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Technical Corner
Proficiency Testing Reporting
Limits (PTRLs) Explained

Proficiency Testing Reporting Limits (PTRLs) are important limits for PT providers and laboratories to understand.

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[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/12_2004_ptrls.asp]

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USGS Changes Reporting for Turbidity
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) collaborated with ASTM to reduce the variability associated with reporting turbidity data by creating new reporting units based on instrument design.

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[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/12_2004_usgs.asp]

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DMRQA News
DMRQA 2005
WET PTs Now Available
APG is pleased to announce that the DMRQA 2005 prices will not increase. We are also excited to offer WET PTs this year in addition to our normal DMRQA products. If you have any questions or would like to request a brochure or order form, please contact us at 800.272.4442 or support@apgqa.com.

If you order your DMRQA 25 samples by December 31, 2004, you will receive a 15% discount.

Order DMRQA 25 Samples
[http://www.apgqa.com/orders/index.asp?action=dmrqa]

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APG Products
APG's 2005 Product Lineup

2004 saw the addition of microbiological samples, and 2005 promises even more additions. APG will continue to offer the highest quality products and services at the same affordable rates.

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[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/12_2004_products.asp]

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United Nations GEMS/Water Program No. 6
Once again, APG has been chosen to provide proficiency testing services to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) through the GEMS/Water Program.

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[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/12_2004_gems.asp]

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WP and WS Microbiology Schedule for 2005
APG is offering both WP and WS Microbiological samples in 2005. WP samples (Quantitative: Total Coliform - Total Fecal) will be offered four times per year. WS samples (Qualitative: Presence/Absence and Quantitative: Heterotrophic Plate Count) are available with each PT study (six times per year).

Learn more about the 2005 WP/WS Microbiological samples
[http://www.apgqa.com/products/micro.asp]

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Meetings and Tradeshows
Forum on Laboratory Accreditation
January 29 - February 4, 2005
APG will exhibit at the Forum on Laboratory Accreditation in Philadelphia, PA. The meeting's host, INELA, projects that more than 300 participants will attend.

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[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/12_2004_inela.asp]

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APG Celebrates the Holidays

Holiday Donations Help Local Children and Families
APG's donations to the Washington-Morgan Community Action Children's Head Start Program and to a local food pantry helped local children and families have a happier holiday season.

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[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/12_2004_charity.asp]

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Christmas Party '04
In this article, Connie Coyner recounts the annual, company-wide Christmas Party held earlier this month.

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[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/12_2004_party.asp]

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  IN THIS ISSUE
PTRLs Explained
 
USGS Changes
Turbidity Reporting
 
DMRQA 2005:
WET PTs Available
 
2005 Product Lineup
 
United Nations
GEMS Water
Program No. 6
 
WP/WS Micro
Schedules
 
Forum on Laboratory
Accreditation
 
Holiday Donations
Help Local Children
and Families
 
Christmas Party '04

  Contact APG
Email  support@apgqa.com
Phone  800.272.4442
   740.423.4200
Fax  740.423.5588
 

  Current Studies
APG operates NVLAP accredited monthly Wastewater (WP) Proficiency Testing Programs and bi-monthly Drinking Water (WS) programs. Our two level WP Program is also offered quarterly.
 
WP Ships Closes
Dec WP 12/1/04   1/14/05
Jan WP 1/4/05 2/17/05
Feb WP 2/1/05 3/17/05
 
WS Ships Closes
Jan/Feb WS 1/17/05 3/2/05
Mar/Apr WS 3/21/05 5/4/05
 
WP Micro** Ships Closes
Feb WP 2/1/05 3/17/05
Apr WP 4/4/05 5/18/05
 
WS Micro** Ships Closes
Jan/Feb 1/17/05 3/2/05
Mar/Apr 3/21/05 5/4/05
 
** All Microbiological samples are shipped overnight for Tuesday delivery. Standard Plate Count samples must be analyzed on Wednesday after shipment.
 
   

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