Important Concepts in Quality Control: Standards and Calibrators

Linearity

  • David S. Plaut further refines the definition. He states that linearity is “a line that does not change slope between the high point and next lowest one and passes through zero.”
  • The formulation of a calibration curve will vary according to the procedure, but it should be based on at least three known values—more if necessary.

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