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AOAC EXPERT REVIEW PANEL FOR MICROBIOLOGY FOR FOODS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SURFACES
AOAC Expert Review Panel Final Action Feedback
d
POD
R
= Confirmed reference method positive outcomes divided by the total
number of trials
e
dPOD
C
= Difference between the candidate method and reference method POD
values
f
95% CI = If the confidence interval of a dPOD does not contain zero, then the
difference is statistically significant at the 5% level
Conclusion
The BAX® Real Time PCR test kit for
Salmonella
has demonstrated robust performance in the
two and a half years since first action OMA status was granted.
Results seen by the manufacturer and by end users justify moving the method to final action
status.
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