Navigating Proficiency Testing for Novel Products and Methods: Insights from Valentia Analytical at AOAC International 2024

At the AOAC (Association of Analytical Collaboration) International 2024 conference held in late August, Valentia Analytical’s CEO was selected to present on a critical topic facing today’s laboratories: proficiency testing for novel products and methods.  This prestigious event brought together leading scientists and experts, offering a platform to discuss the most pressing challenges and advancements in analytical science.

During the presentation, the CEO addressed the complexities that laboratories encounter when validating novel products using newly developed methods. Traditional proficiency testing, which relies on comparing results with those from accredited laboratories, becomes problematic when there are no external benchmarks available for these groundbreaking products.

The CEO’s presentation, delivered to an engaged audience of scientific professionals, outlined innovative strategies that laboratories can adopt to maintain high standards of accuracy and reliability. Key approaches included the use of orthogonal methods, trending of method validation data, and systematic quality reviews. These strategies offer a roadmap for laboratories to demonstrate proficiency even when conventional benchmarks are not accessible.

This presentation delved into the key insights shared during the AOAC International 2024 presentation, highlighting how laboratories can navigate the challenges of novel method validation. By combining standard proficiency testing with advanced techniques, laboratories can continue to uphold the highest standards of quality, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of their results in a rapidly evolving scientific landscape.