Sigma-Aldrich/E. coli in Water PT- Quantitative WP/MIC003-2EA/2EA

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General description

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.

Other Notes

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.

This PT sample is designed for the quantitative analysis of total and/or fecal coliform and E. coli. 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.

Proficiency Testing Schedule (2017-2018)

Wastewater
WP17-1 January 18 - March 3, 2017
WP17-2 March 29 - May 12, 2017
WP17-3A May 17 - June 30, 2017
WP17-3B July 12 - August 25, 2017
WP17-4 September 27 - November 10, 2017
WP17-5 November 22 - January 5, 2018

WP18-1 January 17 - March 2, 2018
WP18-2 March 28 - May 11, 2018
WP18-3A May 16 - June 29, 2018
WP18-3B July 11 - August 24, 2018
WP18-4 September 26 - November 9, 2018
WP18-5 November 21 - January 4, 2019

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

Packaging

Set contains 2 sterile screw cap vials each containing a Vitroid^™ (a small disk containing the possible organisms) and 2 - 99mL bottles of phosphate buffer.

Legal Information

Vitroid is a trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC

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