HOW TO USE THE DATABASE
The language of the database is English. The simplest way to search is to write the search word in the area under the "text" box. For instance you can search for a parameter/analyte:
When writing "Campylobacter"
all the files containing "campylobacter" will appear.
When writing "Bacteria" all
the files contain bacteria methods will appear.
When writing "mercury" all
the files containing the word mercury will appear.
When writing "metals" all the
files containing metal analysis will appear.
You can also search for countries,
institutions or contact persons.
You can also search for topic, subtopic
and parameter by pointing at the arrow and use the appearing window shade. For
any problems in the use of the database, please contact the secretariat of
NMKL at nmkl@vetinst.no.
EXPERT LABORATORY - WHAT’S THAT?
Definition: An expert laboratory is involved in research and development, and has advanced expertise and knowledge within specific subjects/analyses.
Tasks: Several
expert laboratories would also be reference laboratories and thus have similar
tasks, such as:
Elaborate and optimalise methods of
analysis
Propose laboratory performance studies
/round robins /round trials
Produce reference materials
Perform special analyses
Verify laboratories’ results
Advising /counselling/guiding routine
and control laboratories
Educate personnel
Participate in validation work
WHO CAN JOIN THE DATABASE
Nordic laboratories that satisfy the criteria described under "expert laboratory - what’s that?" can be registered in the database.
In connection with the NMKL Annual Meeting , a meeting of the expert laboratory network is held, when applications for joining will be reviewed.
If your laboratory would like to join the database, please contact the secretariat of NMKL at nmkl@vetinst.no.
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Rev.: 17 September 2002 .