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Accreditation for Microbiological Laboratories

Introduction and Scope Microbiological testing includes sterility testing, detection, isolation, enumeration, and identification of microorganisms (viruses, bacteria, fungi, and protozoa)
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Width Variation

Precision Width Variation, Traditionally, precision describes the net effect of discrimination, sensitivity and repeatability over the operating range (size, range
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Measurement Process Variation

For most measurement processes, the total measurement variation is usually described as a normal distribution. Normal probability is an assumption
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Types of Measurement System Variation

It is often assumed that measurements are exact, and frequently the analysis and conclusions are based upon this assumption. An
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Measurement Issues

Three fundamental issues must be addressed when evaluating a measurement system: 1) The measurement system must demonstrate adequate sensitivity. First,
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Measurement System Implementation Issues (process)

 Support of Measurement System Implementation: Who will support the measurement process? Lab technicians, engineers, production, maintenance, outside contracted service?
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Measurement System Build Issues (equipment, standard, instrument)

 Have the sources of variation identified in the system design been addressed? Design review; verify and validate. Calibration and
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Measurement System Design and Development Issues

What is to be measured in Measurement System? What type of characteristic is it? Is it a mechanical property? Is