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Consulting Service
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A separate optional service, but highly recommended
prior to submission to the PTM program
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Required for program harmonization projects
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Initiated with a Consulting Service Application submitted
by Method Developer
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Development, review and approval of validation testing
protocols
Consulting Service
Method Developer Submits:
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Consulting application and
remittance
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Method Claims
Target analyte(s
)
Matrices
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Method instructions (package insert,
user guide, directions for use)
AOAC RI Provides:
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An assigned technical consultant to
draft the validation outline
documents.
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Overview of current technical
requirements
Any relevant AOAC Guidelines
Appropriate reference
materials/methods (if applicable)
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Specific validation protocols
Reviewed and approved by AOAC
method volunteers