Terminologie eDNA et exigences de rapport

The standard defines consistent terminology for eDNA reports/communications across applications and sectors.  It sets baseline requirements for the generation and reporting of eDNA results, to enable better interpretations of the results by regulatory authorities, governments, academic researchers, conservation authorities, proponents of large infrastructure and natural resource projects. Minimum reporting requirements  also enable eDNA data collations, data-mining and meta-analytical approaches for addressing larger scale environmental issues. Reporting requirements encompass all aspects of the eDNA analysis cycle, including sampling, sample storage/handling, analysis methodologies, analysis results, and steps to prevent false positive and false negative errors. The standard is limited to reporting requirements only, and does not include requirements for conducting eDNA analysis