cryotag
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Noun[edit]
cryotag (plural cryotags)
- (biology) An adhesive label designed to withstand very low temperatures, used for labeling biological samples and other materials stored in a cryogenic freezer.
- 2009, A. K. MacLeod, D. C. M. Liewald, M. M. McGilchrist, A. D. Morris, S. M. Kerr, D. J. Porteous, “Some principles and practices of genetic biobanking studies”, in European Respiratory Journal (The genetic and cardiovascular aspects of obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome; 1), volume 33, number 2, , →ISSN, page 420:
- Anonymity is preserved by using unique sample IDs for each participant: GS labels contain sample IDs in human-readable and barcode format, and are used on all tubes and paperwork linked to the participant, including cryotags suitable for freezing.