Importance of advance review of analysis requests by testing laboratories
Why testing laboratories must review analysis requests in advance, per ISO 17025 clause 4.4, checking methods, resources, and timelines before accepting work.
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All articles from Lab Training, covering chromatography, spectroscopy, microbiology, and analytical method validation, in order of publication.
Critical role of Method Validation in Chemical Analysis
Explains method validation in chemical analysis, covering selectivity, accuracy, precision, detection limits, linearity, and robustness before adoption.
Essential precautions required for validation of analytical methods
Key precautions for validating analytical methods: calibrated instruments, clean glassware, contamination control, traceable standards, and accurate weighing.
How to minimize retention time drifts in Gas Chromatography?
Explains what causes retention time drift in gas chromatography, including carrier gas flow changes, leaks, and stationary phase damage.
Prevention of contamination in trace metal analysis laboratories
Practices for preventing contamination in trace metal laboratories, covering sampling, storage, sample preparation, and environmental controls.
Professional Qualities that matter in your laboratory team
Discusses how to build an effective laboratory team by evaluating technical skill and commitment differently for fresh graduates versus experienced hires.
Tips on improving accuracy and precision of Gas Chromatographic injections
Offers practical tips for consistent manual syringe technique in GC injections, covering inspection, temperature equilibration, rinsing, and timing to improve accuracy.
Certificate Course on Gas Chromatography now available!
Announces Lab Training's self-paced online certificate course on Gas Chromatography, following its HPLC and AAS courses, with registration details.
Troubleshooting Tips for Gas Chromatographic Syringe
Covers corrective actions for the most common GC syringe problems, blockage, bent or broken needles and plungers, and trapped air bubbles, to restore accurate injection.
Responsible Collection and Disposal of Laboratory Waste Materials
How to segregate and dispose of corrosive, flammable, toxic, radioactive, and biohazardous laboratory waste responsibly before handoff to disposal agencies.
Safe Handling of a Laboratory Desiccator
Explains what a laboratory desiccator is used for, the types available, and safe practices for opening, closing, and handling standard and vacuum models.
Role of HPLC in Cleaning Validation of Laboratory Glassware
How HPLC with UV or photodiode array detection is used to validate that laboratory glassware is free of residues before being reused for sensitive analysis.
Cleaning Practices for Laboratory Plastic ware
Details cleaning methods for laboratory plastic ware by contaminant type, including acid soaking for trace metals, chromic acid for organics, and mild detergent for grease.
Characteristic properties of commonly used laboratory plastic materials
Compares the chemical resistance, temperature limits, and autoclavability of common laboratory plastics, including HDPE, LDPE, polypropylene, polystyrene, and PTFE.
Deciding between Glass and Plastic laboratory ware
Compares glass and plastic laboratory ware, weighing glass's inertness and reusability against plastic's unbreakable, lightweight, non-leaching properties.
Requirement based cleaning of Laboratory Glassware
Details cleaning methods matched to specific glassware types and the chemicals they held, including soap-water soaking, acetone rinsing, and autoclaving.
Importance of adherence to Standard Operating Procedures
Why laboratories must strictly follow Standard Operating Procedures, with unauthorized deviations, to protect result validity, safety, and customer confidence.
Micropipette – A Boon for the Analytical Scientist
Explains how micropipettes enable precise microliter-to-milliliter liquid transfers and covers key handling precautions for accurate, contamination-free use.
Need for Repeat Testing of Laboratory Samples
Explains why laboratory samples need repeat testing, covering failed results, sample loss, method deviations, calibration limits, and expired standards.
Suggestions for Improvement of Cash Flow in Commercial Testing Laboratories!
Suggestions for improving cash flow in commercial testing laboratories through advance payments, dedicated collection teams, and payment-linked reporting.
Honest reporting of laboratory incidents
Explains why laboratory incidents like spills, uncalibrated instruments, or procedural deviations should be reported before results reach customers.
Recommendations on Entry – Exit procedures in Laboratories
Recommended entry and exit procedures for laboratory staff and visitors, covering identification, protective wear, lockers, and security checks.
Who is responsible for cleanliness and hygiene in laboratories?
Why laboratory cleanliness is a shared duty of sanitation workers, store staff, and chemists, with specific hygiene tasks for each group.
Systematic evaluation and analysis of customer feedback information
How laboratories can systematically collect, categorize, and act on customer feedback instead of letting it sit unused in files and folders.