VAM logo
Publications
Training & Education
Reference Materials
Proficiency Testing
Vam Programme
Sector Networks
Surveys
Links

Site Map
Registration


Go!

HomepageAbout VAMAdvice & InfoLatest NewsCommunitiesContact Us

< back Nucleic acid measurements�| Quality Assurance | Quality Assurance Page  

Proficiency Testing Schemes

Proficiency testing schemes (PTS) are regularly organized interlaboratory comparisons to determine the testing performance of laboratories, which test the same or similar items. Most PTS involve the distribution to each participant of a sample taken from a bulk material whose homogeneity has been satisfactorily established. The participants are then given a set period to return results of the analysis to the organiser, who collates and scores results according to a pre-determined procedure. Results are distributed to the participants, so that each participant can assess their results in relation to the assigned value and target value of standard deviation. A typical PT scheme distributes test materials at a regular intervals, thus providing an on-going assessment of laboratory performance. Organisers also provide active feedback, guidance and advice to participants, to facilitate improvements in data quality.

More information on PT schemes can be found at:
European Proficiency Testing Information System:
http://www.eptis.bam.de/
Institute for Interlaboratory Studies:
http://www.iisnl.com/

 Contents:
Nucleic acid measurements
Links
News
Publications
Networks
Projects
Technologies
Quality Assurance



Email this page to a friend >

Homepage | About VAM | Latest News | Communities | Advice & Information | Contact Us
Privacy Statement | Publications | Training & Education | Reference Materials | Proficiency Testing
Bio-Measurement | Links | Site Map | Registration | Terms Of Use

The VAM Web site has been developed by LGC under contract with the UK Department of Trade and Industry as part of the National Measurement System's Valid Analytical Measurement programme.

�2001 LGC Limited.
All trademarks acknowledged. All rights reserved.
Website design by redweb Limited