The labName on a ChainOfCustody is used to trace results back to the accredited facility that generated them. Regulators often require that labs hold specific certifications for the analytes being tested, so recording the correct labName is important for demonstrating data validity. When you import or enter analytical results, Piper associates them with the ChainOfCustody, making the labName searchable across all results for that shipment.
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