Connect the material to its record
A product name identifies a catalog entry. A lot number connects a specific batch to its associated records. Record both when you receive and document research materials.
Preserve the label
Keep the supplier’s label intact and follow your institution’s procedures for recording receipt, location, handling, and any transfer to a secondary container.
Resolve a mismatch
If the label and document do not match, keep that discrepancy visible in your records and request clarification. Do not substitute a convenient report from another lot.