Rapid Microbiological Methods and Validation
Faster microbiological results are available, and the obstacle is rarely the instrument. It is proving the new method is at least as good as the one it replaces. This course covers that comparison.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01The main rapid approaches and what each actually detects
- 02Defining equivalence against the compendial method
- 03Designing the side by side comparison and its sample set
- 04Specificity, limit of detection, ruggedness and repeatability
- 05Handling discordant results between the two methods
- 06Writing the validation an assessor will accept
- 07Changeover, staff retraining and keeping the reference method
What you will gain
- Compare the main rapid detection approaches
- Define what equivalence has to be demonstrated
- Design a side by side comparison study
- Assess specificity, limit of detection and robustness
- Document the validation for an assessor
- Plan the changeover and retain the reference method
Who should attend
- Microbiologists and laboratory supervisors
- Quality control staff in regulated manufacturing
- Technical signatories and method owners
- Staff selecting laboratory instrumentation
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 11 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 9 to 11 Feb 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 19 to 21 Apr 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 28 to 30 Jun 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Laboratory & Microbiology
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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