Contract / Third-Party Labs

When you're testing for multiple clients, you need clear sample organization, client-specific reporting, and fast COA turnaround. Aliquora supports multi-client workflows with structured project and sample management.

What Aliquora handles for Contract Labs

  • Organize samples by client and project
  • Generate client-ready COAs with lab branding
  • Review and approve results before delivery
  • Dashboard overview of active samples across clients
  • Exportable records for client audits and inquiries

How it works

A typical contract labs workflow in Aliquora

  1. 1

    Set up the client and project

    Each client is registered in Aliquora with their name and contact information. Work orders or testing projects are created under the client, keeping all sample data, results, and reports neatly separated by customer.

  2. 2

    Log incoming samples

    Register each sample submitted by the client, recording the sample ID, matrix, requested tests, and receipt date. This creates the chain-of-custody start point and signals the lab to begin testing.

  3. 3

    Enter and verify results

    Analysts enter or import test results against the client's agreed specification limits. Out-of-spec values are flagged immediately, and the analyst documents the investigation before the sample advances.

  4. 4

    QA review and sign-off

    A QA reviewer examines the completed results for the project, confirms all required tests are present and passing (or properly dispositioned), and authorizes release.

  5. 5

    Generate and deliver the COA

    Aliquora produces a branded PDF Certificate of Analysis for the client. The COA includes your lab's information, the client's sample details, all test results with specification ranges, and the approving analyst — ready to deliver via email or client portal.

Contract labs operating under ISO/IEC 17025 or running audited QC programs need documented traceability from sample receipt to COA delivery. Aliquora's per-sample audit log captures every action — who logged, tested, reviewed, and approved — providing a complete record for client audits and accreditation reviews.

Frequently asked questions

Can we manage samples for many clients at the same time?
Yes. Projects are organized by client, so work for different clients stays separated. The dashboard gives you an overview of all active samples across every client so nothing falls through the cracks.
Can clients see their own results?
Aliquora includes a client portal where invited clients can view their sample status and download approved COAs directly, without accessing any other client's data.
How do we handle rush or priority samples?
You can flag a sample as priority when logging it. Priority samples are surfaced on the dashboard so analysts and reviewers can identify and process them first.
What records can we produce for a client audit?
You can export the full result history for any project as a PDF report or CSV, including timestamps, analyst names, and any OOS investigation notes — all the records a client typically needs for a supplier audit.

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