Understanding Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN)
The Total Kjeldahl nitrogen (TKN) method was developed over 100 years ago by Danish chemist Johan Kjeldahl. Kjeldahl worked for Carlsberg Brewery and was assigned to determine the amount of protein during malt production. The method was designed to find the amount of organic nitrogen in the malt to measure the protein content. Since then, the TKN method has been used in a variety of applications including food, beverages, water, grain, waste water, soils, and other sample to determine nitrogen.

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Participating GLEMP Laboratory Distribution List
The first GLEMP laboratory distribution list will be distributed to the members in December of 2006. Laboratories have already begun submitting data for the program, and in 2007 there will be a large number of laboratories participating. If you would like to participate in the Global Laboratory Evaluation & Management Program, click the link below. There you will find an application booklet and frequently asked questions about the program.

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Introducing The NELAC Institute
(information reported from INELA)
On November 6, 2006, a giant step towards achieving a long-term goal of the environmental laboratory and monitoring communities to have a national accreditation program was realized. After years of an evolving program under the auspices of the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC) and the Institute for National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation (INELA), both Boards of Directors took action to form The NELAC Institute (TNI). The purpose of the organization is to foster the generation of environmental data of known and documented quality through an open, inclusive, and transparent process that is responsive to the needs of the community.

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What to Look Forward to in 2007
At APG, we are excited about the new year. We have added additional services that will be available to our clients, and we know they are going to add value to their PT programs. The newest technology advancement at APG is the LIMS Upload tool. Starting in January of 2007, you will have the ability to take a delimited file from your LIMS and uploading it directly into our online data entry. No matter what type of LIMS you have, our new tool is dynamic enough to accept your commonly used electronic data deliverable (EDD).

In addition to the new upload, APG has been chosen as the PE provider for the Global Laboratory Evaluation & Management Program. This is an organization compiled of industrial organizations that are seeking analytical laboratory services. If you do your PT studies with APG in January, April, July, or October, you can opt to submit your data to GLEMP for no additional charge.
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If you have not signed up for your 2007 studies, we encourage you to set it up today. Our sales team is standing by, ready to answer any questions you may have about your PT program.

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