The importance of being fit for purpose

VaMPIS - Validation of Measurement Procedures that Include Sampling 1. Introduction Validation of analytical methods (i.e. procedures) usually excludes the primary sampling, but this is now widely recognised as the first step in the measurement procedure [1] (Fig.1). Validation of…

Proficiency testing – How much and how often? Introduction A laboratory should have a strategy for its participation in proficiency testing (PT) detailing which schemes it should enrol in (level) and how often (frequency). This is explained in a Eurachem…

Význam validace metody Úvod V laboratořích po celém světě se denně provádějí miliony měření a zkoušek. Výsledky slouží jako podklad pro důležitá rozhodnutí, například pro oceňování zboží pro obchodní účely, podporu péče o zdraví, kontrolu kvality léčiv, pitné vody, potravin…

Selecting the right proficiency testing scheme for my laboratory Introduction Participation in Proficiency Testing (PT) is an important part of assuring the quality of test results in a laboratory. The time and effort required can be costly, especially for laboratories…