SUBJECT

Title

Quality assurance of analytical methods

Type of instruction

lecture

Level

master

Part of degree program
Credits

2

Recommended in

Semester 2

Typically offered in

Spring semester

Course description

Historical review about quality contol and quality assurance systems. Comparison of ISO 9000 and ISO 17025 systems, quality cycle in case of testing laboratory. Quality management, quality audit. Characteristics of an analytical method, sampling and evaluation procedures. Standard operation procedures, validation. Equipment maintenance, calibration, training. Authorized personnel descriptors. Examples of proper use and preparation procedures of certified reference materials.

Readings
  • P. Quevauviller, E.A. Maier, B. Griepnik (eds.): Quality assurance for environmental analysis, Elsevier-Amsterdam, 1995
  • E. Prichard, V. Barwick: Quality assurance in analytical chemistry, Wiley 2007