LCAS™ for Clients
Understand what you pay for — compare lab quotes with confidence
How LCAS™ Works for You
Lab Calculates BC
The laboratory calculates the Base Cost: Labor + Materials + Equipment + Overhead for your specific test.
CF Applied
A Complexity Factor (CF) is applied based on 5 objective domains: Time, Equipment, Expertise, Sample, and Risk.
Transparent Final Price
You receive a quotation showing FP = BC × CF with full breakdown — so you know exactly what you're paying for.
Benefits for You
Compare Quotes Apple-to-Apple
When labs use LCAS™, their quotations follow the same format — making direct price comparison straightforward.
Negotiate with Confidence
Understand which cost drivers affect your price (sample complexity, rare equipment, specialized expertise) and discuss them meaningfully.
Know What You're Paying For
No more opaque "testing fee" — you see the breakdown of every cost component in your quotation.
Build Better Lab Relationships
Transparent pricing builds trust and long-term partnerships with your testing laboratory.
Estimate Your Testing Cost
Use our free client estimator to get a ballpark price for your product testing.
Try Client EstimatorFrequently Asked Questions
Is LCAS™ mandatory?
No. LCAS™ is a voluntary standard. However, laboratories that adopt it signal commitment to pricing transparency, which benefits both parties.
Can I request an LCAS™ quotation from any lab?
You can ask any laboratory to provide a quotation in LCAS™ format. Certified laboratories are obliged to do so.
What does BC × CF mean in my quotation?
BC (Base Cost) is the sum of labor, materials, equipment, and overhead. CF (Complexity Factor) adjusts for test difficulty. FP = BC × CF is your final price before VAT.
How do I find LCAS™ certified labs?
The LCAS™ public registry lists all laboratories that have been independently verified for LCAS™ compliance.
View Certified Lab Registry