but the determination of what the results mean is what is important and requires additional and often indeterminate amount of time
Exactly correct. Also, when we listen carefully to Dr.M. describe results he relates the ..."What this means"... part in detail. It is not only-just a pass-fail exercise but a meaningful learning experience. In my opinion he talks to what the FDA refers to as V & V..."Verify and validate". Not only has the disposition requirement of proof by provision of objective evidence been met but so has the requirement for a consistently reproducible process been established. "It's Soup".
but the determination of what the results mean is what is important and requires additional and often indeterminate amount of time.
That is a very wise and true comment. For example, when SAVA rushed out its bad lab report, and later had to send the data to another lab, they created an impossible to explain problem that short-sellers have feasted on ever since. They should have taken more time with the data, and not released garbage.
So, maybe TGD is thinking, consulting, and getting his ducks in line before he is talking. Get it right the first time! That is certainly the right way to proceed, even if it takes a little longer.