Review Book

8. Cons/Weaknesses of the Manuscript: Reviewer 1

Some statistical data processing issues (see statistician's report).

Reviewer 2 Reviewer 3 Reviewer 4 Reviewer 5

None

None observed.

N/A NO

9. Is the Validation Study Manuscript in a format acceptable to AOAC? Reviewer 1 YES Reviewer 2 YES Reviewer 3 YES Reviewer 4 YES Reviewer 5 YES

10. Is the method described in sufficient detail so that it is relatively easy to understand, including equations and procedures for calculation of results (are all terms explained)? Reviewer 1 YES Reviewer 2 YES Reviewer 3 YES Reviewer 4 YES Reviewer 5 YES 11. Are the figures and tables sufficiently explanatory without the need to refer to the text? Reviewer 1 YES Reviewer 2 YES Reviewer 3 YES Reviewer 4 YES Reviewer 5 YES

12. Are all the figures and tables pertinent? Reviewer 1 YES Reviewer 2 YES Reviewer 3 YES Reviewer 4 YES Reviewer 5 YES

13. Could some be omitted and covered by a simple statement? Reviewer 1 NO Reviewer 2 NO Reviewer 3 NO Reviewer 4 NO Reviewer 5 NO