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DMRQA Multiple Methods
Over the past year, several new methods have become available.  Some of these methods relate to DMRQA analytes.  Reporting the new methods and the existing methods has become a requirement for many labs.  APG’s online data entry system provides a convenient way for labs to report multiple methods for DMRQA.

Read the Complete Article
[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/6_2007_multiple.asp]

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FOT Changes for July
July 1, 2007 marks the implementation date for the new NELAC Fields of Proficiency Testing (FoPT) tables. This implementation is highly important to APG and its customers because the tables govern how acceptability limits are calculated for NELAC regulated analytes. APG has spent months planing for the changes and ensuring an understanding of what is necessary to meet customers' reporting requirements. Although the PT Provider handles the majority of work for a new FoPT release, it is helpful for laboratories to also understand the revisions.

Read the complete article:
http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/6_2007_fot_changes.asp

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The Perfect Seed
What is the perfect seed for the BOD test? That’s easy…one that results in the glucose/glutamic acid (GGA) standard having an average BOD of 198 mg/L, and a standard deviation of zero. Obviously, the perfect seed doesn’t exist. So what makes a good BOD seed? Also an easy answer… one that gives an average close enough to 198 mg/L, with a low standard deviation indicating good precision. But that definition requires interpretation, and if the lab is doing carbonaceous BOD (cBOD) rather than BOD, it may not be the correct definition.

Read the Complete Article
[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/6_2007_perfect_seed.asp]

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Micro for DMRQA - It's Not Too Late
APG has 3 micros studies available for DMRQA, they include:

Click the link below to place your order today. [http://www.apgqa.com/products/micro.asp]

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Soils Program Overview
APG's Soil and Hazardous Waste Proficiency Testing Program complies with NELAC and state requirements. The program includes inorganic, organic, and UST analytes and are prepared in a thoroughly tested soil matrix to ensure reliable performance. Our soil samples have been prepared, dried, and homogenized. With APG, you will receive more value from your Soils proficiency testing, as we provide more services designed to meet your quality assurance needs. APG's next soil study will begin on July 30, 2007. Join today!

Learn more at:
[http://www.apgqa.com/products/program_home.asp?programid=40]

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Advantage Reporting - LIMS

Now when you go to enter data for a PT study, you will have the option to upload the data from your LIMS system. APG has designed an application, that is built into the data entry process, which will allow you to take a delimited file and upload it into our system. No matter what format or type of LIMS system you have, you will be able to upload your PT data into the data entry system online. The upload system is fast, easy, and accurate.

View the Flash Demo here (speakers required):
http://www.apgqa.com/lims

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Employment News

APG is growing and we are looking for dynamic, motivated, high energy people to join our team. We believe that the quality of our people is what differentiates us in the market place and drives our competitive advantage. We are currently looking for qualified candidates to fill several opportunities. Positions open include, Sales, Quality Assurance, Microbiologist, and Technical Service Representative. For more information please visit our web site.

http://www.apgqa.com/jobs/

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Win a Pizza Party for Your Laboratory
As an incentive to enter your data online, one lucky online user will win a pizza party for his or her lab. You are automatically registered for the drawing when you enter your DMRQA 27 data at www.APGQA.com . The winner will be posted at www.APGQA.com on September 15, 2007.

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