LM: volume 4 toc

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ORA Laboratory Manual

Volume 4 Laboratory Training

Orientation and Training Levels

Section 1 Laboratory Orientation

1.1 Introduction
1.2 FDA Laws and Regulations
1.3 Analytical Methods
1.4 The Sample
1.5 Additional Records
1.6 Other Information
1.7 General References
1.8 Orientation Exercises
1.9 Appendices
1.10 Document/Change History

Section 2 Microbiology

2.1 Introduction
2.2 Media, Reagent, and Supply Preparation
2.3 Safety and Hazardous/Infectious Waste
2.4 Quality Assurance
2.5 Food Pathogens and Indicator Organisms
2.6 Viruses
2.7 Select Agents
2.8 Alkaline Phosphatase
2.9 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
2.10 Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis (PFGE)
2.11 Canned Food and Can Seam Examination
2.12 Cosmetic Analysis
2.13 Sterility of Drugs and Medical Devices
2.14 Microbial Limits Test
2.15 Establishment Inspections
2.16 Appendix - Answer Key
2.17 Document/Change History

Section 3 Drug Analysis

3.1 Introduction
3.2 Historical Background and Law
3.3 Sources of Methodology
3.4 Pharmaceutical Chemistry
3.5 References
3.6 Appendices
3.7 Answer Key
3.8 Document/Change History

Section 4 Microanalytical and Filth Analysis

4.1 Introduction
4.2 General Information
4.3 Basic Techniques
4.4 Basic Analysis
4.5 Document/Change History

Section 5 Pesticides Analysis

5.1 Introduction
5.2 General Exercises
5.3 Gas Chromatography
5.4 Gas Chromatography, Selective Detectors
5.5 Quantification
5.6 Sample Analysis
5.7 Sample Results, Evaluation, and Reporting
5.8 Pesticide Residue Confirmation
5.9 Appendix - Answer Key
5.10 Document/Change History

Section 6 Elemental Analysis

6.1 Introduction
6.2 Exercises for Entry Level Analysts
6.3 Exercises for Experienced Analysts
6.4 References
6.5 Appendix – Answer Key
6.6 Document/Change History

Section 7 Mycotoxin Analysis

7.1 Introduction
7.2 Safety Precautions
7.3 Sample Preparation
7.4 Exercises
7.5 References
7.6 Appendix – Answer Key
7.7 Document/Change History

Section 8 Sensory Analysis

8.1 Introduction
8.2 Basic Considerations for Selecting Objective Sensory Analysts
8.3 Understanding of Terminology
8.4 Training
8.5 References
8.6 Appendix - Sensory Scale
8.7 Appendix - Answer Key

Section 9 Seafood Chemistry

9.1 Introduction
9.2 Chemical Indices of Decomposition [Basic]
9.3 Chemotherapeutics in Seafood
9.4 Seafood Toxins [Advanced]
9.5 Answer Key

Section 10 Food Standards and Additives

10.1 Food Standards
10.2 Food and Color Additives
10.3 Appendix – Answer Key
10.4 Document/Change History

Section 11 Nutrient Analysis

11.1 Introduction
11.2 Historical Background
11.3 Sources of Methodology
11.4 Nutrient Analysis
11.5 Appendix - Answer Key
11.6 Document History

Section 12 Radioactivity

12.1 Introduction
12.2 Radiation Safety
12.3 Laboratory Radiation Detection Instrumentation
12.4 Radionuclides in Foods Program
12.5 Radiopharmaceutical Program
12.6 Quality Assurance and Quality Control
12.7 Answer Key

Section 13 Engineering

13.1 Introduction
13.2 Photography
13.3 Basic Electricity
13.4 Electromagnetic Interference
13.5 Temperature
13.6 Relative Humidity
13.7 Mechanical Forces and Thickness
13.8 Pressure
13.9 Air Flow
13.10 Sound
13.11 Radiation
13.12 Instrumentation
13.13 Medical Device Standards
13.14 References

Section 14 Consumer Complaints and Product Tampering

14.1 Objective
14.2 Introduction
14.3 FDA Laws and Regulations
14.4 Preliminary Information and the Analytical Strategy
14.5 Safety
14.6 Sample Handling
14.7 Initial Observations
14.8 Analytical and Instrumental Methods
14.9 Analytical Documentation
14.10 Reporting
14.11 References