Table 5 An example of quality grading criteria based on the laboratory components of MICRO
Grade | Detail |
|---|---|
A | Accreditation details provided No ID or AST errors detected |
B | Accreditation details not provided EQA participation confirmed Organism ID and AST methodology completely described No ID or AST errors detected |
C | Accreditation details not provided EQA participation not confirmed Organism ID and AST methodology completely described No ID or AST errors detected |
D | Accreditation details not provided EQA participation not confirmed Organism ID and AST methodology partially described No ID or AST errors detected |
E | Overt ID and/or AST errors detected/strongly suspected |