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Why do I fail my Volatiles PTs if my CCV’s are passing?
According to EPA method 524.2, a continuing calibration check must be analyzed. If the value for each analyte is within 30% of the true value, the instrument is considered still in check and analysis may continue.  This is fine for routine analysis, but there is a gap between method quality control and proficiency test sample evaluation.

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[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/6_2006_volatiles.asp]

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Instant PT STAT: Revolutionary PT Reporting
It takes a long time to receive your evaluations for proficiency testing samples. Not any more. APG would like to announce the release of Immediate PT STATs.

Learn More About Immediate PT STAT
[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/6_2006_stat.asp]

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DMR-QA Microbiological Samples
Microbiological samples have been added to the DMRQA analyte list for study 26.  APG has two studies that meet the DMRQA deadlines.

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[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/6_2006_micro.asp]

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Laboratory Quality: The Customer's Perspective
Through a new service provided by the Global Laboratory Evaluation & Management Program (GLEMP), laboratories promoting themselves on their analytical data quality will now be able to cost-effectively demonstrate their capabilities to their customers....and potential customers, too.

GLEMP was created in early 2006 -- a very short time ago.  The response from industry thus far indicates that customers of laboratories value their new-found ability to quantify the quality afforded by their laboratory providers.

Read the Complete Article
[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/6_2006_glemp.asp]

Download the GLEMP Brochure
[http://www.apgqa.com/library/pdf/
product_information/glemp_brochure.pdf]

Learn more about GLEMP
[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/2_2006_glemp.asp]

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Drinking Water Studies: Use APG to YOUR ADVANTAGE
The SDWA requires laboratories that analyze drinking water analytes under certain conditions to participate in EPA accepted Proficiency Testing Programs. APG turns this required testing into “YOUR ADVANTAGE” by offering a greater return.

Read the complete article
[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/6_2006_ws.asp]

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The New APG Rack 
If you would like to order an APG rack, the catalogue number is #9001(for one rack) or #9002 (for a bundle of 30). Order your's today!

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