Research product documentation is easier to use when every identifier has a clear purpose. Product names help with discovery, while SKUs and lot numbers provide more precise links between commerce, inventory, labels, and laboratory records.
The identifiers you will see
- Product nameThe public catalog name used to find and recognize the research item.
- SKUA stock-keeping identifier used to distinguish the product or a specific configuration in the catalog.
- ConfigurationThe selected format or variation associated with price, stock, and order records.
- Lot numberA batch-level identifier that connects a physical label to its available laboratory record.
- COA recordA laboratory document associated with the product and, when available, a particular lot.
Why the SKU and lot are different
A SKU usually identifies what is sold or stocked. A lot number identifies a particular documented batch. Multiple units with the same SKU may come from different lots over time, which is why both identifiers matter.
What to review before ordering
- Product identity: confirm the name and catalog page match the intended research record.
- Available configuration: review the selected format and its current inventory status.
- Documentation: open the COA library when a product or lot record is available.
- Research-use labeling: confirm the item is appropriate for qualified laboratory and in-vitro research workflows only.
- Order record: retain the confirmation number so support can locate the transaction efficiently.
Do not treat a similarly named item, a different configuration, or another lot as interchangeable documentation. Match the identifiers shown on the catalog, order, label, and report.
Where to find each record
The research catalog displays product and configuration information. The COA library provides available laboratory records, and the customer portal keeps order history connected to your account.