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The use of abbreviations is very commonly used in many professional disciplines such as analytical laboratories, regulatory agencies, the federal and state governments and it is my opinion that the use and understanding of these abbreviations be taught and used in educational settings. For many of the standard laboratory abbreviations, there is a basic SOP (an abbreviation that few laboratories spell out since it is so commonly used) that lists the abbreviation and the "key". This is also commonly found in the QAP (another acronym commonly used - Quality Assurance Plan). It is my strong opinion to teach the acronyms as an integral part of scientific language - it will help the students in their professional ventures. JK Mary Ellen A Scott wrote: > To Everyone, > > What is your opinion of allowing laboratories to use abbreviations and > short hand _*as long as*_ a key to those abbreviations is kept in a > conspicuous location and is clearly identified? > > Thoughts? and Thanks > Mary Ellen
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