Guidance for the Validation of Analytical Methodology and Calibration of Equipment Used for Testing of Illicit Drugs in Seized Materials and Biologica

Focusing on quality assurance in laboratories, this manual offers practical guidance for validating analytical methods and calibrating equipment, specifically for testing illicit drugs in seized materials and biological specimens. It serves as a resource for national authorities and analysts, detailing the implementation of method validation and verification, alongside calibration and performance verification of laboratory instruments. The procedures outlined are based on the collective experience of scientists from various reputable laboratories globally.