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Selection, Use and Interpretation of Proficiency Testing (PT) Schemes by Laboratories (2011)
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NOTE: This version of "Selection, use and interpretation of proficiency testing (PT) schemes by laboratories" has been superseded by the latest edition, published in 2021. The 2021 edition can be found here. This document represents the current state-of-the-art with respect to the selection and use of proficiency testing schemes, and the interpretation of results and evaluations given in proficiency testing schemes. Although this is aimed primarily at staff in analytical laboratories, it is also useful for customers of laboratories, assessors working for accreditation bodies and other external users of PT scheme results. The main topics covered by the Guide are: a) the aims and benefits of participation in PT schemes; |
This second edition, approved in 2011, has been prepared by the EEE-PT Working Group (EA-Eurolab-Eurachem). EQALM (European Organisation for External Quality Assurance Programmes in Laboratory Medicine) as an affiliate member was also involved in this revision.
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You may download the document from this website (pdf, 460 kB).
Translations
This guide is currently available in English and in Farsi.
- Download the guide in English (pdf, 460 kB)
- Download the guide in Farsi (pdf, 1.5 MB) (published 2016)
Translation into other languages is permitted for members of Eurachem.
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- Category: Withdrawn and superseded guidance
- Last Updated: Tuesday, 23 May 2023 16:02