01 — Receiving
Incoming inspection for research peptides
Treat each shipment as a controlled research material. Confirm the record, the package, and the analytical file before the vial enters inventory.
Do not reconstitute a disputed vial. Opening solvent into the cake destroys the ability to evaluate the material as shipped.
On delivery
- Photograph the outer carton, insulation, and any temperature indicator before opening.
- Record carrier, tracking number, date and time received, and receiver initials.
- Inspect for crush damage.
- Confirm vial count, cap integrity, and that labels are legible (product identifier, batch, mass, RUO statement).
Reconcile three documents
| Record | What to match |
|---|---|
| Purchase order / invoice | Catalog name, mass per vial, quantity, ship-to |
| Vial label | Batch number, product identifier, net content |
| Certificate of Analysis | Same batch number, same product identifier, test date and methods |
Do not place a batch into general use until the CoA batch number matches the vial. File the PDF with the batch and keep the original filename.
Recommended batch file
- Invoice and packing list
- CoA, including any updated CoA if a retest is issued
- Safety Data Sheet
- Receiving photographs and temperature notes
- Signed incoming inspection form
- Subsequent aliquot log
Quarantine versus release
Many laboratories use a two-bin system: quarantine until CoA and label match; release only after the receiving form is signed. That habit matters more than any single storage temperature.
If something is wrong
Photograph the label and carton. Keep the material at the labeled storage condition. Contact support with order number, batch, and photographs. Do not add solvent.
General laboratory information for Research Use Only materials. Return to the desk.