Standard operating procedure

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011300",
  "term": "Standard operating procedure",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A set of detailed, written instructions for performing a routine laboratory operation or analytical test. An SOP documents the exact steps and techniques required to carry out a specific task consistently, including equipment setup, calibration, sample handling, and data recording. Adherence to these procedures is a core requirement for quality assurance and control systems, such as those compliant with ISO/IEC 17025.",
  "synonyms": [
    "recommended operating procedure",
    "standard method"
  ],
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "sampling",
    "testing"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2021, 93, 997. 'Metrological and quality concepts in analytical chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)' on page 1041 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2019-0819)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/standard-operating-procedure/"
}