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calibrationA
process whereby the accuracy of a piece of equipment or an instrument is
compared with that of a known standard and adjusted, if necessary, to have the
same value(s). | |
Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI)A
US-based organisation that promotes international laboratory standards and
guidelines for performing antibiotic susceptibility tests. | |
continuing professional development (CPD)Maintaining
and further developing the knowledge and skills required for your role in the
workplace. | |
controlA check
included in a laboratory test to confirm that the test works as expected. | |
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