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Reflecting on the past, thinking about the future
It is hard to believe that it is once again the holiday season and time to reflect
on the past year and think about the upcoming year. In this month's article I will
discuss some of the highpoints at APG this year and in next month’s article I will
explain our plans for next year.
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[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/11_2005_quality.asp]
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The World of Proficiency Testing...
How much is enough?
Last
month I started a series of articles on international vs U.S. PT programs, this month I
want to talk about multiple levels and frequency of testing. The Canadian PT program requires eight
PT results a year for each analyte. These can be done as multiple levels so it might be two
studies with four levels each or four studies of two levels each. While in Germany we visited a
drinking water PT program administrator who does four studies a year at six levels each. Not exactly
your normal NELAC requirement of two studies of only a single level.
So who’s right? It all depends on why you are doing PT programs in the first place.
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[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/11_2005_pt.asp]
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Meet Training Requirements with PTs
Added value from PT expenditures
APG is the only PT provider that gives you the tools to make use of your proficiency testing
results to meet your analyst training requirements. Your required PT purchases can help you
meet yearly demonstrations of capability at no additional cost.
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The Freeze Drying Process
At APG, our microbiological products consist of a varying number of freeze-dried samples in
aseptically sealed vials. Freeze drying or lyophilization is the process of drying a frozen
product by creating conditions for sublimation of ice directly to water vapor.
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[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/11_2005_freezedry.asp]
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Ohio VAP Reporting
Now that PT results have been reported to the laboratories and the Accrediting
Authority it is time for refining the process, as is often the case with any new
process. Let APG make this a hassle free experience for you on you next VAP PT study.
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September and October survey drawing winners
Angela Leef of REI Consultants Inc. won the September Audiovox portable
DVD player by responding to our questions about the PT Evaluation
Report. APG always appreciates the feedback from customers.
Congratulations Angela!
David Reimer of the City of Miamisburg, won the October Audiovox portable
DVD player by
responding to our questions about market information.
Congratulations David!
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