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Method Validation Workshop

The Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences is committed to offer life-long, demand –driven and flexible profession development and trainings in laboratory medicine. The Department through the Research Support Center has organized a workshop in Method validation to be held at the College of Medicine,Blantyre Campus (Microbiology Conference room) from 6th to 8th August 2018.

This course will introduce the statistics required for interpreting validation data and provide the tools to plan and carry out validation studies effectively. In addition, the new requirement of ISO 15189:2012, Measurement of Uncertainty (MoU) will be addressed.

Objectives

After successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Know when and how to use fundamental method validation principles and tools to develop and implement test methods.

  • Understand the MoU concept, terminologies, and practical guidelines for accreditation process

  • Understand method validation and its requirements

  • Select and apply the statistics required during method validation

  • Select and use the appropriate tools for an effective method validation study

  • Appreciate and understand the link between method validation, application, UoM, QC and risks.

  • Explain the concept of metrological traceability and the factors influencing UoM

  • Apply UoM calculations and understand the recording thereof.

Workshop description

Method validation is an important component in establishing and ensuring the quality of results obtained from a test method. It cannot be guaranteed that data will be fit for purpose unless the performance of the test method has been studied and demonstrated to be adequate. Method validation therefore provides evidence that a test method is capable of providing data that are suitable for a particular clinical application.

Target group

Clinical or industrial Quality control managers /research officers

Clinical or industrial Laboratory technologists and technicians

Clinical or industrial Laboratory managers

Facilitators: Dr E Kampira, Dr G Chirambo, Dr M. Nliwasa, Dr A Kumitawa, Mr H.Malata and Mrs P.Katundu

Workshop Coordinator: Mr W.Kipandula, College of Medicine, Blantyre.

Workshop fee: USD100 per participant. Course fees cover course materials, meals and refreshments.

Application Deadline: Applications should be submitted to rsccourses@medcol.mw (with a copy to sec.mls@medcol.mw and info@medcol.mw ) no later than 27th July, 2018. For more information contact the training coordinator at wkipandula@medcol.mw . Follow the link below to download the registration form.

Method Validation Workshop Registration form