AOAC RI ERP Final Action Recommendations eBook

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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