Category: Laboratory Quality Management
Laboratory Proficiency Testing: The Real-World Guide to External Quality Assessment
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Sep 12 2026
Discover how proficiency testing verifies lab accuracy beyond internal controls. Learn to choose providers, handle blind samples, interpret Z-scores, and fix failures.
Validation and Uncertainty in Drug Quantitation: A Practical Guide
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Sep 11 2026
Learn how to handle validation and uncertainty in drug quantitation. Discover practical steps for method validation, calculating measurement uncertainty, and avoiding common pitfalls in forensic and clinical labs.
Future Standards: Emerging Forensic Laboratory Requirements
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Sep 3 2026
Discover the emerging forensic laboratory requirements shaping 2026. From AI validation to digital chain-of-custody, learn how to future-proof your lab's accreditation.
Continuous Improvement in Lab Accreditation: KPIs and Quality Culture
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Sep 3 2026
Discover how to move beyond basic compliance in lab accreditation by leveraging meaningful KPIs and fostering a true quality culture. Learn practical strategies for continuous improvement.
Accreditation Disciplines: Which Lab Tests Require Certification
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Aug 27 2026
Learn which lab disciplines require ISO 17025 accreditation. We break down the costs, benefits, and specific fields like forensics and toxicology where certification is essential.
Impurities and Adulterants: A Practical Guide to Identifying Drug Purity Issues
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Aug 22 2026
Learn how to distinguish between drug impurities and adulterants, master key analytical techniques like HPLC and ICP-MS, and apply practical steps to identify purity issues before they impact patient safety.
Quality Assurance in Forensic DNA Laboratories: Standards, Risks, and Best Practices
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Aug 22 2026
Discover how forensic DNA labs maintain accuracy through strict accreditation, contamination control, and rigorous data management. Learn why these QA steps are vital for justice.
Accreditation Benefits: Why Laboratory Certification Matters for Trust and Efficiency
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Aug 20 2026
Discover how lab accreditation boosts credibility, efficiency, and legal defensibility. Learn the real-world benefits of ISO/IEC 17025 certification for your laboratory.
Competency Assessments in Lab Accreditation: Initial vs Ongoing
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Aug 17 2026
Learn the critical differences between initial and ongoing competency assessments for lab accreditation. Discover best practices for ISO/IEC 17025 compliance, proficiency testing, and quality control strategies.
Laboratory Safety: OSHA Compliance and Procedures for Accredited Labs
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Aug 17 2026
Learn how to maintain OSHA compliance in your lab. This guide covers chemical hygiene plans, PPE standards, and waste management to protect your accreditation.
Lab Accreditation: Mastering Documentation Requirements and Record Maintenance Standards
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Aug 17 2026
Learn how to meet strict lab accreditation documentation requirements. We cover record maintenance standards, ISO/IEC 17025 compliance, and common audit pitfalls to help your lab pass with confidence.
Third-Party Access in Forensics: Defense Inspections and Chain of Custody
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Aug 17 2026
Learn how forensic labs manage third-party access for defense inspections. Discover best practices for maintaining chain of custody integrity during supervised audits.
