Freezer Web Access (FWA) is a specialized laboratory sample tracking and inventory management system developed by ATGC Labs. It is a user-friendly, web-based platform designed specifically to help scientific researchers organize, track, and manage frozen biological samples on a large scale. Core Purpose & Functionality
The platform bridges the gap between physical sample storage and data tracking by integrating them into a single format:
Unified Storage: Tracks research, development, and process scale-up data in one centralized platform.
Virtual Mapping: Allows users to create virtual containers that mirror the exact physical dimensions and configurations of their actual lab freezers.
Visual Layouts: Provides a Container Layout feature, which visually maps out the freezer spaces so researchers can quickly see occupied versus vacant slots.
No IT Staff Needed: Built with a “Quick Setup” feature so laboratory personnel can set up, initialize, and expand the system independently without requiring IT assistance. Key Features
Freezer Web Access includes several workflow optimization tools detailed in the ATGC Labs Quick Start Guide:
Sample Visibility & Search: Users can filter and search for samples using specific criteria (like Batch, Project, or Catalog numbers) with built-in autocomplete. This ensures samples can be found even years after the original researcher has left the lab.
Barcoding & Batching: Enables researchers to create expected project samples without pre-assigning locations, then export and print barcodes for physical labeling.
Shipping & Requests: Allows users to submit transfer requests and automatically email notifications to specified shipping personnel based on the sample’s destination.
Alerts & Calendars: Includes an integrated calendar tab to monitor upcoming batch schedules, track freezer box history, and view active system alerts.
(Note: If you are instead looking for general web-based home freezer apps, platforms like Freezerlist or Freezer Inventory track household food items. If you are looking for enterprise data archiving, you may be thinking of Pagefreezer.)
If you are setting this up for a laboratory, would you like more information on how to configure custom sample columns or how the barcode printing system integrates with your current workflow? FWA | Laboratory Sample Tracking System – ATGC Labs
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