Scope of Accreditation

Scope of Accreditation

The Scope of Accreditation is a formal document issued by L-A-B to accredited laboratories. The Scope is the expression of calibration parameters, testing technologies, ranges, parameters, uncertainties for which accreditation has been granted.  The laboratory prepares the "Proposed Scope of Accreditation" as a part of its initial application and renewal application. The Proposed Scope is a working document and is not an indication of accreditation status.  Therefore a proposed scope shall not be shared with any entity other than L-A-B or its authorized representatives.  When accreditation has been granted, L-A-B will issue an approved final Scope of Accreditation.

Scope Templates and Instructions

• (Manual 003) - 17025 General Accreditation Requirements

17025 General Accreditation Scopes

Calibration

• Instructions for Proposed Scope for Calibration Labs - Form 28.10
• Proposed Scope For Calibration Laboratories - Form 28.8

Testing

• Instructions for Proposed Scope for Testing Labs - Form 28.9
• Proposed Scope For Testing Laboratories - Form 28.6
• Proposed Scope For DoD ELAP Laboratories - Form 403.8

Dimensional Measurement

• Instructions for Proposed Scope for Dimensional Measurement - Form 28.11
• Proposed Scope For Dimensional Measurement Laboratories - Form 28.5

Multiple Field Scope

• Proposed Scope for Multiple Scope Laboratories - Form 28.13

Program Specific Scopes

LABPR 411 - Construction Materials Testing

• Instructions for Proposed Scope - CMT LAP - Form 411.10
• Proposed Scope Template - CMT LAP - Form 411.9