The Conformance Index starts at 100 and deducts points for each detected anomaly. Higher scores indicate fewer data quality concerns.

🔍 Data Integrity Indicators

Code	Indicator	Penalty
DI-01	Purity >100%	-20
DI-02	Exactly 100.000%	-8
DI-03	Round purity (.000 or .500)	-3
DI-04	Missing content measurement	-5
DI-05	Content exceeds label by >50%	-8
DI-06	Purity below 98%	-5

⏱ Temporal Indicators

Code	Indicator	Penalty
T-01	Same-day test turnaround	-10
T-04	Test date before receive date	-20
T-05	Weekend test date	-3

📄 Documentation Indicators

Code	Indicator	Penalty
D-01	Email address as vendor/source	-5
D-02	Short source/vendor name (<4 chars)	-3
D-03	First name only as vendor	-4
D-04	Missing batch ID	-3

📊 Statistical Indicators

Code	Indicator	Penalty
S-01	Purity outlier (>2.5σ from vendor mean)	-8
S-04	Duplicate purity value across samples	-3

⚠ Unvalidated Metric Indicators

Code	Indicator	Penalty
UV-01	Unvalidated metric present	-10
UV-02	Multiple unvalidated metrics	-15
UV-03	Repeat offender lab	-20

Methodology v4.1

🧪 Testing Protocol 40%

Depth and scope of analytical testing performed.

Purity Scoring

Purity Range	Points
≥99.5%	4.0
99.0 – 99.49%	3.5
98.0 – 98.99%	3.0
<98.0%	2.0

Additional Tests

Test	Points	Detection
MS Confirmation	+3.0	Molecular identity verification
Sterility	+1.5	Microbial contamination
Endotoxin (LAL)	+1.5	Bacterial toxin screening

🏷 Label Alignment 30%

Accuracy of label claims vs. analytical results.

Element	Points	Criteria
Product Match	3.0	Compound name matches COA
Quantity Accuracy	4.0	Content within ±10% of label
Batch ID Present	2.0	Lot/batch number documented
Expiration Date	1.0	Retest or expiration date listed

📦 Chain of Custody 20%

Sample handling and verification practices.

Element	Points
Third-party lab verification	4.0
Sample receiving documentation	3.0
Multi-vial batch testing	3.0

📋 Conformance Index 10%

Data quality and anomaly detection scoring.

Starts at 100 points. Deductions for detected anomalies including suspicious purity values, temporal inconsistencies, and documentation gaps. View all CI indicators →