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Reference Materials, Reagents and Standards Management

This course addresses the sourcing, preparation, verification and control of reference materials, calibration standards and reagents that underpin accurate analytical results. Delegates learn traceability, expiry and stability management, labelling discipline and stock control to protect data quality across the laboratory.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain the role of reference materials in result traceability.
  • Source and verify certified and in house reference materials.
  • Prepare and standardise calibration standards and reagents.
  • Manage expiry, stability and storage of chemicals and standards.
  • Apply labelling, logging and stock control discipline.
  • Investigate suspect standards affecting analytical results.

Course outline

  1. 01Traceability and reference materials
  2. 02Certified versus in house materials
  3. 03Preparing calibration standards
  4. 04Reagent quality and standardisation
  5. 05Expiry, stability and storage
  6. 06Labelling and logging discipline
  7. 07Stock control and reordering
  8. 08Investigating suspect standards

Who should attend

Laboratory analysts, quality control staff and stores personnel responsible for standards, reagents and reference materials.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
24 to 25 Aug 2026Online2US$900
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026Mozambique2US$1,100
7 to 8 Sep 2026Cairo2US$1,100
14 to 15 Sep 2026Accra2US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026Lusaka2US$1,100
28 to 29 Sep 2026Kigali2US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026Nairobi2US$1,100
12 to 13 Oct 2026Durban2R10,000
19 to 20 Oct 2026Johannesburg2R10,000
2 to 3 Nov 2026Mauritius2US$1,100
9 to 10 Nov 2026Dubai2US$1,100
16 to 17 Nov 2026Lagos2US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026Harare2US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Kampala2US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100
14 to 15 Dec 2026Pretoria2R10,000
21 to 22 Dec 2026Cape Town2R10,000

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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