I didn't really like any of the commercial armbands, so I designed a set that would be easy to read, but with a barcode for scanning the sample into an LIS. The labels cost less than 2 cents each, not including the cost of the toner or the armbands.

There are 67,600 unique, non-repeating armband numbers in the set. The barcode is Code 39, which should be readable by most scanners.

The labels are designed to be printed on Avery 8195 label stock using a color laser printer. I have attached a starter set of 7,500 labels. If there is any interest, I can post the rest.

ArmbandOutput001.pdf

What about individual stickers for each unit that is crossmatched? Or perhaps you are relying on the number to print on the crossmatch ticket to be compared to the armband?

Also, they appear to be all letters and numbers. Do they print as barcodes?

These armbands are intended for a barcoded sample to go to the lab. The barcode then would print on the paperwork, which can be compared at bedside to the armband. In Sunquest, for example, there is a field RN which can be used for this. Subsequent draws could use a new armband or write the number on the tube.

If you don't see the barcodes, then the barcode font is not installed on your computer. I should have tested this out before uploading it.

The source of the font is http://www.squaregear.net/fonts/free3of9.shtml

I have attached a copy of the font. To install it:

1) Unzip the file and place the files ("FREE3OF9.TTF" and "FRE3OF9.TTF") somewhere on your computer.

2) Go to Control Panel -> Fonts

3) From the "File" menu, select "Install new fonts" and select the TTF files for installation.

You may or may not have to reboot the computer for the fonts to be visible

I also have attached a sample of what you should be seeing.

Page1.pdf

free3of9.zip