The Proficiency Testing Matrix A2LA Annual Conclave - Plenary Session March 12, 2005, Columbia, MD By Trace McInturff, A2LA Operations Manager Accreditation at A2LA

Proficiency Testing Requirements Just a reminder - If you still don’t like it: Call Warren Merkel - 301 975 5888 American Association for Laboratory Accreditation Accreditation at A2LA

Proficiency Testing Requirements 2 activities/yr every year rotated to cover entire scope in 4 years Documented PT plan Results to be submitted quarterly American Association for Laboratory Accreditation Accreditation at A2LA

PT Matrix Similar concept of the 17025 Test Method Matrix Means for assessor(s) to provide consistent reporting of all PT results reviewed during assessment Should include all past scheduled PT activities that have not been reviewed by the applicable LSO American Association for Laboratory Accreditation Accreditation at A2LA

PT Matrix - Sub discipline List as outlined in the A2LA PT Requirements document ex. Tensile - metal, Tensile - Plastic, Hardness, Corrosion If not listed in Requirements, list what you reviewed - ex. ESD, Radiated Emissions (< 1GHz) American Association for Laboratory Accreditation Accreditation at A2LA

PT Matrix - Program List program the lab participated in ex. ASTM, CTS, Quamatec, Interlaboratory Comparison, Round Robin, etc. American Association for Laboratory Accreditation Accreditation at A2LA

PT Matrix - Date Tested Record when actual participation occurred - NOT report date. American Association for Laboratory Accreditation Accreditation at A2LA

PT Matrix - Outlier & Details If lab received an outlier, detail the extent of the outlier ex. Inconsistent data, Data for sample 123 are high, etc. Comments - any other pertinent information ex. CAR implemented, Results Pending, etc. American Association for Laboratory Accreditation Accreditation at A2LA

PT Matrix - OK If all elements of the PT results are acceptable and/or non-conformance resolved, please date the ‘OK’ box Otherwise - Lab Services will request corrective action/further info American Association for Laboratory Accreditation Accreditation at A2LA

PT Matrix - Other Note placed on Matrix: NOTE: Lab has completed two PT activities in the past year and has a plan to complete all required PT activities during the four year window. American Association for Laboratory Accreditation Accreditation at A2LA

Contact Information Trace McInturff A2LA 5301 Buckeystown Pike Suite 350 Frederick, MD, USA 21704 Direct line: 301 644 3223 Main: 301 644 3248 Fax: 301 662 2974 tmcinturff@A2LA.org www.A2LA.org American Association for Laboratory Accreditation Accreditation at A2LA