TRAINEE - World Health Organization
TRAINEE - World Health Organization
TRAINEE - World Health Organization
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Chapter 1 • GLP Training Manual <strong>TRAINEE</strong>S<br />
the study. Since being able to repeat studies and obtain similar results is a sine qua non<br />
of mutual acceptance of data (and, indeed, a central tenet in the scientific method), the<br />
routine procedures are described in written standard operating procedures (SOPs).<br />
Laboratories may also need to standardize certain techniques to facilitate comparison<br />
of results; here again written SOPs are an invaluable tool.<br />
3. Characterization<br />
In order to perform a study correctly, it is essential to know as much as possible<br />
about the materials used during the study. For studies to evaluate the properties of<br />
pharmaceutical compounds during the pre-clinical phase, it is a pre-requisite to have<br />
details about the test item and about the test system (often an animal or plant) to which<br />
it is administered.<br />
4. Documentation<br />
Raw Data<br />
All studies generate raw data. These are the fruits of research and represent the basis<br />
for establishing results and arriving at conclusions. The raw data must also reflect the<br />
procedures and conditions of the study.<br />
Final Report<br />
The study report, just like all other aspects of the study, is the responsibility of the<br />
study director. He/she must ensure that the contents of the report describe the study<br />
accurately. The study director is also responsible for the scientific interpretation of the<br />
results<br />
Archives<br />
Storage of records must ensure safekeeping for many years, coupled with logical and<br />
prompt retrieval.<br />
5. Quality Assurance<br />
Quality assurance (QA) as defined by GLP is a team of persons charged with<br />
assuring management that GLP compliance has been attained within the laboratory.<br />
They are organized independently of the operational and study programme, and function<br />
as witnesses to the whole pre-clinical research process.<br />
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