Tier 01
Accredited scope work
ISO/IEC 17025-accredited activities apply only to the activities listed on the current PJLA scope of accreditation.
Quality
Quality & Accreditation
BioChroma operates with documented quality practices, controlled procedures, and project-specific review processes designed to support reliable analytical work and clear client communication.
Accredited scope
Accreditation is specific, not universal.
BioChroma Analytical Laboratory, LLC is accredited by PJLA to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for Biological and Chemical Testing. Accreditation applies only to the activities listed on the current scope of accreditation.
Other services may be performed using published methods, internally verified methods, or project-specific study designs and may not be included on the ISO/IEC 17025 scope unless specifically stated.
PJLA · ISO/IEC 17025:2017
Accreditation applies to the current scope.
BioChroma Analytical Laboratory, LLC is accredited by PJLA to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for Biological and Chemical Testing. Accreditation applies only to the activities listed on the current scope of accreditation.
Some services may be performed using published methods, internally verified methods, or project-specific study designs and may not be included on the ISO/IEC 17025 scope unless specifically stated.
Claim categories
How public service claims should be understood.
BioChroma separates accredited scope work from published methods, internally verified methods, and custom project-specific study design so clients can confirm the appropriate scope during quoting and reporting.
Tier 02
Published methods
Some projects may use applicable published or compendial methods when they fit the sample and project objective.
Tier 03
Internally verified methods
Certain services, including molecular biology support, may use internally verified methods outside the accredited scope.
Tier 04
Custom study design
R&D, consulting, and custom laboratory studies are handled as project-specific support rather than blanket test-menu claims.
Within scope
Accredited activities
ISO/IEC 17025 language applies only when the requested activity is listed on the current PJLA scope of accreditation or is specifically stated in project documentation.
Outside or project-specific
Internal and custom method work
Some services may be performed using published methods, internally verified methods, or project-specific study designs and may not be included on the ISO/IEC 17025 scope unless specifically stated.
Scope FAQ
Scope limitations stay visible.
These answers summarize the conservative accreditation position used across the V2 site.
Does accreditation apply to every service on the website?
No. Accreditation applies only to activities listed on the current PJLA scope of accreditation or specifically stated for a project.
Can a service be available outside the accredited scope?
Yes. Some work may use published methods, internally verified methods, or project-specific study designs without being included on the ISO/IEC 17025 scope.
Are PCR, NGS, gel analysis, and species identification in scope?
Those services are performed using internally verified methods and are not currently included on BioChroma's ISO/IEC 17025 scope unless specifically stated in a project quote or report.
Contact routing
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