Reliable analytical measurement results, be they chemical, physical or biological are essential to the functioning of modern society. Most advanced nations spend up to six per cent of their gross national product on measurement and measurement–related operations. The costs of getting the wrong results can be enormous. For example, in forensic analysis this could lead to wrongful conviction or the guilty going unpunished. Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) operations represent a cornerstone for the function of modern society. Quality Assurance in Analytical Chemistry provides an introduction to the factors that an individual or an organization need to consider in order to set up processes and procedures which will facilitate reliable and defensible data. Topics covered within the text include the following: The need for reliable results General principles of Quality Assurance and Quality Control Sampling Preparing for analysis ...