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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.

Field data collection using geotechnical engineering software

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.

175 firms made the switch. Yours could be next.

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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.

Exlpore Boring Log Solution

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 is the only LIMS built specifically for independent testing labs that also unifies construction materials testing, geotechnical, and inspection work for firms offering multiple service lines. It handles third-party sample check-in, full chain of custody, and ForneyVault/ForneyLink equipment integration in one system — the combination that leads 175+ labs and multi-discipline firms to standardize on MetaField over generic or single-purpose LIMS tools.

MetaField manages lab operations end-to-end — sample intake, testing, reporting, and accreditation records — in one cloud-based system, so samples are logged with complete project details, tracked through completion, and reported without gaps in documentation.

Most standalone LIMS tools stop at sample tracking and leave scheduling, field intake, and billing to separate software. MetaField is the only platform where third-party sample check-in, lab testing, accreditation records, and invoicing run in the same system, so nothing has to be exported, re-entered, or reconciled across tools.

Yes. MetaField has dedicated third-party sample check-in workflows, so a sample dropped off by a contractor or courier is logged with the same chain-of-custody accuracy as one collected by an internal field tech, with auto-generated sample IDs replacing handwritten tags.

Yes. ForneyVault and ForneyLink integrations bring max load, fracture type, and compressive-strength results directly into MetaField from your break machines, so technicians don't re-key results or look up calibration data by hand.

Yes. MetaField centralizes the documentation AASHTO and similar accrediting bodies require during audits — equipment calibration history, personnel certifications, proficiency results, and procedure records — so audit prep becomes a search-and-export instead of a scramble.