For Laboratories
LCAS™ for Laboratories
Transform your pricing from cost-plus guesswork to defensible methodology
Why Implement LCAS™?
Przejrzystość wyceny
Certyfikacja LCAS™
Zgodność z CE
Przewaga rynkowa
Automatyzacja
Partnerstwo
The LCAS™ Formula
FP = BC × CF
Final Price = Base Cost × Complexity Factor
BC
L + M + E + O
(Labor + Materials + Equipment + Overhead)
CF
D10.3 × D20.3 × D30.2 × D40.1 × D50.1
Certification Levels
L1
Level 1: Self-Declared
Self-declaration of methodology adoption
- Document review only
- No audit required
- Use LCAS™ methodology
€ 1 200
Year 1 total (excl. VAT)
L2
Level 2: Conformant
Full methodology implementation
- Remote audit verification
- Documentation review
- Sample quotation check
€ 2 400
Year 1 total (excl. VAT)
Recommended
L3
Level 3: Certified
Full implementation + ISO 17025
- On-site audit
- Public registry listing
- Marketing rights
€ 4 800
Year 1 total (excl. VAT)
Implementation Roadmap
1
Analyze Current Costs
2–4 weeks- Calculate hourly labor rates by role
- Inventory materials costs per test type
- Determine equipment amortization rates
- Calculate overhead absorption rate
2
Build BC Database
2–4 weeks- Calculate BC for each test method in scope
- Document time standards and material usage
- Validate against historical pricing
3
Define CF Criteria
1–2 weeks- Establish D1–D5 scoring criteria for your lab
- Create lookup tables for common scenarios
- Train staff on CF determination
4
Update Quotation Process
1–2 weeks- Implement LCAS™ quotation template
- Integrate with LIMS/ERP if applicable
- Update client communication materials
5
Certification (optional)
1–2 months- Apply for LCAS™ certification
- Undergo audit by certified auditor
- Receive certificate and registry listing
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