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. 2013 Sep 16;8(Suppl 1):7–13. doi: 10.2147/IJN.S40722

Table 3.

Three examples of reported data from a size characterization along with the respective calculated compliance scores and levels

Size characterizations 1 2 3
Curated data Mean
Diameter = 65 nm		 Mean hydrodynamic diameter = 65 nm by Dynamic Light Scattering Mean hydrodynamic diameter, intensity weighted = 65 nm ± 4 nm by Dynamic Light Scattering
Protocol: ASTM E2490-09
Instrument:
Malvern ZetaSizer nano ZS
✓ph of suspension = 8.1
✓temperature of suspension = 25°C
✓solvent/medium type = phosphate buffered saline
Compliance score 25/91 = 27.47% 51/91 = 56.04% 74/91 = 81.32%
Compliance level Bronze graphic file with name ijn-8-007Fig3.jpg Silver graphic file with name ijn-8-007Fig4.jpg Gold graphic file with name ijn-8-007Fig5.jpg

Notes: The difference for a size characterization between a bronze level and silver level could be in the reporting of the technique used, while to reach a gold level, more details on the instrumentation and protocol would be needed.

Abbreviation: ASTM, American Society for Testing and Materials.