Vol. 45, No. 4, 2001
THE RESULTS OF INTER-LABORATORY HISTOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF FOOD
Tremlová, B.
Veterinary and Pharmaceutical University in Brno
Palackého 1-3
612 42 Brno
The Czech Republic
Summary
Reliability, accuracy, and comparability of results are the principal requirements for all measurement and testing procedures. Inter-laboratory tests are an important part of managing the quality of laboratory work. The guaranted quality of analytical data is the basic condition for decisions on the usability of food and certification of food products. The importance of histological methods in the analysis of food is indisputable. One reason why these methods are not used sufficiently, is that there is very little information on analytical quality of these tests. This contribution brings experiences and results from the first phase of the circle test, which was organised for routinely working laboratories, and also for veterinary educational workplaces. It is a histological qualitative evaluation of meat products, which is completed with a quantitative evaluation. Currently, classical methods together with computerized processing of received picture material can be used to make histological diagnosis more objective.
Key words: inter-laboratory examination; histological methods; food; meat products
References
Folia Veterinaria / 2001