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FINAL REPORT

Study of Measurement Service and Comparison Needs for an International Measurement Infrastructure for the Biosciences and Biotechnology: Input for the BIPM Work Programme.

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This study was commissioned by the BIPM and delivered by LGC under contract in response to the call for tender number AO/BIPM/CHIM/2009/015. The key aim of the study is to provide a Report on:
  1. Measurement services required to establish an International Measurement Infrastructure for the Biosciences that:
    • Are expected to be delivered and/or developed in the next 3-5 years and 5-10 years by NMIs, or other organizations developing measurement standards, or methods for the biosciences
    • Are required by industry and other identified stakeholders over the next 3-5 and 5-10 years


  2. International comparisons that are required to demonstrate the degree of equivalence of the measurement services that are, or will be developed and delivered


  3. R&D activities necessary for the development of higher metrological order measurement standards and methods for the biosciences
The Study focuses on protein and nucleic acid measurements for healthcare, which were identified as fields of high interest by the BIPM at the start of the Study.

The report provides input for BIPM proposals on future requirements for BIPM laboratory activities in Metrology for Biotechnology and the Biosciences and is intended to be a useful reference for National Measurement Institutes developing programmes in these fields.

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