| Acronym | Meaning |
| SLPI | Secretory Leukocyte Protease Inhibitor |
| MSP | Monosodium Phosphate |
| QUASH | Quality Assurance Of Sample Handling [a EU Project] |
| DARC | Description |
| FRAT | Free Radical Assay Technique |
| SCC | Superposition Of Correlated Configurations (variational Method) |
| FEV | Forced Expiratory Volume (measure Of Lung Function) |
| PPM | Path Probability Method |
| HAZMAT | Hazardous Materials |
| QELS | Quasi-Elastic Light Scattering |