomalies are automatically flagged. These critical cases are intentionally isolated and prevented from entering the routine workflow. This effectively protects downstream laboratory operations from disruption, allowing staff to focus exclusively on samples that are immediately ready for processing.

Guided pre-processing

Samples requiring preparatory steps such as centrifugation, dilution, or splitting are separated organizationally. Mobiolink displays the specific Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for each sample and guides the operator through the process in the correct sequence. When secondary tubes are required, a new barcode is generated immediately, while the digital link to the primary sample remains seamlessly intact. This workstation operates independently from the main sample receipt to eliminate time pressure caused by accumulating standard samples.

Dynamic sorting logic and workflow optimization

Instead of performing a complex final sort during initial receipt, samples are temporarily transferred into structured pooling groups to save time. The final, system-driven assignment to specific work areas occurs flexibly in the background. The underlying sorting logic is defined centrally within Mobiolink. Any modifications – such as altered prioritization in the afternoon or modified workflows on weekends – take effect instantly across all users without requiring team training or internal communication.

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Optimised Range Picking (ORP) for PCR preparation

Serving as a strategic interface to downstream analysis, Mobiolink arranges primary samples in an optimized sequence prior to their transfer into deepwell plates. This ORP sorting is performed precisely according to assay combinations and pipetting logic. This method ensures that eluates can later be transferred with maximum efficiency using multi-channel pipettes or accelerated pipetting robots, significantly reducing manual placement errors and unnecessary handling steps.