The Hidden Costs of Lost Specimens – And How RFID Technology Is Changing the Game

In the fast-paced world of healthcare, every second matters—especially when it comes to diagnosing and treating patients. But what happens when a fluid or tissue specimen goes missing or is delayed in reaching the lab? Unfortunately, the answer often involves repeated procedures, delayed diagnoses, patient dissatisfaction, and a significant financial toll on hospitals.

That’s where iRISecure – Specimen comes in.
This RFID-based specimen tracking system from Mobile Aspects is revolutionizing how hospitals manage and monitor their specimen transport process—from collection to lab delivery and beyond.


Why Specimen Tracking Matters

Lost or delayed specimens aren’t just logistical issues—they’re critical patient safety risks. A single misplaced sample could mean a missed diagnosis, a delayed treatment, or a patient needing to undergo another painful biopsy or blood draw. It also forces healthcare teams to spend valuable time tracking down missing specimens instead of focusing on patient care.


Enter iRISecure – Specimen: RFID-Powered Accuracy and Efficiency

iRISecure – Specimen leverages RFID technology to bring visibility and automation to specimen tracking. By tagging each specimen with an RFID chip, hospitals can:

  • Track real-time movement of samples across key hospital checkpoints

  • Receive instant alerts when delays or deviations occur

  • Automate documentation to ensure chain-of-custody accuracy

  • Improve communication across departments with status notifications

All of this happens seamlessly—no barcodes, no manual entry, and no paper logs.


Benefits That Matter

1. Improved Patient Safety

With faster lab turnaround and fewer lost samples, clinicians can make quicker, more informed decisions. Real-time alerts ensure that if a specimen isn’t where it should be, action can be taken immediately—not hours later when it’s too late.

2. Real ROI for Hospitals

Repeat draws and delayed results cost time and money. iRISecure – Specimen helps reduce those costs by increasing efficiency, reducing errors, and eliminating time wasted locating missing samples.

3. Eliminate Manual Data Entry

Healthcare professionals often spend hours clicking buttons and entering data. iRISecure automates specimen documentation, saving time and reducing the chance of human error.

4. Seamless Integration

Mobile Aspects customizes its interfaces to integrate with EMRs and hospital systems like Epic, Cerner, Allscripts, and Meditech. All data stays secure behind your hospital’s firewall.


Specimen Handling – Done Smarter, Faster, and Safer

Hospitals today need smart solutions that don’t just fix problems—they prevent them. With iRISecure – Specimen, you gain control over the specimen journey, from collection to lab analysis, reducing risk and improving outcomes along the way.

Ready to transform the way your hospital handles specimens?

👉 Request a Demo and discover how RFID can improve your lab turnaround times, patient experience, and bottom line.