Science

EWG’s Dirty Dozen 2018

September 16, 2020July 10, 2019 contractlab1 dirty dozen, dirty dozen 2018, environmental health, pesticide, produce

Every year since 2004, the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a not for profit environmental organization, releases a report detailing the

Laws | Regulations Methods | Standards Science Testing | Scientific Research

NATO STANAG

September 15, 2020July 10, 2019 contractlab1 nato stanag, standardization

A NATO STANAG (STANdardization AGreement) is a standardization document specifying an agreement among member nations to implement a specific standard.

Biology Biotechnology Engineering Genetics Immunology In the Laboratory Life Sciences Microbiology Science Testing | Scientific Research

Flow Cytometry

September 13, 2020July 10, 2019 contractlab1 biology, flow cytometry, immunology, pathology, protein engineering

Flow cytometry is a technique employed to analyze cells in a solution allowing researchers to obtain very specific information regarding the

Cancer Chemicals Consumer Products Laws | Regulations Manufacturing Occupational Health Pesticides Pharmaceuticals Science Testing | Scientific Research Toxicology Toxicology VOC

California Proposition 65 Testing

September 11, 2020July 10, 2019 contractlab1 california proposition 65, chemical testing, proposition 65, toxicology

California Proposition 65 Testing is important for products sold in California. The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of

Aeronautical, Aerospace, Aviation Composites Construction Engineering In the Laboratory Lab Techniques Materials Science Polymers Science Testing | Scientific Research

Ra and RMS | Surface Roughness

September 10, 2020July 10, 2019 contractlab1 profilometer, Ra and RMS, roughness, surface roughness, texture

Ra and RMS are measurements of surface roughness. Both measurements are done using a profilometer though the calculations differ for

Bioanalytical Biologics Biology Biomedical Diagnostics Life Sciences Medical Science Testing | Scientific Research

Endocrinology Hormone Testing

September 6, 2020July 10, 2019 contractlab1 diabetes, endocrine system, endocrinology, glands, hormone testing, pancreas, thyroid

Endocrinology hormone testing is important to determine the functioning of the endocrine system. Endocrinology is the study of the endocrine

Genetics Laboratory People Science Scientific Discoveries Testing | Scientific Research

Science Women | Barbara McClintock

August 31, 2020July 10, 2019 contractlab1 chromosomes, cytogenetics, genetics, women in science

Barbara McClintock was born June 16, 1902 in Hartford, Connecticut. During high school she developed a love of science

Biology Laws | Regulations Occupational Health Pharmaceutical Testing and Analysis Pharmaceuticals Science Testing | Scientific Research Toxicology Toxicology

SAMHSA

August 29, 2020July 10, 2019 contractlab1 mental health, SAMHSA, substance use

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human

CLIA Inspections Laboratory Business Laws | Regulations Science Test Methods Testing | Scientific Research

Why Does Laboratory Proficiency Testing Matter?

August 26, 2020July 10, 2019 contractlab1 CLIA, Clinical, proficiency testing, Testing

Laboratory Proficiency Testing, sometimes referred to as interlaboratory comparison, is used to assess the performance of laboratories by having them

Biomedical Biosafety Consumer Products Cytology ISO Medical Medical Devices Product Development Product Safety Safety Science Testing | Scientific Research

Medical Device Irritation Testing

August 24, 2020July 10, 2019 contractlab1 irritation testing, medical device, medical device irritation testing, product safety, skin irritation

Medical device irritation testing is a highly regulated industry (read more about medical device cleaning and validation) with requirements for

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