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Find the correct COA
The product SKU and lot or batch number are normally the most useful identifiers. If a public document is not available for a product, request it through BioGeGe with the exact product and lot information.
What a COA may include
The exact tests and fields vary by product type. Depending on the product, a certificate may include:
Product name, catalog number or SKU.
Lot or batch number.
Manufacturing or testing date, where applicable.
Product specifications or release criteria.
Identity, concentration, purity, appearance or functional results when applicable.
Storage information and release status.
COA vs. datasheet
Document
Primary purpose
Typical identifier
Datasheet
Describes general specifications, applications, components, storage and use guidance.
Product name or SKU
COA
Reports quality or release information associated with a specific lot or batch.
SKU plus lot or batch number
Protocol
Explains how to prepare or use the product in a defined workflow.
Product and application
When requesting a COA
Include enough context for the document to be matched without guesswork.
Product: name and SKU.
Lot: lot or batch number exactly as printed.
Order: order number or purchase record, if available.
Keep the downloaded document with the product record and record the date it was obtained. If a product version, format or lot changes, verify that the document still corresponds to the material being used.
