Advanced course

Title: Validation of the phytoplankton analysis method

Teaching plan

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• Introduction to the concept of validation and its importance

• Validation planning: stages of the validation process

• Required equipment and calibration

• Sensitivity and control charts

• How to establish a control chart

• Performance criteria (Precision, Accuracy, Linearity, Robustness, Reproducibility, and Selectivity)

• Limit of Detection and Limit of Quantification

• Precision (Repeatability and Reproducibility)

• Proper execution of analyses during an audit

• Record-keeping forms and documentation

• Corrective actions

• Two-sided test

• Statistical calculations and tests

• Validation report

• Verification of all assay steps

In-person or in-company mode

Hours: 6h

Theoretical and practical class

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Online Modality 

Hours: 4h

Theoretical class

Exclusive live classes​

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Target audience: Students, researchers, professionals seeking to improve and update themselves, laboratories that want to implement new analyzes in their scope, laboratories that seek accreditation with INMETRO or that wish to train their employees.