Lab lookup guide
Verified by Vanguard: how to check a Vanguard Laboratory peptide COA
By Vitality Chems · Published · updated · vendor-authored explanatory note
Short answer
Vanguard Laboratory (Olympia, WA) publishes reports on its Verified by Vanguard portal, searchable by the brand name on the certificate plus the report, product or lot. The lab is A2LA-accredited (certificate 6377.01), but peptide purity and quantity testing are not in that accreditation scope. 4 of our 5 Vanguard reports had a lab-hosted record when we last checked (2026-10-31); each one is linked below.
Lot-documented research materials
Every catalog page shows the lot, its third-party HPLC and LC-MS report, and the price. Browse the catalog →
| Material | Sample ID as printed | Reported | Lab record |
|---|---|---|---|
| retatrutide 20mg | Lime Green Cap (cap color, not a lot number) | 2026-02-26 | Lab-hosted record available |
| retatrutide 30mg | RT3042126 | 2026-05-11 | Not found; confirmation pending |
| bpc-157 10mg | BC10051926 | 2026-06-01 | Lab-hosted record available |
| bpc-tb-blend 10mg/10mg | Orange Cap (cap color, not a lot number) | 2026-02-26 | Lab-hosted record available |
| ghk-cu 100mg | GHK42126 | 2026-05-08 | Lab-hosted record available |
Step by step
Vanguard's Verified by Vanguard portal searches by the brand name printed on the certificate plus the report, product or lot.
- Note the brand name printed on the certificate and the report, product or lot shown on it.
- Type verifiedbyvanguard.com yourself and open its search page, rather than following a link or QR code from an unknown source.
- Search by the brand name plus the report, product or lot.
- Open the lab's record and compare it with your copy: compound, sample description or lot, report date, purity and quantity.
- If the record is missing or any value differs, treat the certificate as unconfirmed and contact the lab.
Cap-color sample IDs
Some certificates identify the sample only by a description such as a cap color. A color is not a lot number: many batches can share it. A report like that confirms what the tested sample contained, but it cannot by itself tie your vial to that sample. Ask the seller for the lot-level report, or for written confirmation that your vial came from the tested batch.
What the accreditation covers
Vanguard Laboratory is an A2LA-accredited lab (certificate 6377.01); peptide purity and quantity testing are not in its accreditation scope. ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation applies to the tests listed on the lab's scope, so check the scope on the A2LA directory rather than the logo alone.
A certificate describes the tested sample. It does not establish sterility, safety or suitability for any use. Research use only; not for human or animal use.
Related on Vitality Chems
- Verify a lot — look up our published reports by lot number.
- Freedom Diagnostics lookup — the other lab we use.
- ISO 17025 accreditation scope — why scope matters more than the logo.
- COA lot dataset — every published report as CSV and JSON.
Frequently asked
How do I verify a Vanguard Laboratory COA?
Search the Verified by Vanguard portal (verifiedbyvanguard.com) by the brand name on the certificate plus the report, product or lot, then compare the lab's record with your copy.
Is Vanguard Laboratory ISO 17025 accredited for peptide testing?
Vanguard Laboratory is A2LA-accredited (certificate 6377.01), but peptide purity and quantity testing are not in its accreditation scope.
What does a cap color on a COA mean?
It is a sample description, not a lot number. It cannot by itself prove your vial came from the tested batch.
References
- Verified by Vanguard: searchLab-hosted report search (checked 2026-11-01).
- Verified by Vanguard: retatrutide 20mg (Lime Green Cap)Lab-hosted record for a report dated 2026-02-26.
- Verified by Vanguard: bpc-157 10mg (BC10051926)Lab-hosted record for a report dated 2026-06-01.
- Verified by Vanguard: bpc-tb-blend 10mg/10mg (Orange Cap)Lab-hosted record for a report dated 2026-02-26.
- Verified by Vanguard: ghk-cu 100mg (GHK42126)Lab-hosted record for a report dated 2026-05-08.
- A2LA directory: Vanguard LaboratoryAccreditation certificate and scope.
