Simplifying Laboratory Access

LabCommunity.org has an existing user base of engaged customers who trust and regularly use the platform. By listing your laboratory business on LabCommunity.org, you can tap into this user base and benefit from the trust and credibility associated with the portal.

Best advice: If you're unsure, you can ask anonymously via HR or a recruiter about their drug testing scope. And if you’re expecting a test soon, abstaining temporarily might be the safest route.

LabCommunity.org has an existing user base of engaged customers who trust and regularly use the platform. By listing your laboratory business on LabCommunity.org, you can tap into this user base and benefit from the trust and credibility associated with the portal.

I’m currently helping set up ISO/IEC 17025 in a small but growing materials testing lab, and I’m hitting a few roadblocks. We’re aiming for accreditation within the next 6–9 months, but the process has been tougher than expected—especially when it comes to getting staff on board and handling measurement uncertainty documentation.

Right now, we have a mix of paper files, Excel sheets, and scattered emails documenting training—and honestly, it’s all over the place. Our assessor flagged this during a pre-audit, saying we need better evidence of staff competence, not just attendance.

We’re preparing for our ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation and I’ve run into a snag around equipment calibration intervals. Some of our balances, ovens, and thermometers haven’t been calibrated within the past year—but they’re still performing within range when verified with in-house checks.

If you’ve ever been curious about working in a lab—whether it’s conducting medical tests, analyzing samples, or supporting scientific research—you may have asked yourself: “Do I need a medical laboratory science (MLS) degree to work in a lab?” The short answer is: Not always. But the full answer depends on the type of lab, role you’re aiming for, and your long-term career goals.

es, ISO/IEC 17025 calibration for Trimble total stations is possible—but not every calibration lab is accredited for surveying instruments. You’ll need to find a metrology lab accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 with scope covering optical or geodetic instruments. In the UK, AUS, or US, these are often specialty calibration labs serving construction, defense, or nuclear-grade projects.

In today's fast-evolving testing and calibration landscape, compliance isn’t just a checkbox—it’s the backbone of trust, data quality, and global recognition. One of the most critical standards for any testing or calibration lab is ISO/IEC 17025, the international benchmark for competence, impartiality, and consistent operation of laboratories. And it's getting more rigorous.

Yes, I’ve been involved in setting up diagnostic labs—happy to share the basics. 🔹 Steps: Get regulatory approvals (like CLIA,NABL, or local health authority). Plan lab scope: routine pathology, microbiology, molecular diagnostics, etc. Procure equipment (CBC analyzer, biochemistry analyzers, centrifuges, etc.). Hire qualified staff (pathologist, lab techs, phlebotomist). Set up a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Ensure compliance with biosafety and quality standards (e.g., ISO 15189). Develop SOPs and documentation from Day 1.

Best advice: If you're unsure, you can ask anonymously via HR or a recruiter about their drug testing scope. And if you’re expecting a test soon, abstaining temporarily might be the safest route.

Not threaten — but transform**.** AI is already helping labs by speeding up tasks like specimen sorting, image analysis, and data interpretation. It can reduce errors, flag anomalies, and optimize workflows — but it can’t replace human judgment, especially in complex diagnostics and quality control. Instead of taking jobs, AI is more likely to change what med lab scientists do, shifting focus toward data analysis, AI oversight, and interdisciplinary roles. So no — AI isn’t the enemy. It’s a tool. And labs that learn to use it will thrive.

Hi pathologists / lab people: (Australia) What is a good ‘total plate count’ for (uncultured) vegan cheese? I just had some tested but cannot figure out if 5,500 cfu/g is good or bad! It was tested after 2 days from production. It is cashew & coconut oil based.

This is a common challenge when measuring phosphate levels in small animals—especially when using PBS (phosphate-buffered saline) in your control group. 🔬 Here are a few key considerations: PBS Contains Phosphate Using 1X PBS in your control group introduces exogenous phosphate, which can artificially elevate serum or urine phosphate levels—and may explain the instability you're seeing.👉 Recommendation: For future controls, use saline (0.9% NaCl) instead of PBS when phosphate measurements are your endpoint. Variability in Urine Output & Concentration Urine phosphate levels can fluctuate based on:👉 Normalize urine phosphate to creatinine levels to account for dilution.

In today's fast-evolving testing and calibration landscape, compliance isn’t just a checkbox—it’s the backbone of trust, data quality, and global recognition. One of the most critical standards for any testing or calibration lab is ISO/IEC 17025, the international benchmark for competence, impartiality, and consistent operation of laboratories. And it's getting more rigorous.

Maybe — but with caveats. If your doctor already suspects mold toxicity and recommends remediation, a mycotoxin test might not change the treatment plan. There’s no “unlock” to treatment like with a positive blood test — because the main approach is still: remove exposure, support detox, and treat symptoms.

We’ve had a bunch of you—five in the last week, to be exact—asking about CLIA certifications, specifically, if we are CLIA certified and what it means for lab testing. We’re not entirely sure what’s sparking all the curiosity, but we’re happy to break it down for you. Here’s the gist of what CLIA certification is, why it’s a big deal for you, and your test results. So, what’s CLIA? It stands for Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments, a set of federal rules kicked off in 1988 to make sure labs in the U.S. meet high standards when testing human samples—like blood, urine, or even environmental samples tied to your health (think mold & mycotoxin tests). If a lab is CLIA-certified, it means they’ve been vetted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to ensure their tests are accurate, reliable, and timely. Basically, CLIA labs are held to strict quality controls so you’re not getting wonky results that could mess with your health decisions.

LabCommunity.org has an existing user base of engaged customers who trust and regularly use the platform. By listing your laboratory business on LabCommunity.org, you can tap into this user base and benefit from the trust and credibility associated with the portal.

In today's fast-evolving testing and calibration landscape, compliance isn’t just a checkbox—it’s the backbone of trust, data quality, and global recognition. One of the most critical standards for any testing or calibration lab is ISO/IEC 17025, the international benchmark for competence, impartiality, and consistent operation of laboratories. And it's getting more rigorous.

In the realm of scientific research and analysis, laboratories serve as pivotal pillars of trust and reliability. Securing accuracy and integrity within these facilities is paramount to ensure the validity and credibility of experimental findings. A robust framework encompassing meticulous procedures, rigorous quality control measures, and a commitment to ethical conduct forms the bedrock of trustworthy laboratories.