Detecting Bacteria in the Food Chain: ISO 21528-2:2017
International standard ISO 21528-2: 2017: Microbiology of the food chain – Horizontal method for the detection and enumeration of Enterobacteriaceae specifies a method by which users…
ASTM D3330-04(2018) – Standard Test Method for Peel Adhesion of Pressure-Sensitive Tape
In another post, we discussed ASTM D3359-23: Standard Test Methods for Rating Adhesion by Tape Test, a standard that details tests to assess the adhesion…
ANSI | ASTM Testing | Water
Selection of Aquifer Test Method in Determining Hydraulic Properties by Well Techniques
An aquifer test method is a controlled field experiment made to determine the approximate hydraulic properties of water-bearing materials. ASTM D4043-17 – Standard Guide for…
ASTM E3080: Regression Analysis Standard Practice
The statistical procedure of regression analysis studies the relation between two or more numerical values. Often, researchers use the methodology in its simplest form, by…
Forensic Dental Data Set
Teeth vary by individual, and unique features, such as fillings, dentures, and tooth eruptions, can help to identify someone postmortem. This is possible by comparing…
Forensic Document Examiners
Forensic analysis of a document can provide a great deal of knowledge on the individual who is responsible for writing that document. Forensic document analysis…
Tracking Responsible Wood Sourcing Through Forensic Fiber Analysis
In a past post, we discussed forensic fiber analysis, a process by which investigators collect fibers as evidence to determine an individual’s involvement at a…
Forensic Fiber Analysis Standards
The physical world is completely different at the microscopic level, as minuscule objects that appear virtually nonexistent to the naked eye become visible. An understanding…
CLSI MM17-Ed2: Multiple Nucleic Acid Assays Validation & Verification
Nucleic acid testing is the fastest growing field in laboratory medicine. With a rising emphasis on genetics, scientists and physicians are looking towards an individual’s…