Uncertainty of quantitative determinations derived by cultivation of microorganisms

Seppo I. Niemelä

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Abstract

The purpose of the guide is to help laboratories engaged in routine microbiological analysis to calculate uncertainties of their test results. Only test based on counting colonies or other discrete entities are considered. In everyday speech "uncertainty" has wide connotations, even in the context of analytical measurements. In this treatise, measurement uncertainty is considered. Other uncertainties, such as the uncertainty of identifying the object of measurement (the target organism), are not considered. With the help of this guide, it should be possible to obtain a numerical estimate of uncertainty for each individual test result. Also, advise is given on the estimation of major systematic errors.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationHelsinki
PublisherCentre of Metrology and Accreditation (MIKES)
Number of pages75
ISBN (Print)952-5209-68-7
Publication statusPublished - 2002
MoE publication typeD4 Published development or research report or study

Publication series

SeriesMIKES Publication
NumberJ3/2002
ISSN1235-5704

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