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Sample Collection & ELISA Tips | ZAGENO Lab Supplies

Written by ZAGENO | August 13, 2025

In research, accuracy isn’t just about data analysis; it starts the moment you collect a sample. A small mistake in those early steps can undermine even the most advanced lab equipment and weeks of work.

Whether you’re running ELISA assays, sequencing DNA, or conducting field research, your results depend on a chain of decisions about how you collect, preserve, and process your samples, as well as the lab supplies and scientific equipment you use along the way.

Drawing on insights from industry experts featured in a past ZAGENO webinar, here’s how to set your experiments up for success from the very beginning, plus how to use the ZAGENO biotech procurement solution to easily source the tools you need.

5 tried and true ELISA and sample collection tips 

The result? Inconsistent product quality that shows up in the lab as variable results. Sourcing validated products from trusted suppliers through a unified platform isn’t just convenient, it's a preventive measure against a wide range of common lab issues. 

ZAGENO’s specialized biotech procurement software was built to close this gap by empowering scientists and streamlining the entire procure-to-pay lifecycle. It’s not just an ordering tool; it's a strategic platform that solves the unique headaches of R&D:  

  • One platform for everything: ZAGENO brings together millions of products from thousands of suppliers in a single interface, so you can search and compare items without logging into a dozen different vendor sites. This helps you avoid the risk of variability that comes from inconsistent suppliers. 
  • Built for R&D, not just business: The platform supports the unique workflows of decentralized teams, providing centralized budget control and compliance without sacrificing lab autonomy. White-glove customer support even helps manage things like backorders and partial shipments, so you can stay focused on your experiments.  
  • Automate your workflow, not your science: ZAGENO works with your existing P2P systems like Coupa, SAP, and Oracle. By layering on top, it expands your product access and gives you real-time updates while automating purchase approvals based on rules you define. 

Accuracy is a supply chain decision too

Accurate data doesn’t happen by accident, it’s the result of careful planning, the right tools, and consistent processes from the moment a sample is collected. By investing in the right preservation methods, scientific equipment, and lab supplies, and by streamlining procurement with ZAGENO, you set your experiments up for success.