LIMS

Open-Source vs. Proprietary LIMS: An Honest Comparison

The open-source vs. proprietary LIMS debate is usually framed wrong. Here's how to think about it for an environmental testing lab.

LIMS

What to Look for in a LIMS: The Environmental Lab Buying Guide

Most labs buy LIMS based on demos and feature lists. Here's what you should actually evaluate to avoid a costly mistake.

Compliance

Common Lab Audit Findings and How to Fix Them Before the Auditor Arrives

After sitting through dozens of lab assessments, the same findings appear again and again. Here's what they are and how to address them proactively.

Lab Operations

QA/QC Workflows That Actually Work: A Practical Guide

Good QA/QC isn't about running the right samples — it's about having a review process that catches problems before results go to clients.

Lab Operations

Chain of Custody Best Practices for Water Testing Labs

Chain of custody is the foundation of defensible environmental data. Here's how to get it right every time.

Data Management

Data Integrity in Environmental Testing: Building a Culture of Accuracy

Data integrity failures in environmental testing have real consequences. Here's how labs build systems that protect the chain of custody from sample to report.

Compliance

NELAP Accreditation: A Step-by-Step Guide for Environmental Labs

NELAP accreditation is required to report environmental data to most state agencies. Here's how the process works and what to expect.

ISO 17025

ISO 17025 Implementation Tips for Environmental Labs

ISO 17025 accreditation is within reach for labs of any size. Here's what the process actually looks like on the ground.