Laboratory Proficiency Testing
Laboratory Proficiency Testing, sometimes referred to as inter-laboratory comparison, is used to assess the performance of laboratories by having them perform specific tests or measurements.
Laboratory Proficiency Testing is performed by sending a specific item for testing at different laboratories. Each of the participating laboratories performs the testing according to given instructions and the results are sent to an administrator who compares them to a reference value. If a laboratory has results too far off from the reference, they’re responsible for investigating why the discrepancy and then performing corrective measures.
Performing testing in this manner ensures accuracy of testing and helps validate the testing process. Different proficiency tests exist for different industries.
Contract Laboratory has received the following test requests relating to laboratory proficiency testing:
- Laboratory Consultant needed for advising on the complete set-up of CLIA urine and blood toxicology laboratory including laboratory equipment and startup procedures such as Standards of Operations, Policy and Procedures, Proficiency Testing, etc.
- LONG-TERM TESTING Materials laboratories needed for proficiency testing for inter-laboratory comparisons for method validation (and) accreditation of the following four ISO standards: ISO 4589-2:2017, Plastics—Determination of burning behavior by oxygen index, ISO 4589-3:2017, EN 13758-1:2001+A1:2006 (part 1), EN 13758-2:2003+A1:2006 (part 2), ISO 105-J05 (part 1, part 2, part 3), Textiles—Tests for color fastness—Part J05: Method for the instrumental assessment of the color inconstancy of a specimen with change in illuminant (CMCCON02) ISO 3795:2001, Road vehicles, and tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry—Determination of burning behavior of interior materials ISO 4312:2001. Surface active agents—Evaluation of certain effects of laundering—Methods of analysis and test for unsoiled cotton control cloth
- Materials laboratory needed for proficiency testing program for Linear Thermal Shrinkage of Plastics as per ASTM D 1204.
- Materials laboratory needed for ASTM proficiency tests for Linear Thermal Shrinkage of Plastics as per ASTM D 1204, Standard Test Method for Linear Dimensional Changes of Nonrigid Thermoplastic Sheeting or Film at Elevated Temperature
- Large chemical company needs biotechnology laboratory for Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Testing for crop plants. Must be able to process single seed or leaf punch samples in high throughput (minimum 96 at a time). Experience with DNA extraction from rice. Require execution of legal agreement to enable seed companies to access testing. Lab must agree to routine proficiency testing and auditing.
- Oil Laboratory involved in proficiency testing needed for petrol analysis, diesel for distillation characteristics using optidistil
- Middle East Proficiency Laboratory needed for ACi, ASTM construction materials proficiency testing for soil, aggregate, concrete, bitumen, and water.
- ISO / IEC 17043 Proficiency Laboratory needed for Proficiency Testing in cables: 1. Insulation thickness 2. Conductor Tensile Strength
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