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A Note from APG's General Manager Gregg Frazier
It is hard to believe that we are already half way through 2005. It has been an exciting year at APG. We are focused on developing products and services that reduce the hassle associated with accreditation while improving laboratory performance. We are interested in what we can do to make life a little easier for you. Please let us know. We appreciate your time and support.

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PCB Reporting on PTs - Aroclor 1016 or 1242
Due to the new Fields of Testing (FoT), laboratories are now required to distinguish between Aroclor 1016 and Aroclor 1242. This article describes some techniques for correctly identifying each aroclor.

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[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/6_2005_pcb.asp]

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Orthophosphate Analysis
Due to the new regressions of the Fields of Testing (FoT), the acceptance ranges for Orthophosphate as Phosphorous have been widened. Laboratories should have better success with the new ranges.

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[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/6_2005_orthoph.asp]

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Analyte Performance Map - Advantage Reporting
The Advantage Reporting Tool offers an Analyte Performance Map that delivers a visual interpretation of performance beyond acceptable/not acceptable. The Map uses inter-laboratory statistics to identify areas of exceptional performance and areas of concern to help you best understand your performance.

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[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/6_2005_advantage.asp]

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APG's Soil Program is a Success:
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APG's first Soil & Hazardous Waste study was a success, and we are looking forward to the upcoming July and October studies. If you have ever participated in a Soils Study (with any PT provider), please take a moment and answer some questions about your experiences. Your response will automatically enter you in our drawing for a free Apple 512 MB iPod Shuffle!

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[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/6_2005_soils.asp]

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Microbiological PTs and QCs Available
APG offers Microbiological PTs and QCs for both its Wastewater (WP) and Drinking Water (WS) Programs. Read this article to learn more about the Micro products' availability and shipping.

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[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/6_2005_micro.asp]

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NELAC Fields of Testing Changes
The NELAC Fields of Testing (FoT) laboratory evaluation criteria are changing. Most notably, the USEPA evaluation criteria for the WS and WP program have been adjusted to match the new NELAC criteria. This helpful article discusses several specific changes to the FoT that may affect your laboratory.

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[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/6_2005_fot.asp]

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DMRQA Reporting
APG is always trying to simplify the reporting process for contract labs and permittees. One way we've done this is to provide a simple and secure online data entry system. Review one of our quick tutorials to learn how easy it is to report your data online. Don't forget, each laboratory that reports DMRQA data online will be automatically entered in our drawing for a pizza party for your whole lab!

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[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/6_2005_data.asp]

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APG Participates in the Relay for Life
APG's employees, family, and friends recently walked in the Belpre, Ohio Relay for Life, a fund-raising event sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Participants had a great time and raised a considerable amount of money for the worthy cause.

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[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/6_2005_relay.asp]

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2005 Analytical Products Group, Inc.
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Phone	800.272.4442
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