Controlled guidance for testing decisions
These guides help buyers, operators, vessel teams and maintenance managers understand when to request independent testing. Prime Lab keeps public guidance high-level and confirms detailed test scopes directly with each client.
Fuel quality testing guide
How to prepare a diesel, gasoline or petroleum product enquiry for clear scope confirmation.
Marine foam SOLAS 2026 guide
High-level guidance for vessel teams reviewing marine fire fighting foam documentation.
Oil analysis condition guide
Practical condition-monitoring guidance for engines, chillers, transformers and hydraulic systems.
Water quality testing guide
Guidance for pool, potable, sewage, wastewater and industrial water testing enquiries.
ISO 8217 RM vs DM guide
Buyer-friendly marine fuel grade context for vessel, bunker and trading enquiries.
Transformer oil testing guide
High-level transformer oil condition context for maintenance teams and asset owners.
Third-party vs supplier testing
When independent fuel evidence is commercially stronger than relying only on supplier paperwork.
SOLAS 2026 foam checklist
A practical document-readiness checklist for vessel teams preparing PFOS evidence.
UAE diesel standards guide
High-level guidance on UAE diesel fuel standard enquiries and ASTM/contract references.
Send the right information before testing starts
A clear enquiry helps the laboratory confirm the right scope efficiently. For most services, the useful starting points are sample type, location, intended report recipient, deadline, and any authority or contract instruction.
Sample and product identity
Describe the product, water type, oil type, foam type or asset involved. Attach supplier documents when available.
Report purpose
Tell Prime Lab whether the report is for trading, maintenance, marine, authority, insurance, dispute or internal control use.
Location and timing
Share the sample location, vessel or site details, collection preference and deadline so logistics can be reviewed.
Recipient requirements
If a port, class, authority, buyer or counterparty has instructions, send them before scope confirmation.
Practical guidance for better testing enquiries
The resource section answers common buyer questions and helps clients prepare the information Prime Lab needs before confirming a testing or inspection scope.
Where standards or regulations matter, the website links to official or recognized references and asks clients to confirm the exact recipient requirement directly with the laboratory.
Frequently Asked Questions
For exact test scope, authority requirements or report wording, contact the laboratory directly.
