Set up a quality laboratory
Prioritize measurements that the project actually needs.
Project overview
- Inputs
- Samples, quality criteria, methods, frequency, uncertainty and traceability requirements.
- Outputs
- Traceable results with units, method limitations and calibration status.
- Information to clarify
- Throughput, acceptance criteria, budget, supplier data and applicable documents are not assumed available.
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Questions to resolve
Products, methods, frequency, precision, space and traceability.
Process stages
Quality criteria → methods → instruments → protocol → verification.
Inputs
Samples, quality criteria, methods, frequency, uncertainty and traceability requirements.
Outputs
Traceable results with units, method limitations and calibration status.
Essential equipment
Sample preparation, method-specific instruments, references and consumables.
Options to assess
Options only after requirements are defined: automation, energy recovery, storage or additional instrumentation.
Site and utilities
Layout, access, loads, ventilation and available utilities; power, voltage, water and drains to confirm.
Cleaning
Contact materials, cleaning method, residues and disassembly to validate for the application.
Required tests
Method verification, blanks, replicates, calibration and quality control.
Missing information
Throughput, acceptance criteria, budget, supplier data and applicable documents are not assumed available.