A considered result begins well before the measurement.
01
Describe
Your material, quantity and the question you need answered.
02
Prepare
Sampling permission, identifiers and custody arrangements.
03
Confirm
The testing provider, method, fees and reporting scope.
04
Understand
The findings, their context and what remains to be checked.
Agree the plan
Describe your material and intended use of the result. Discuss sampling consent, the proposed preparation and how the sample will be identified. Confirm who performs each stage of the analysis.
Understand the result
Read the method, units, sample description and limitations together. Ask which findings apply to the tested portion and which questions require further analysis or separate checks.