Resources
Guides, references, and documentation to help you understand our testing services, methods, and quality standards.
Guides & References
HPLC Testing for Peptides
How high-performance liquid chromatography confirms peptide purity, quantity, and label accuracy — and what to look for in a testing partner.
Sample Submission Guide
Step-by-step instructions for packaging, labeling, shipping, and chain-of-custody documentation for every sample type.
Vital Verified Program
How Silver, Gold, and Elite certification tiers work — and how qualifying products earn a Vital Verified badge after testing.
Water Quality & Activity
Understanding drinking water panels, well water compliance, and water activity testing for food safety and shelf stability.
Food & Beverage Testing
Allergen screening, nutritional labels, microbial challenge studies, process authority letters, and shelf stability resources.
Heavy Metal Screening
ICP-MS and related methods for lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and other trace metals in food, supplements, and cosmetics.
Allergen Testing
ELISA and PCR allergen panels for the Big 9 and custom targets — supporting label claims and FSMA compliance.
Nutrient Analysis
Macro- and micronutrient panels for Nutrition Facts labels, formulation support, and regulatory documentation.
Microbial Challenge Studies
Challenge testing protocols to validate shelf life, preservatives, and food safety under realistic storage conditions.
Process Authority Letters
Thermal process validation and authority letters for acidified foods, low-acid canned foods, and specialty products.
Shelf Stability Testing
Accelerated and real-time stability studies with sensory, chemical, and microbial endpoints for product dating.
How Testing Works
From selecting your panel to receiving a COA — our three-step workflow and typical turnaround times by test type.
Need a Specific Form?
Submission forms are available on our Submit Sample page — including peptide and research chemical forms, drinking water chain-of-custody forms, and food & cosmetic submission forms. Contact us to request the correct form for your project.