Microbiology-PTM-OMA_Modules_1-5

Performing the Study – Quantitative Methods

• Begin all analyses on the same day • Blind coded candidate method test portions • Blind coded reference method test portions • Paired or unpaired study • Follow each method as written • Use most current published version of the reference method • Use all claimed dilution buffers • Confirm every blind coded test portion according to the reference  method procedures, if applicable • Confirm blind coded candidate method test portions according to  alternate candidate method confirmation procedure, if applicable