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An Introduction to ICP-OES
Torch, Tubing, and Sample Preparation
ICP-OES is a powerful tool for quickly identifying and quantifying metals in a sample. An ICP-OES operator should be aware of some common areas where issues can occur including the torch, tubing, and sample preparation.

Read the Introduction to ICP-OES Article
[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/10_2004_icp.asp]

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Steps to a Safer Laboratory
Every laboratory can improve its level of safety and effectiveness. Here are 40 steps towards making your laboratory a safer place (authored by Fischer Science Education and The Laboratory Safety Institute). The steps are conveniently grouped by those that require minimal or moderate expense.

Review the safety guidelines
[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/10_2004_safety.asp]

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The Importance of Independently
Prepared Quality Control Materials
While a known true value is essential to a quality control standard, there are several other pieces of information that should be available. The quality control standard should meet several guidelines for the certified value, traceability, EPA criteria, and inter-laboratory verification.

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[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/10_2004_qcmaterials.asp]

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DMRQA Corrective Actions
Must be negotiated by December 8th
By now, you should have received your DMRQA Report from your provider. Based on the DMRQA Announcement Letter, you have until December 8, 2004 to negotiate a corrective action with your DMRQA coordinator for analytes that were evaluated as "not acceptable". APG has quick turnaround proficiency testing samples and monthly proficiency testing studies if your corrective action requires analysis of another unknown sample.

Order DMRQA Corrective Action Samples Online
[http://www.apgqa.com/remediation]

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DMRQA Performance Review
APG believes that it is essential for laboratories to understand their relative performance in PT programs. Included is a table that shows the percentage of laboratories that received acceptable evaluations on various parameters over the past three DMRQA studies.

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[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/10_2004_dmrqa.asp]

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APG Representatives Visiting
Laboratories Nationwide
During the coming months, APG representatives will be visiting laboratories throughout the United States. During the week of November 8, 2004, representatives will be in Houston, Texas to support the Texas NELAC accreditation effort.

Read the complete article
[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/10_2004_travel.asp]

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