Salmonella PT- Sludge

This proficiency testing sample is produced in accordance with ISO/IEC 17043:2010. All information regarding the use of this material can be found in the reporting packet supplied for each sample.

Set contains 2 sterile screw cap vials each containing a Vitroid (a small disk containing the possible organisms) and a 50 g container of sterile sludge.

Proficiency testing samples are presented as single blind. No values for the samples are released until the testing period concludes. Values of analytes vary lot to lot.

Proficiency Testing Schedule (2019-2020)

Soils
LPTP19-S1January 30 - March 15, 2019
LPTP19-S2April 10 - May 24, 2019
LPTP19-S3 July 24 - September 6, 2019
LPTP19-S4 October 9 - November 22, 2019

LPTP20-S1January 29 - March 13, 2020
LPTP20-S2April 8 - May 22, 2020
LPTP20-S3 July 22 - September 4, 2020
LPTP20-S4 October 7 - November 20, 2020

Quick-Turn Study - (non-scheduled proficiency test that is available at any time)

This PT sample is designed for the quantitative analysis of Salmonella. The PT sample is provided in duplicate as a stable dehydrated vitroid requiring hydration. The additional sample is provided for mishaps in the lab. Store the PT sample as directed. The dehydrated vitroid sample is stable for a time exceeding the study schedule.

Study Schedule