In preparing chemists and technicians for the real-world analytical chemical laboratory, Kenkel (Southeast Community College, Lincoln, Nebraska) includes, but goes beyond, a review of elementary statistics to introduce the principles and terminology of quality assurance (QA); good lab practices per government regulatory requirements; and what different types of QA audits, and lab accreditation and certification entail. Includes b&w photos of lab equipment, and homework exercises. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Today's industrial laboratory analyst encounters issues such as quality control, quality assurance ISO 9000, standard operating procedures, calibration, standard reference materials, statistical control, control charts, proficiency testing, validation, system suitability, chain of custody, good laboratory practices, protocol, and audits. In a well-written and readable style, A Primer on Quality in the Analytical Laboratory provides an introduction to quality, standards, and regulations in the analytical laboratory and serves as a valuable resource to a myriad of laboratory practices.
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