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Method Performance Feedback 2014.03
Yes
Is the method documentation available that demonstrates Reproducibility/Uncertainty and Probability of
Detection? If so, please cite the reference.
STATISTICAL REVIEW: Is the documentation for the statistical review prior to AOAC First Action Official
Methods status available and completed?
yes
Yes
yes
complete statistical review and comparison to HorRat was presented in Mastovska et al.: Journal of AOAC
International Vol. 98, No. 2, 2015. The data from the study was available before the method was recommended
for 1st Action but it was not yet published.
Yes.
Yes, in the section from pp 109-118 in the ERP book for the PAH method. Also extensively covered in Mastovska
et al.:J. AOAC Int., 98(2)2015.
The method demonstrated good reproducibility as reported its collaborative study published at J AOAC Int.
I could not locate the documentation on measurement uncertainty, except in the Certificate of Analysis for
Reference Materials.
Please cite below the OMA Appendicies, Community Guidance, or SMPR by which this method was reviewed
against.
Community guidance is on page 22 of the ERP Book
1. Does this method sufficiently follow the collaborative study protocol
2. Is the method Scientifically sound and can be followed
3.What are the strengths and weaknesses of the method?
4.How do the weaknesses weigh in your recommendation of the method?
5.Will the method serve the community that will use the method?
6.What additional information be needed to further support the method?
Method performance criteria are set instead of prescribing specific products/instruments needed to successfully
complete analysis.
In response to Gulf oil spill. I believe there was stakeholder panel meetings and a working group regarding