ATLA::Alternatives to Laboratory Animals

Volume 23, Number 3

Supply, coding and distribution of samples for validation studies.

ATLA 23, 348-351, May/June 1995

Paul G. Brantom, Pat Aspin and Carol Thompson

BIBRA International, Woodmansterne Road, Carshalton, Surrey SM5 4DS, UK

SUMMARY

The procedures followed for coding, labelling and distribution of samples for blind validation trials are described, paying particular attention to those elements of the process which preserve the blind nature of the trial, while ensuring that the sample identity is that intended.

Keywords: coding, sample distribution, validation studies