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Data quality in biological monitoring: macroinvertebrates of internal freshwater

The guidelines concern a course designed to organize interlaboratory comparisons for the macrobenthic component of internal surface water. The information contained in the document is a guide to the proper organization and execution of both interlaboratory comparisons aimed at evaluating the "performance" of the operators and the organization of specific comparisons that will ensure the expertise of the Expert Panel. ISPRA has drawn up guidelines to make use of the results of the activity carried out through a single document, in the form of guidance for the operator, clearly outlining the procedures for working in interlaboratory comparisons in accordance with the standards current.

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ISPRA
Handbooks and guidelines
153/2017
978-88-448-0845-7