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Lab testing software build for the way samples arrive, get tested, and get reported

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The Problem Manual processes can't keep up with the volume of an independent lab

Independent testing labs manage a high volume of samples from many contractors every day, often across multiple test methods.

When sample intake depends on paper forms, handwritten notes, or spreadsheets, information gets missed or delayed. Teams spend time tracking down details instead of running tests, and gaps in documentation can create issues during accreditation audits.

Without software designed for third-party sample workflows, it becomes harder to keep testing efficient, accurate, and organized.

The Solution A LIMS purpose-built for the way independent labs run

With MetaField, every sample is logged with complete project information as soon as it arrives and stays tracked through testing, review, and reporting. Your team works from one system, clients get reports faster, and accreditation records stay organized and up to date.

Streamlined 3rd-party sample check-in
Full chain of custody from intake to report
Customizable reports in every format

Independent lab testing software for faster, more accurate sample management

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Sample intake built for fast, accurate lab check-ins

MetaField gives your team a fast, simple way to log samples and capture key project and testing details.

  • 3rd party sample check-in – Log samples from any client at the door with project, test, and specification info captured up front.
  • Required fields – Ensure important project, client, and testing information is captured before samples are accepted.
  • Auto-generated sample IDs – Automatically generate a unique digital ID for every sample at check-in.
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Complete chain of custody from intake to final report

MetaField gives labs real-time visibility into every sample with live tracking, work queues, and digital chain-of-custody records.

  • End-to-end sample tracking – Follow every sample from intake through testing and final report.
  • Live work queues – Track upcoming, active, and completed tests in real-time by client, project, or test type.
  • Digital chain-of-custody tracking – Maintain a complete, traceable history for every sample from collection through final reporting.
Geotechnical engineering software delivering reports real-time.

Automated reports, delivered the way every client prefers 

MetaField turns completed tests into branded reports that can be quickly shared by email, secure online access, or client-required formats.

  • Prepopulated reports – Test results and calculations are automatically populated into reports as values are entered.
  • Integrated report delivery – Send reports directly from the platform or share them to a secure client portal.
  • Flexible report delivery – Email reports directly from platform or publish them to a secure, branded client portal.

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Additional software capabilities built for independent lab opertions

Equipment management
Keep equipment calibration current and audit-ready in one place.
Personnel certifications
Manage certifications to assign qualified staff to tests.
ForneyVault Integration
Connect your break machines and lab equipment directly to MetaField.
Pre-built test forms library
Standardized test forms aligned with industry standards.
Branded client portal
Secure, 24/7 access to reports and project information.
Accreditation management
Create, store, and manage accreditation records digitally.

MetaField’s all-in-one solution for connected workflows

MetaField brings your entire operation—from project setup and scheduling to fieldwork, lab, and reporting—into one connected platform, so your team can manage every step in a single system.

Project Management
Manage projects and track performance in one place.
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Scheduling & Dispatch
Easily see, create, and assign work orders in one place.
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Field Inspection & Testing
Digitally collect and review field data on site.
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Boring Logs
Record subsurface data and turn it into digital reports.
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Lab / LIMS
Track samples and manage lab workflows in one place.
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Review & Deliver
Digitally approve and deliver reports within the system.
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Invoicing & Timesheets
Seamlessly capture billable hours and create invoices.
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System Integrations
Connect MetaField to the systems you already rely on.
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MetaField Training Center
Empower employees to self-learn the system with in-app training.
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Frequently asked questions about Metafield

MetaField manages lab operations in one cloud-based system — from sample intake and testing to reporting and accreditation records. Samples are logged with complete project details, tests stay tracked through completion, and reports can be quickly shared by email or secure online access. The result is faster workflows, fewer missing details, and organized audit-ready records.

Yes. MetaField has dedicated workflows for third-party sample check-in, so a sample dropped off by a contractor, courier, or shipping carrier gets logged with the same accuracy and chain-of-custody history as a sample collected by an internal field tech. Required-field validation catches missing details up front, and auto-generated sample IDs replace handwritten tags.

Yes. ForneyVault and ForneyLink integrations bring max load, fracture type, and compressive-strength results directly into MetaField from your break machines. Equipment calibration data and metadata also populate test forms automatically, so technicians don't have to look up serial numbers or last-cal dates by hand.

Yes. MetaField centralizes the documentation AASHTO and similar accrediting bodies look for during audits — equipment calibration history, personnel certifications, proficiency sample results, and procedure records. Records stay current as work happens, so audit prep is a search-and-export instead of a scramble.

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