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Template Questions
- Audit Type
- 1240) V1M5 1.1: This Standard applies to laboratories undertaking microbiological analysis of environ
- 1242) V1M5 1.2: The essential quality control procedures applicable to microbiological analysis are i
- 1244) V1M5 1.3: The relevant definitions from TNI, Volume 1, Module 2, Section 3.0 apply. Definitions
- 1245) V1M5 1.3.1: Additional Terms and Definitions
- 1246) V1M5 1.3.1: Reserved
- 1247) V1M5 1.3.2: Exclusions and Exceptions
- 1248) V1M5 1.3.2: Reserved
- 1250) V1M5 1.4: A reference method is a method issued by an organization generally recognized as comp
- 1251) V1M5 1.4: When a laboratory is required to analyze a parameter by a specified method due to a r
- 1252) V1M5 1.4: If there is not a regulatory requirement for the parameter/method combination, the pa
- 1249) V1M5 1.4: Method Selection
- 1256) V1M5 1.5: Validation is the confirmation by examination and the objective evidence that the par
- 1255) V1M5 1.5: Method Validation
- 1267) V1M5 1.6.1: General
- 1268) V1M5 1.6.1: Prior to acceptance and institution of any method for data reporting, satisfactory
- 1266) V1M5 1.6: Demonstration of Capability (DOC)
- 1272) V1M5 1.6.1: For the initial DOC, appropriate records as discussed in Section 1.6.2 shall be com
- 1273) V1M5 1.6.1: An initial DOC shall be completed each time there is a change in instrument type, p
- 1276) V1M5 1.6.2: Initial DOC
- 1300) V1M5 1.6.3: Ongoing DOC
- 1304) V1M5 1.6.3.2: This ongoing demonstration may include one of the following or by performing anot
- 1311) V1M5 1.7: Technical Requirements
- 1312) V1M5 1.7.1: Calibration
- 1315) V1M5 1.7.1 b): For instruments that are continuous monitors, such as in-line specific conductan
- 1320) V1M5 1.7.2: Reserved for specific procedures.
- 1322) V1M5 1.7.3.1: Sterility Checks and Method Blanks
- 1323) V1M5 1.7.3.1 a): Method Blanks
- 1321) V1M5 1.7.3: Quality Control
- 1332) V1M5 1.7.3.1 b): Sterility Checks
- 1345) V1M5 1.7.3.2: Test Variability/Reproducibility
- 1347) V1M5 1.7.3.3: Sample Specific Controls (where applicable)
- 1350) V1M5 1.7.3.4: Data Reduction
- 1352) V1M5 1.7.3.5: Quality of Standards, Reagents and Media
- 1354) V1M5 1.7.3.5 a): Media – Culture media may be prepared from commercial dehydrated powders or ma
- 1355) V1M5 1.7.3.5 a) i.: Laboratory-prepared media
- 1359) V1M5 1.7.3.5 a) ii.: Ready-to-use media
- 1363) V1M5 1.7.3.5 c): Reagent Water
- 1370) V1M5 1.7.3.6: Selectivity
- 1377) V1M5 1.7.3.6 d): Culture Controls
- 1378) V1M5 1.7.3.6 d) i.: Negative Culture Controls
- 1379) V1M5 1.7.3.6 d) i. 1: Negative culture controls demonstrate that the medium does not support th
- 1381) V1M5 1.7.3.6 d) ii.: Positive Culture Controls
- 1382) V1M5 1.7.3.6 d) ii. 1: Positive culture controls demonstrate that the medium can support the gr
- 1384) V1M5 1.7.3.7: Constant and Consistent Test Conditions
- 1385) V1M5 1.7.3.7 a): Laboratory Facilities
- 1389) V1M5 1.7.3.7 b): Laboratory Equipment
- 1390) V1M5 1.7.3.7 b) i.: Temperature Measuring Devices
- 1394) V1M5 1.7.3.7 b) ii.: Autoclaves
- 1405) V1M5 1.7.3.7 b) iii.: Volumetric Equipment
- 1406) V1M5 1.7.3.7 b) iii.: Volumetric equipment shall be verified as follows:
- 1410) V1M5 1.7.3.7 b) iv.: UV Instruments
- 1413) V1M5 1.7.3.7 b) v.: Incubators, Water Baths, Ovens
- 1416) V1M5 1.7.3.7 b) vi.: Labware (Glassware and Plasticware)
- 1421) V1M5 1.7.4: Data Acceptance/Rejection Criteria
- 1423) V1M5 1.7.5: Sample Handling
- 1429) V1M5 1.7.5 b): Laboratories that receive samples from potable water sources (including source w