Laboratory and Hospital Asset Labels in Kenya

Surfaces that get cleaned all day

Equipment in labs and wards is wiped with alcohol and disinfectants repeatedly. Ordinary paper labels smudge and peel. Chemical-resistant polyester is chosen to survive frequent cleaning, and anodized aluminium suits fixed equipment where a permanent metal tag is preferred.

Small sizes, clear codes

25 x 12 mm and 40 x 20 mm are common for instruments, pipettes, racks and small devices. Where space is tight, a Data Matrix or QR code carries a lot of data in a small square. Keep the number legible in text as well so staff can identify an item at a glance.

Compliance and traceability

Hospitals and accredited labs often need proof of which device was calibrated or serviced. Numbered tags tied to a register make that traceable.

Confirm with your infection control team whether specific cleaning agents may affect the label surface, and test a sample on a spare device first.