VITEK MS Collaborative Study Outline - eBook

VITEK MS Collaborative Study

June 2019

6 Reporting Raw Data 6.1 Report data using the data report form in Appendix 8.2.

6.2 Upon completion the laboratory will email the completed data form to the Study Director. 6.3 Copies of all related test results (data sheets and confirmation results) should be retained by the collaborators for a minimum of one year. 7 Analyzing Raw Data 7.1 Analyze the data for correct identification, misidentification and unidentified organisms by laboratory. 7.2 The data are reported as number of species/strains correctly identified by laboratory. 7.2.1 For example, “Of the N specific inclusivity strains tested, N-2 were correctly identified and 2 were misidentified in Laboratory 1. Those strains misidentified were the following: …” 7.3 The study report should include a table which lists all species/strains tested, their source, origin and essential characteristics plus testing outcome by laboratory. 8 Appendices

8.1 Instructions to Collaborators 8.2 Test Portion Data Report Forms 8.3 Study Materials 8.4 Flow Diagram 8.5 Collaborator Comment Form 8.6 User Manual

11