Targeted Environmental DNA (eDNA) Assays

CSA Group
Standards Development Organisation:
Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
W219
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
New Standard
ICS code(s):
13.020.30
13.020.10
Status:
Proceeding to development
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SDO Comment Period End Date:
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Scope:

This Project will aim to develop a National Standard of Canada to increase the reliability of Environmental DNA (eDNA) survey data and interpretations, and thus increase regulator and public confidence. This Standard is a companion to CSA/W214-21, Environmental DNA Reporting Requirements and Terminology.

This Standard applies to the targeted eDNA assays used in the conducting of eDNA biological surveys or assessments.

This Standard provides performance criteria for targeted eDNA assays pertaining to assay

a) validation, including the following:

i)      specificity;

ii)     sensitivity; and

iii)    quantitative assay performance.

b) application performance, including the following:

i)    Assay controls for Type 1 (false positive) errors; and

ii)   Assay controls for Type 2 (false negative) errors.

Project need:

This Project will aim to develop a National Standard of Canada to increase the reliability of Environmental DNA (eDNA) survey data and interpretations, and thus increase regulator and public confidence. This Standard is a companion to CSA/W214-21, Environmental DNA Reporting Requirements and Terminology.

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