Existing Wording: [Protocol] A pre-defined procedural method written to standardize a set of activities. Protocols can be used within laboratory settings to standardize handling of specimens or the steps involved in a specific test, to describe the methodology for effective treatment of a particular condition, or the steps to be taken in a particular research trial.

Proposed Wording: [Protocol] A pre-defined procedural method for standardizing a set of activities. As examples, protocols can be used within laboratory settings to standardize handling of specimens for specific tests; standardize the treatment steps for a particular condition; or standardize the steps to be taken in a particular research trial.

Comment:

Original sentence structure did not make clear that other types of protocols can exist. Also applies to G4.6, and potentially other places where the description is used.

Summary:

Grammar suggestion.