Lot records and traceability for research compounds
By BioGenisys Research Team · 3 min read · Updated 2026-10-27
A result is only as trustworthy as your ability to say exactly what went into it. For research compounds, that means tracing every vial back to its batch (its lot) and the lab report for that batch. Good records take a few minutes and save a lot of doubt later.
The short version
- Write down the lot number of every vial you receive.
- Keep the lab report for that lot with your records.
- Log each time a vial is used, and what for.
Why the lot matters
Two batches of the same compound can differ slightly in purity or amount. If a result changes between experiments, the batch is one of the first things to check. Without a record of which lot you used, you can't check it.
What to write down
| When | What to record |
|---|---|
| When it arrives | Compound, size, lot number, date received, and whether the seal and packaging were intact |
| Into storage | Where it's stored and at what temperature |
| Each time it's used | Date, amount taken, who handled it, and which experiment it went into |
| Paperwork | The lab report for that lot, filed with your records or linked from them |
| When it's finished | Date the vial was used up or thrown away |
Match the report to the vial
Check that the lot number on the report is the one printed on the vial. A report for a different batch of the same compound doesn't describe what you have. If a lot you hold doesn't have a published report, ask for one.
Keep it simple
- One line per vial in a shared spreadsheet or lab notebook is enough.
- If you move material into another container, label it with the compound, lot and date.
- Keep records next to the experiment data so anyone reviewing the work can follow it.
BioGenisys vial labels print the lot number, and our lab reports are on the Certificates of Analysis page. Storage is covered in Storing lyophilized (freeze-dried) peptides in the lab.
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