Category: Laboratory Quality Management
ANAB Accreditation: A Practical Guide for Lab Directors
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Oct 5 2026
Discover how ANAB accreditation boosts lab credibility and market access. Learn the differences between ISO 17025 and 15189, avoid common audit pitfalls, and master the application process.
Risk-Based Thinking in Forensic Quality Systems: A Practical Guide
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Oct 3 2026
Learn how to apply risk-based thinking in forensic labs. Move beyond checkboxes to proactive quality management, ensuring accreditation success and legal defensibility.
Outsourced Lab Transfers: Mastering Contract Chain of Custody Controls
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Sep 24 2026
Learn how to secure outsourced lab transfers by enforcing strict chain of custody controls. Discover key contract clauses, audit strategies, and digital tracking methods to protect forensic evidence integrity.
Chemical Hygiene and Biosafety Training for Lab Accreditation
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Sep 18 2026
Master chemical hygiene and biosafety training to secure lab accreditation. Learn practical strategies for OSHA compliance, biosafety levels, and audit readiness.
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.
