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The TNI PT Standard Review

The TNI Laboratory Proficiency Testing Expert Committee met in October to discuss upcoming revisions and editorial changes to the TNI Standard Volumes.

Committee Chair and Sr. Product Manager Shawn Kassner led the meeting.

View the Meeting Notes »

2015 Phenova PT Catalog

A Wider Selection of Standards, Services and Savings

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Download the PT Study Schedule»

MassDEP Policy Changes

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has issued its latest policy changes for chemistry and microbiology proficiency testing.

Policy Highlights

MassDEP now accepts non-scheduled PT Studies (Rapid Return™)
Analysis of PTs for corrective action must be completed no earlier than15 days after the closure of the first PT study.
QC standards are recommended to check the effectiveness of a corrective action before running another PT Study.

Resources and Policy Changes

MassDEP Policy Revision
Letter »

Revised Chemistry Proficiency Testing Policies »

Revised Microbiology Proficiency Testing Policies »

Improved Analysis of EPA Method 8270D on a Zebron™ ZB-SemiVolatiles Column

The benefits of this method include:

Fast run times while still maintaining resolution of key compounds like benzo[b]fluoranthene and benzo[k]fluoranthene
Great peak shape of typically poor performing compounds like phenols and amines

Download Technical Note »

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<h2>The TNI PT Standard Review</h2>

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<p>The TNI Laboratory Proficiency Testing Expert Committee met in October to discuss upcoming revisions and editorial changes to the TNI Standard Volumes. <br/><br/>Committee Chair and Sr. Product Manager <strong>Shawn Kassner</strong> led the meeting.</p>

<a style="margin-top:10px" class="phenlink target="_blank" href="http://www.nelac-institute.org/docs/comm/pt/TNI_PTEC_101014.pdf">View the Meeting Notes »</a>

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<h2>2015 Phenova PT Catalog</h2>

<p>A Wider Selection of Standards, Services and Savings</p>

<a style="margin-top:10px" class="phenlink target="_blank" href="http://www.phenova.com/Home/CatalogRequest">Request Your Catalog »</a>

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<a style="margin-top:60px" class="phenlink-big" target="_blank" href="http://www.phenova.com/home/document/16e59145-0718-4ff8-a4d1-3b0afaf83457.pdf">Download the PT Study Schedule»</a>

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<h2>MassDEP Policy Changes</h2>

<p>Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has issued its latest policy changes for chemistry and microbiology proficiency testing. </p>

<p>Policy Highlights</p>
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<li>MassDEP now accepts non-scheduled PT Studies (Rapid Return™) </li>
<li>Analysis of PTs for corrective action must be completed no earlier than15 days after the closure of the first PT study. </li>
<li>QC standards are recommended to check the effectiveness of a corrective action before running another PT Study. </li>

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<p style="font-weight:bold;font-size:16px; margin-top:20px">Resources and Policy Changes </p>

<a style="font-weight:bold;display:block; width:145px;padding-left:20px" target="_blank" href="http://www.phenova.com/home/document/f7d8f363-3798-42d2-aea3-be66fa211e5e.pdf">MassDEP Policy Revision<br/> Letter »</a>
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<a style="font-weight:bold;display:block; width:145px;padding-left:20px" target="_blank" href="http://www.phenova.com/home/document/9d0403cc-2754-4b02-aa25-f7a2d19467c0.pdf">Revised Chemistry Proficiency Testing Policies »</a>

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<a style="font-weight:bold;display:block; width:145px;padding-left:20px" target="_blank" href="http://www.phenova.com/home/document/9f231994-9629-4d9f-9f43-b9523b8f5d38.pdf">Revised Microbiology Proficiency Testing Policies  »</a>

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<h2>Improved Analysis of EPA Method 8270D on a Zebron™ ZB-SemiVolatiles Column</h2>

<p style="margin-top:10px">The benefits of this method include: </p>

<li>Fast run times while still maintaining resolution of key compounds like benzo[b]fluoranthene and benzo[k]fluoranthene</li>

<li>Great peak shape of typically poor performing compounds like phenols and amines</li>

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<a style="margin-top:10px" class="phenlink target="_blank" href="http://www.phenova.com/home/document/b581690c-f6a8-408d-97db-3cec738afe84.pdf">Download Technical Note »</a>

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Enjoy Our eNewsletter!

The TNI PT Standard Review

2015 Phenova PT Catalog

MassDEP Policy Changes

Improved Analysis of EPA Method 8270D on a Zebron™ ZB-SemiVolatiles Column