Reagent and Consumable Control in the Laboratory
An expired reagent or an unverified consumable invalidates every result that depended on it, and the discovery usually comes months of testing later. This course covers controlling both.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01An expired reagent, and every result that relied on it
- 02Specification, approved suppliers and incoming verification
- 03Preparation records, dilution, standardisation and expiry
- 04Labelling that lets any bottle be traced to its record
- 05Storage conditions, monitoring and excursion handling
- 06Critical consumables: verification before routine use
- 07Out of specification reagents and the retrospective review
What you will gain
- Specify and verify incoming reagents
- Record preparation, dilution and assigned expiry
- Label so any container can be traced
- Control storage conditions and monitor them
- Verify critical consumables before use
- Handle a reagent found out of specification
Who should attend
- Laboratory analysts and technicians
- Quality managers and technical signatories
- Stores and procurement staff serving laboratories
- Internal auditors of laboratories
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 10 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 23 to 24 Nov 2026 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 8 to 9 Dec 2026 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 8 to 9 Mar 2027 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 11 to 12 May 2027 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 19 to 20 Jul 2027 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Laboratory & Microbiology
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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