The Salimetrics Centre of Excellence Programme features saliva testing laboratories that meet the high standards of precision and accuracy set by The Salimetrics Saliva Testing Laboratory. Each laboratory receives certification as a Centre of Excellence and is formally listed on the Salimetrics website as an approved saliva testing lab.
As part of its mission to promote credible scientific research through saliva testing, Salimetrics has developed a Centre of Excellence (COE) Laboratory Programme. This programme is designed to identify and promote qualified saliva testing laboratories in multiple geographical regions around the world. Laboratories who demonstrate their proficiency by participating in the Salimetrics Saliva Proficiency Program and who are committed to the overall goal of elevating saliva-testing standards will receive certification and support from Salimetrics. Benefits include formal listing on the Salimetrics website as a COE Lab; publicity through Salimetrics workshops, conferences, and informal contacts; access to the latest technical information and product updates from Salimetrics; and direct communications with the Salimetrics Laboratory, the Johns Hopkins University Center for Interdisciplinary Salivary Bioscience Research, and other Centres of Excellence (within the UK the Salimetrics COE is based at Anglia Ruskin University Cambridge).Each COE lab uses Salimetrics assay kits, which are recognized as the high-quality standard for salivary research. COE labs also participate in Salimetrics’ educational programs on saliva and saliva testing by serving as host sites for Salimetrics Spit Camp sessions. COE labs will receive educational materials and training support, which will enable them to present these two-day training sessions that feature lectures on the use of saliva a testing fluid and introductory training on procedures and equipment needed to collect saliva samples and perform immunoassays.
Salimetrics has instituted this Centre of Excellence programme so that researchers can be sure their data meets the highest standard for accuracy. Researchers know there are many factors that can affect the quality of assay results once saliva samples have arrived at the testing laboratory. These can include lack of understanding of proper saliva handling and storage methods, failure to follow the established kit protocols, poorly maintained or improperly calibrated laboratory equipment, and inadequately trained laboratory personnel.
To be part of the Centre of Excellence Programme contact us here: Within the USA: support@salimetrics.com Within UK / Europe: infor@salimetricseurope.com ________________________________________________