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My vendor COA looks sketchy - can someone take a look — anyone have experience?

BethLabQueen Thu, Feb 22, 2024 at 7:37 AM 12 replies 2,137 viewsPage 2 of 3
PeptideSynthNJ
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Feb 22, 2024 at 10:27 AM#6

Incredible info everyone. So basically, the gold standard verification process is:

  1. Check COA has all required elements (the checklist above)
  2. Verify the lab exists and is accredited
  3. Call the lab to confirm the report number
  4. Request raw chromatogram data
  5. If still uncertain, send to independent third-party testing (Janoshik, etc.)

That about right?

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Feb 22, 2024 at 10:44 AM#7

That's exactly right. And honestly, step 5 is the ultimate verification. A COA is just a piece of paper. Third-party testing is actual science. If you're spending hundreds of dollars on a compounded medication that you're injecting into your body, spending $100-150 on independent testing is a reasonable investment.

The fact that we even have to have this conversation says a lot about the current state of the market. 😔

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Feb 22, 2024 at 11:01 AM#8

Wow this thread is making me paranoid. I just started compounded sema from an online telehealth company and never even thought to ask for a COA. Is it weird to ask for one after the fact?

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Feb 22, 2024 at 11:18 AM#9

Not weird at all. Look at your vial for the lot/batch number and call the pharmacy (not the telehealth company — the actual compounding pharmacy listed on the label). Ask for the COA for that batch number. If it's a legit operation, they'll email it to you within a day or two. Standard stuff.

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