Download or read book Guidance for the Validation of Analytical Methodology and Calibration of Equipment Used for Testing of Illicit Drugs in Seized Materials and Biological Specimens written by and published by United Nations Publications. This book was released on 2009 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The validation of analytical methods and the calibration of equipment are important aspects of quality assurance in the laboratory. This manual deals with both of these within the context of testing of illicit drugs in seized materials and biological specimens. It provides an introduction and practical guidance to national authorities and analysts in the implementation of method validation and verification, and also in the calibration/performance verification of laboratory instrumentation and equipment within their existing internal quality assurance programmes. The procedures described represent a synthesis of the experience of scientists from several reputable laboratories around the world.