Laura Hatchard

Oct 15, 2024 | ellab.com | Laura Hatchard

Table of Contents Table of Contents Blog Calibration How To Calibrate a... Calibration Calibration is the process of checking if a thermometer is giving correct temperature readings. This is done by comparing the thermometer’s readings to a known, standard temperature. Calibration helps make sure the thermometer is as accurate as possible, with only a small difference from the real temperature.

Aug 26, 2024 | ellab.com | Thomas Flanagan |Victoria Andujar |Laura Hatchard

Environmental monitoring is crucial for product safety, and the well-being of staff and patients. Uncontrolled contaminants, temperature fluctuations, and humidity can compromise the quality and efficacy of life-saving treatments, which can have severe consequences. Additionally, environmental monitoring helps maintain safe working conditions for staff, reducing the risk of accidents and exposure to harmful substances.

Aug 8, 2024 | ellab.com | Nathan Roman |Victoria Andujar |Zoe Hall |Laura Hatchard

Blog Validation How to Qualify an ... Validation Incubator qualification is a critical process in ensuring that these essential pieces of laboratory equipment are properly installed, operate within specified parameters, and meet both manufacturer and user requirements. This verification process ensures compliance with regulatory standards, protects sample integrity, and maintains accurate experimental conditions.

Jul 11, 2024 | ellab.com | Laura Hatchard

Regulatory bodies usually have specific rules about how often to calibrate equipment, often suggesting that once a year is enough. The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) may also give guidelines for how often their equipment should be calibrated. Equipment that is used a lot or in tough conditions might need more frequent calibration. For example, an incubator used in high humidity might need to be checked every few months to ensure accuracy.

Jun 26, 2024 | ellab.com | Nathan Roman |Laura Hatchard

The FDA describes data integrity as the completeness, consistency, and accuracy of data through its lifecycle. Data integrity also encompasses the way we capture said data, how it’s transferred and stored, how we back up, archive it or destroy it, and how it’s protected.