If you are preparing to use VeritaCheck™ in your clinical laboratory, your first question should be: do we have a validation record on file? For most regulated labs, the answer needs to be yes before you run a single study through any software tool. The good news is that validating VeritaCheck™ is straightforward, and most labs can complete it in under two hours. Software validation is required under CLIA 42 CFR 493.1251 and CAP checklist item COM.01300. The appropriate framework is IQ/OQ/PQ: Installation Qualification, Operational Qualification, Performance Qualification. Most labs complete the full process in under two hours. A free Software Validation Record template is available at veritaslabservices.com. Sections: Why Software Validation Is Required; What Validating VeritaCheck™ Actually Means; Step-by-Step Validation Process; The Software Validation Template; How Long Does It Take?; What to Keep on File.