Proficiency testing catalogue - LGC Standards

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IntroductionWho participates in LGC Standardsproficiency testing schemes?LGC Standards exports to laboratories in over130 countries world-wide and our customerbase ranges from single small enterprises toinspection organisations of global repute. Ourcustomers include government agencies, majorinternational food manufacturers, researchorganisations, commercial and contractlaboratories. Currently we have over 6,000participants across the group.LGC Standards operates a number of bespokeschemes for multi-national companies to meettheir particular requirements. These specialschemes cover up to 200 laboratories.Why choose LGC Standards as yourproficiency testing provider?• Access to a wide range of schemes froma single supplier;• Rapid turnaround of results;• Access to expert support and advice;• Local representation and support.Why do I need proficiency testing?Accreditation bodies strongly recommend thatlaboratories participate in appropriate PTschemes as they are the only quality tool whichcan assess the whole quality system. PT isa truly independent measure of laboratoryperformance and anonymously comparesperformance with peer laboratories. It allowsthe laboratory to compare and contrast theperformance of analytical methods and canassist in the validation of new methods.Participation in a PT scheme is educational andcan be used as a tool for staff training, allowinglaboratories to learn from both positive andnegative aspects.6 Tel: +44 (0)161 762 2500 Fax: +44 (0)161 762 2501
IntroductionTypical scheme cycle from start to finishProcurement, preparation, dispensing andquality control testing of test materials6 – 12 weeks priorDespatch of test materials and instructionsto participantsWeek 1Round reviewed and changesmade if requiredParticipants analyse test material and reportresults to LGC Standards Proficiency Testingas instructed and within the specified deadlineWeek 2 - 3Results analysed and the performance oflaboratories compared using appropriatetechniques, such as z-scoresWeek 4Report issued to the participantsWeek 4Reports are issued as soon as possible after the round closure, although thetimescale between closing dates and issue of final report will vary from schemeto scheme.Email: customerservices@lgcpt.comWebsite: www.lgcpt.com7
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Page 15 and 16: QFCS - Food chemistry schemeThe Qua
Page 17 and 18: QMAS - Meat schemeThe Quality in Me
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