SPADA Meeting Book

Guidance for Soil Collection, Characterization and Application 1 for Biothreat Agent Detection Method and Site Evaluations 2 3 AOAC Stakeholder Panel on Agent Detection Assays (SPADA) 1.0 Objective 8 characterization, and use of soil as a sample matrix or potentially interfering substance in 9 biothreat agent detection applications. 13 for the testing and evaluation or validation of biothreat agent detection methods and 14 systems, and 2) soils used as a sample matrix in site assessments and in evaluation of 15 biothreat agent decontamination and remediation procedures. 19 inhibition, interference, and cross-reactivity from soil to determine the reliability and/or 20 To provide guidance on standardization of practices for the collection, 10 11 12 16 17 18 2.0 Scope This standard applies to 1) soils used as a source of potentially interfering substances 3.0 Purpose It is essential to evaluate a candidate biothreat agent detection method or system for 4 5 6 7

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