THE ROLE OF REFERENCE MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT QUALIFICATION IN METHOD VALIDATION

ABSTRACT

The rightness of the measurements performed in analysis and control laboratories is essential for functioning of the modern society. Utilization of reference materials and certified reference materials plays a very important role in obtaining exactness in analytical measurements. Reference materials and certified reference materials are used to estimate the performances of the analytical methods and the laboratory equipment.

Keywords:

• Reference materials—RM
• Certified reference materials—CRM
• Method validation
• Equipment qualification

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