Sample Process Control, or Internal Control

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-024703",
  "term": "Sample Process Control, or Internal Control",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Functions like the target in its ability to be collected, concentrated and detected. A sample process control, or internal control, may be required or needed when the target organism is low in prevalence and highly pathogenic (i.e., low infectious dose), or if the surrogate is an indicator for a specific pathogen or set of pathogens.",
  "subject": "Science and research",
  "references": [
    "FEM Document Number 2012-01"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/sample-process-control-or-internal-control/"
}