August 30, 2016 SPADA Meeting Book

8/29/2016

Standard Methods Performance Requirements

• A standard for analytical methodology. – the traditional standard was a description of a method . – an SMPR specifies the minimum performance requirements for a methodology.

• Documents a community’s analytical needs.

• Description of the analytical requirements.

• Includes method acceptance requirements.

Standard Methods Performance Requirements

General Format

– Intended Use Applicability – – Analytical technique – System suitability

– Reference materials – Validation guidance – Maximum time-to-determination – Method performance requirements table – Inclusivity/exclusivity/environmental contaminants

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