Lab labeling - some tips to labeling tubes, etc. effectively

Lab labeling - do it! And do it well! So you don’t say “what’s this tube, I can’t tell…”
this and more (hopefully) helpful random practical lab tips & tricks: bit.ly/lab_tricks_page
a longer post on lab tips: bit.ly/bblabtips
more about all sorts of things: #365DaysOfScience All (with topics listed) 👉 bit.ly/2OllAB0 or search blog: thebumblingbiochemist.com

[@djguydan]

My go to labelling, one or two letters to note the sample, dilution as -x subscript, */**/*** at the bottom to denote rep(s), plus color coding if needed.

[@MikeD19809]

I used to label the wall of the bottom of the freezer box with a smiley face as I always hated 'freezer fishing'....

[@adamatsushi6755]

For miniprep columns i usually label them with roman numbers on the rim

[@seb612schuth]

I like to color code control probes and switch colors for each day of sampling as well.
I once bought a date inkstamp with ink for non porous surfaces and it works well for Petri dishes. Does save a couple minutes a day.

[@thebumblingbiochemist]

Ooh smart! What type of ink will stick well on those?

[@seb612schuth]

@@thebumblingbiochemist StāzOn (stays on) is the most popular one. It should be around 8 dollars for one pad. I had trouble finding any generic ones so I did go for that one, but apparently 790 and 794 are ink types that do work on plastic.

[@thebumblingbiochemist]

Thank you!