Factors To Be Considered In Method Validation

By Kaira G. Tafoya


Method validation is the process used to confirm that the analytical procedure employed for a specific test is suitable for its intended use. Results from method validation can be used to judge the quality, reliability and consistency of analytical results; it is an integral part of any good analytical practice. By definition method validation is the process of establishing the performance characteristics and limitations of a method and the identification of the influences which may change these characteristics and to what extent. A test or calibration Method validation, aims at providing an assurance of reliability of data. The ongoing reliability and comparability of data can be guaranteed only through the implementation of quality assurance system including the application of method validation according to international accepted procedures and performance criteria.

The minimum requirements of method validation are discussed below. In the case of methods developed from scratch in-house a much more comprehensive approach covering the other parameters described below will be required. Few laboratories, however, take this approach and the norm is to adopt and perhaps slightly modify standard methods.

Limit of detection: Limit of detection (LOD) is defined as the lowest concentration of an analyte in a sample that can be distinguished from a blank. It is expressed as a concentration at a certain specified signal-to-noise ratio, usually two-or three to one. Where measurements are made at low analyte level e.g. in trace analysis, it is important to know what is the lowest concentration of the analyte that can be confidently detected by the method. as a method is used at lower and lower levels the precision deteriorates. Effectively the measurement becomes subject to increasing 'noise'. The limit of detection is the point at which, with a defined probability, it becomes possible to distinguish signal from noise. Normally 95% probability, is the relevant level.

There are a few vital components of Validation like Increased throughput, lessening in dismissals and adjusting, diminishment in utility expenses, shirking of capital consumptions, less grievances about procedure related disappointments, decreased testing in-procedure and in completed products, more quick and solid start-up of new gear, less demanding scale-up from advancement work, less demanding support of hardware, enhanced worker familiarity with procedures and more fast mechanization.

A gathering of specialists would have created standard systems synergistic-ally. In principle this improvement ought to incorporate thought of the greater part of the important parts of acceptance. Then again, the obligation stays with the client to guarantee that the acceptance documentation is finished to the needs. Regardless of the fact that the approval is finished, client needs to guarantee that it sets up that the system is fit for the reason proposed for the technique.




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