AOAC STANDARDS & METHODS ORIENTATION E-BOOK

9/10/2019

Is the Method Ready for Validation?

Determine the accuracy  and precision of method   results of testing your  method are consistent

After testing your  method, test it again.   Invite others to test it.

AOAC has numerous  guidance documents to  assist in drafting a study  protocols or may use  AOAC Expanded  Consulting Service ‐ AOAC oversees drafting  protocol.

It is common to optimize the  method  • Test again, and again… with  optimizations

Statistical analysis of the data

Expected results must be repeatable and reproducible! Data is your method’s spokesperson. Know your data and you’ll know your method.

About OMA Methods

• Must be extremely detailed • Should be written such that it can be used  as written • Must include safety precautions and  warnings for any step or component used or  that results from using the method • Can be modified • Supporting Data Required

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