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Happy Holidays

It is hard to believe that 2005 is just about gone and 2006 is at our doorstep. 2005 has been a good year at APG and we thank you all.

In 2006, you will continue to see the introduction of services related to improving your laboratory data and making the accreditation process easier.

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[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/12_2005_quality.asp]

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Advantage Reporting: Customized Reporting
Understanding Analyte Interest Groups

Does your lab review PT results by department? Does your lab review the PT results for a specific contract or regulatory requirement? Does your lab review the PT results for a general type of analysis or method (for example metals or ICP)? Have you ever faced a question like this? There is an almost infinite number of ways to combine data. APG is the only PT provider that gives you the flexibility to answer these questions.

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[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/12_2005_groups.asp]

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Updated Requirements from NELAC and US EPA
on TTHMs and Arsenic

NELAC PT Board has revised requirements for Total Trihalomethanes and Arsenic PT studies that will take effect for the January 2006 WS study.

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[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/12_2005_fot.asp]

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From the Sales Corner

My name is Sharie Meduri and I’m your new sales representative. Simply, I’m here to help you with any of your Quality Assurance needs! I hope that you’ll stop by at the next conference or meeting that you attend to meet me and learn all about the new products and services APG has to offer. Please feel free to contact me direct at (330) 285-0305 if you should need anything.

View the first Quarter Meetings & Conferences

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Current Studies
APG operates NVLAP accredited monthly Wastewater (WP) Proficiency Testing Programs and bi-monthly Drinking Water (WS) programs.  

DMRQA		Ships		Closes
DMRQA - Remediation samples are available as PTStats and WP Studies.
WP		Ships		Closes
Dec WP		12/5/05		1/18/06
Jan WP		1/2/06		2/15/06
Feb WP		2/1/06		3/16/06
WS		Ships		Closes
Jan/Feb WS		1/16/06		3/1/06
Mar/Apr WS		3/20/06		5/3/06
Soils		Ships		Closes
Jan		1/3/06		3/8/06
Apr		4/24/06		6/7/06
WP Micro**		Ships		Closes
Jan WP		1/2/06		2/15/06
Apr WP		4/3/06		5/17/06
WS Micro**		Ships		Closes
Jan/Feb WS		1/16/06		3/1/06
Mar/Apr WS		3/20/06		5/3/06
** All microbiological samples are shipped overnight for Tuesday delivery. Standard Plate Count samples must be analyzed on Wednesday after shipment.