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Sensitivity Studies

Experiments performed to define the lower and upper limits/bounds of an assay to accurately detect an analyte. Experiments include a serial dilution performed during developmental and/or internal validation of methods.

Date Added to Lexicon
Standard Source (Designation Number Title of Standard. Publisher, Place, Year.)
ANSI/ASB 077 Standard for the Developmental and Internal Validation of Forensic Serological Methods. AAFS Academy Standards Board (ASB), 410 North 21st Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, 2020. Source link