Quality Guide
Understanding Batch Documentation
Batch documentation creates a traceable record between a research material, its lot identifier, and the analytical report associated with that lot.
One Batch, One Record
A lot number identifies a defined production or testing batch. It gives the laboratory and the supplier a common reference when reviewing the applicable documentation.
What to Expect in a Batch Record
Depending on the product and report, a batch record may include the product name, lot number, report date, laboratory, test method, result, acceptance specification, and a pass or fail verdict.
Use Documentation in Context
A COA documents the analyzed sample and the reported test conditions. It does not replace an institution’s own quality controls, method validation, handling procedures, or research design.