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An Introduction to NELAC Corrective Actions & Quick Turnaround Samples
From time-to-time, every laboratory will receive a not acceptable evaluation on a proficiency testing sample. It is an unfortunate fact of life. Managing the corrective action process and preventing re-occurrence are critical components to an effective laboratory quality assurance program.

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A Case of Interference to Yttrium Internal Standard in ICP-OES
Though internal standards are useful for reducing sample-to-sample variation during a run, there is a danger of interference giving false data. This problem can be reduced through matrix matching or careful placement of baseline determination.

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NACLA Restores Recognition of Two Accreditors; Restructures Decision-Making Body
Lake Mary, FL - - September 21, 2006 - - The leadership of the National Cooperation for Laboratory Accreditation (NACLA) has taken two important steps following its decision to eliminate the NACLA mutual recognition arrangement (MRA): First, it has re-instated two major accreditation bodies (ABs) on the list of NACLA-recognized ABs, and second, it has revised the compostion of its Acceptance Panel.

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PT Provider Accreditation: Transition from NVLAP to A2LA
The National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) is announcing that, effective COB September 30, 2006 the Chemical Calibration, Providers of Proficiency Testing Program (PPT) will be terminated. Reason for termination is explained in this article, linked below.

APG is A2LA accredited to meet the requirements for an accredited PT provider. To learn more, log on to APGQA.com.

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First Annual GLEMP Users Meeting in Pittsburgh
On October 12th and 13th, industrial organizations met to discuss the potential opportunities of participating in the organization GLEMP (Global Laboratory Evaluation and Management Program). The meeting proved to be a success as the members realized the value of the organization, which is modeled after CHWMEG.

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2006 Analytical Products Group, Inc.
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