Small gaps in sample information can create significant downstream delays, manual follow-up and added cost in clinical trials. Electronic requisitions help address the problem at its source by guiding sites to capture complete, accurate data at the point of collection.
Eurofins Central Laboratory introduced EzRF electronic laboratory requisitioning in 2011 to move sample documentation from paper to digital. In 2017, the platform evolved to integrate electronic requisitions with pre-labeled tubes and automated data flows, shifting the focus from correcting errors after samples reach the laboratory to preventing them before they occur.
Today, approximately 75% of samples are supported by electronic requisitions. Across studies, greater adoption has been associated with lower query rates, improved efficiency and stronger sample traceability.
The experience shows that successful digital transformation is not simply about replacing paper. It is about creating an intuitive workflow that makes accurate sample capture easier and moves clinical trials from reactive query resolution to proactive error prevention.