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Pharmaceutical Technology REGULATORY SOURCEBOOK SEPTEMBER 2021 39
Aliquot versus portion. The term 'aliquot' is reserved for pre-
pared and diluted solutions and the term 'portion' for samples
taken from the analytical sample or reference standard. If the
analytical sample was a liquid or suspension, the term 'portion'
would still apply not 'aliquot'. The term 'test solution' is some-
times used in place of the preferred term 'measurement aliquot'.
The term 'measurement aliquot' is preferred because it is the
specific solution upon which the metrology is carried out.
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is to be sampled
The collection of one or more increments or units
taken from a population as required by the material
specific sampling procedure and the batch specific
sampling protocol
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a combined sample
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that can be expected to adequately reflect the
characteristics of the parent population
Sample supplied for the application of a particular
test procedure and is assumed to be homogeneous
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