Publisher's Synopsis
The terms "quality assurance" and "good practice" are increasingly being embodied in legislation and quasi-legislation and are adopted widely by industry. The aim of this book is to provide detailed authoritative guidance on compliance with the individual components of good laboratory practice (GLP), good clinical research practice (GCRP) and good manufacturing practice (GMP) programs. It addresses all those aspects of laboratory activities which can influence the results produced and their subsequent interpretation. These include the selection and training of staff; the handling of test materials; choice of test method; quality of measurements; maintenance and calibration of equipment; sample and data curation.