ASTM-E1301:2003 Edition

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E1301-95(2003) Standard Guide for Proficiency Testing by Interlaboratory Comparisons

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ASTM	2003	13

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Categories: 03.120.20 - Product and company certification. Conformity assessment, ASTM

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Description

ASTM E1301-95-Reapproved2003

Withdrawn Standard: Standard Guide for Proficiency Testing by Interlaboratory Comparisons (Withdrawn 2003)

ASTM E1301

Scope

1.1 While there are a number of uses for interlaboratory tests, and variations in their design and implementation, it is still possible to specify the essential principles that need to be considered when organizing such tests. Part A of this guide defines those principles and describes the factors that should be taken into account in the organization and conduct of proficiency testing programs.

1.2 This guide also covers how laboratory accrediting bodies, which assess technical competence of testing laboratories, should select and use proficiency testing programs (refer to Part B).

1.3 Part A of the guide is intended for use by various parties, such as accrediting bodies, regulatory authorities and clients of laboratory services which have a need to assess the technical competence of laboratories. It is also useful for laboratories in self-evaluation, but recognizes that proficiency testing is only one mechanism that can contribute to establishing equivalent confidence among users of different testing laboratories.

1.4 It is currently a condition of some accreditation bodies that laboratories participate regularly in “approved” proficiency testing programs. Therefore, it is essential that program operators comply with principles for conduct of professionally managed proficiency programs, both in terms of technical requirements and quality management (see Annex A1 and Annex A2).

1.5 The methods of operation within different proficiency testing organizations are not expected to be identical and this guide does not give specific operational details for interlaboratory test comparisons. It does, however, cover both measurement comparison and testing programs in which large numbers of laboratories (over 20) or small groups of laboratories (1 to 20) are tested. Therefore, the contents of this guide are intended only as a framework to be modified appropriately for particular situations.

1.6 A list of some relevant references is given in Appendix X1.

Keywords

interlaboratory comparison; laboratory; laboratory accreditation; proficiency testing

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 03.120.20 (Product and company certification. Conformity assessment)

DOI: 10.1520/E1301-95R03

PDF Catalog

PDF Pages	PDF Title
1	Scope
2	Referenced Documents Terminology
3	Significance and Use Types of Proficiency Testing
4	Organization and Design
6	Operation and Reporting
7	Confidentiality/Ethical Considerations Background Selection of Proficiency Testing Programs
8	Policies on Participation in Proficiency Testing Programs Use of Results by Laboratory Accreditation Bodies
9	Action and Feedback by Laboratories Keywords A1. STATISTICAL METHODS FOR EVALUATING PROFICIENCY TESTING DATA A1.1 A1.2 A1.3 A1.4 A1.5 A1.6 A1.7 Determine the Assigned Value, or Correct Response
10	A1.8 Comparison of Results: Performance Statistics
11	A1.9 Determine Performance A1.10 Monitoring Performance Over Time
12	A2. QUALITY ASSURANCE OF PROFICIENCY TESTING PROGRAMS A2.1 A2.2 X1. BIBLIOGRAPHY

Additional information

Standard Title	E1301-95(2003) Standard Guide for Proficiency Testing by Interlaboratory Comparisons
Published Code	ASTM
Publication Date	2003
Pages Count	13
ICS Codes	03.120.20 - Product and company certification. Conformity assessment