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Once all of the controllable variables in your test method have been considered and addressed in the standard, it is strongly recommended that a pilot test be conducted. Before investing considerable laboratory time and expense in the full scale ILS, it is usually wise to conduct a pilot run in at least two laboratories, with one or two material(s) for several reasons:

to ensure that the study directions are clearly understood
to uncover any weaknesses in the protocol
results of pilot testing may potentially be used to generate a repeatability statement, which is a requirement of all standard test methods
to provide the committee an opportunity to refine the method prior to conducting the full ILS

		Interlaboratory Study Program / Precision and Bias / Pilot Testing ILS Home Register a NEW ILS Study Precision and Bias Research Reports FAQ Contact Once all of the controllable variables in your test method have been considered and addressed in the standard, it is strongly recommended that a pilot test be conducted. Before investing considerable laboratory time and expense in the full scale ILS, it is usually wise to conduct a pilot run in at least two laboratories, with one or two material(s) for several reasons: to ensure that the study directions are clearly understood to uncover any weaknesses in the protocol results of pilot testing may potentially be used to generate a repeatability statement, which is a requirement of all standard test methods to provide the committee an opportunity to refine the method prior to conducting the full ILS