Initial Precision and Recovery

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-014375",
  "term": "Initial Precision and Recovery",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Four aliquots of a reference matrix spiked with all the analytes of interest and labeled compounds and analyzed to establish the ability of the laboratory to generate acceptable precision and recovery. An IPR is performed prior to the first time a given method is used and any time the method or instrumentation is modified. {ORD} {OW/EAD} {ORCR}\n\n2. Four aliquots of a reference matrix spiked with all the analytes of interest and labeled compounds and analyzed to establish the ability of the laboratory to generate acceptable precision and recovery. An IPR is performed prior to the first time a given method is used and any time the method or instrumentation is modified. (ORD)",
  "abbreviation": "IPR",
  "subject": "Policy and guidance",
  "references": [
    "Forum on Environmental Measurements (FEM) Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/initial-precision-and-recovery/"
}