MICROBANK β SYSTEM SOLUTIONS
A Complete Storage, Tracking & Audit System for Clinical Labs and Research Teams
1. Introduction
Microbank is a mobile biobanking and specimen-management system designed for clinical laboratories, research centers, biotechnology companies, and academic institutions.
It replaces spreadsheets, paper logs, and outdated LIMS storage modules with a fast, visual, modern app for sample tracking, freezer mapping, box management, and audit documentation.
2. The Lab Storage Problem
Most laboratories still struggle with:
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- Disorganized freezers
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- Lost samples and missing vials
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- Poor documentation of where specimens are stored
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- Manual spreadsheets with errors
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- Time-consuming audits
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- Inefficient workflows and duplicated work
These issues increase cost, slow research, and reduce confidence in sample integrity.
3. Microbank Fixes All of This
Microbank gives labs a complete, structured, visual storage and tracking system directly on your device.
Key Benefits:
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- Always know what you have
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- Always know exactly where it is
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- Maintain clean audit trails
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- Reduce errors and lost samples
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- Save technician time
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- Improve sample integrity and reliability
Key Value Proposition:
Organize thousands of samples. Retrieve any one in seconds.
4. What the App Does
πΉ Freezer/Fridge Mapping – scan QR on the fridge
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- Build digital models of your freezers
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- Add shelves, racks, levels
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- Assign boxes and track capacity in real time
πΉ Box Management – scan QR on the box
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- Visual grid layouts (6Γ6, 9Γ9, 10Γ10, 12Γ12, etc.)
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- Track vial placement by well position
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- Supports any storage format (cryovials, tubes, plates, slides)
πΉ Specimen Management – scan QR on the vial
Capture:
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- Sample type
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- Organism / site collected
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- Volume
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- Date received
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- Patient or experimental metadata
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- Storage conditions
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- Notes or attachments
πΉ Sample History & Audit Tracking
Every edit and move is logged:
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- Who moved the sample
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- When
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- From which box/fridge to which location
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- What metadata changed
πΉ Search and Retrieve in Seconds
Filter by:
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- ID
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- Sample type
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- Freezer
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- Box
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- Metadata
No more hunting in -80Β° freezers.
5. Who Is It For?
Microbank is built for any organization storing biological materials, including:
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- Clinical laboratories
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- Microbiology departments
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- Academic research labs
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- Hospital biobanks
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- Pharma & biotech R&D
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- CROs
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- Environmental testing labs
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- Agricultural, food safety & veterinary labs
If your team stores thousands of samples, Microbank saves labor and eliminates errors.
6. Why Labs Choose Microbank
1. Easy to Train, Easy to Use
Technicians learn in minutes β no heavy LIMS training.
2. Mobile-First
Perfect for techs working at the bench or freezer.
3. Low Cost
Cheaper than bulky LIMS add-ons.
4. Immediate Productivity Boost
Cuts sample search time by 70β90%.
5. Scales From Small Kits β Enterprise Biobanks
Used by small labs and high-throughput facilities.
7. Competitive Advantages
| Feature | Microbank | LIMS Storage Modules | Spreadsheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile app w/ barcodecscanning | β | β | β |
| Freezer/box visual layout | β | Partial | β |
| Real-time audit logs | β | β | β |
| Easy onboarding | β | β | β |
| Cost efficiency | High | Low | High |
| Specimen history | β | β | β |
| Marketplace potential collaboration & revenue | β | β | β |
Microbank wins on speed, usability, and cost.
8. Pricing
Microbank is available on the App Store with transparent pricing to fit any lab:
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- Individual & small labs: simple per-device pricing
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- Enterprise (multi-lab, multi-site): custom pricing
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- Optional add-ons: API, integrations, AI workflows, cloud expansion
You can position it as:
βFull biobank functionalityβat a fraction of the cost of a LIMS.β
9. Implementation & Setup
A typical lab setup takes less than 1 hour:
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- Download the app
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- Create freezers
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- Add boxes
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- Add samples or bulk-import
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- Start scanning and tracking
We offer onboarding sessions for labs with large storage networks.
10. Case Examples
Clinical Microbiology Lab
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- 4 freezers, ~25,000 samples
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- Reduced search time from 15 minutes β 20 seconds
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- Eliminated 3β5 lost samples/month
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- Saved ~$10,000/year in labor
Biotech R&D Group
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- Moved from Excel spreadsheets to Microbank
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- Achieved full audit traceability for FDA compliance
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- Improved productivity across 12 researchers
11. Future Roadmap
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- Cloud dashboard
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- Android version
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- Lab marketplace integration (your Microbank Marketplace)
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- AI prediction for specimen aging, usage & replenishment
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- Automated box printing and QR/RFID workflows
Microbank is a platform you can grow with.
12. Closing Offer
Let us set up Microbank for your lab this week.
Weβll configure your freezers, boxes, and sample templates for you.
Get started now β