Duplicate Sample Testing and Evaluation for the Microbiology Laboratory

Oral Presentation

Prepared by D. Waller
NJDEP, 401 E. State St, PO Box 420, Mail Code 401-02D, Trenton, NJ, 08625-0420, United States


Contact Information: debra.waller@dep.nj.gov; 609-984-7732


ABSTRACT

Laboratories are challenged with the responsibility of performing routine duplicate testing for microbiological samples. This presentation will address the requirements for proper sample collection for duplicate testing and the evaluation of the determined results in developing acceptance criteria for the testing laboratory.