Not available outside of the UK & Ireland.
Application
Total and Fecal Streptococcus/Enterococcus - Water Pollution (WP) proficiency testing material is designed for the quantitative determination of Total and Fecal Streptococcus/Enterococcus in wastewater samples.Have any questions? Explore our FAQs. For more information on this product, please contact our PT Service Team.
Features and Benefits
We have a vast portfolio of environmental PT schemes with "fit-for-purpose" samples to help you meet the needs of the laboratory.Our proficiency testing (PT) program is a benchmark to: provide staff with an insight into their laboratory′s performance, to verify the accuracy and reliability of their testing process provide a comparison of performance with that of other laboratories, nationally and internationally test and educate staff, provide a better understanding of the impact of incorrect results and identify areas where there may be problems provide an independent evaluation of laboratory performance demonstrate to clients, colleagues and accreditation bodies that there is a commitment to quality
General description
Total and Fecal Streptococcus/Enterococcus PT – Water Pollution (WP) is produced in accordance with ISO/IEC 17043:2010. This sample is manufactured according to TNI requirements. However, please note, this sample may include non-TNI analytes as well. The higher criteria from the TNI tables mimic the levels common to wastewater samples.Supelco® is a global proficiency testing (PT) provider that manufactures best-in-class environmental and pharmaceutical PT products. Most water PT samples are available as concentrates or ready-to-use volumes giving the end-user flexibility in selecting samples that will fit their exact needs. Our WP program is designed to meet the quality assurance requirements, thereby ensuring the analytical competence of your laboratory.These samples are typically provided in duplicate for use in case of lab mishap, for QC purposes or to analyze multiple methods.Type of PT Scheme: Water analysis - Water Pollution (WP)Matrix: Water Pollution/WastewaterAnalyte/s: Values of analytes vary lot to lot.All information regarding the use of Total and Fecal Streptococcus/Enterococcus - Water Pollution (WP) proficiency testing standard can be found in the reporting packet which will be available to download at PT Portal.
Legal Information
Supelco is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Vitroid is a trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC
Other Notes
Are you new to Supelco® Proficiency TestingͰ Be sure to register your account details in the PT Portal before placing your order.This will provide access to data entry, reporting packets and final reports. Registrations will be approved shortly after your order is placed. For further questions, write to us at [email protected] placing your order online, please indicate your study preference under the ′your reference′ column. Available studies can be viewed at the bottom of the page.Click here to learn more about Quick-Turn Studies (on-demand proficiency tests that are offered depending on lot availability). The Quick-Turn results are released within 48-72 hours whereas scheduled study reports are released within 21 days.Proficiency testing samples are presented as single blind. No values for the samples are released until the testing period concludes.Proficiency Testing Schedule (2022-2023)WastewaterWP22-1 January 12 – February 25, 2022WP22-2 March 23 - May 6, 2022WP22-3 July 6 - August 19, 2022WP22-4 September 21 - November 4, 2022WP23-1 January 11 – February 24, 2023WP23-2 March 22 – May 5, 2023WP23-3 July 5 – August 18, 2023WP23-4 September 20 – November 3, 2023Quick-Turn Study (on demand proficiency test that is offereddepending on lot availability)
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.(Please note, buffer solution may not be provided with your sample. If this causes any concern, please contact PT Service [email protected].)
Preparation Note
Description This PT sample is designed for the quantitative analysis of fecal streptococcus. The PT sample is provided as a stable disc requiring hydration. The PT sample is provided in duplicate as a stable dehydrated disc requiring hydration. The additional sample is provided for mishaps in the lab. This sample requires 100 ml of buffer/ saline solution for hydration fluid (see note below). The dehydrated disc sample is stable for a time exceeding the study schedule. If you are following IDEXX methods for Quantitray do not use the phosphate buffer solution and follow the directions provided with the media. When prepared according to instructions, the concentration range of the sample will be between 20-1000 CFU/100mL as per TNI Fields of Testing..Sample Preparation Allow the capped sample vial to equilibrate to room temperature (15 min). Once the sample is at room temperature and open the sample vial and aseptically transfer the disc to the hydrating fluid. Allow it to dissolve for 15 minutes. Shake gently. Note: The sample is the colored disc within the cryotube. It will either be on top of cotton with opaque desiccant beads below the cotton or free moving in a cryotube that contains a desiccant tablet within the cap. The opaque desiccant beads and desiccant tablet are to keep the container dry and are not biologicals. This dilution is your sample for analysis.Note: The Vitroid™ is the colored disk within the cryotube. It will either be on top of cotton with opaque desiccant beads below the cotton or free moving in a cryotube that contains a desiccant tablet within the cap. The opaque desiccant beads and desiccant tablet are to keep the container dry and are not biologicals. This dilution is your sample for analysis.Note: We are no longer supplying Phosphate buffer for Micro samples. Please proceed to use your laboratory′s standard buffer or saline solution. If your laboratory does not have buffer in-house, we recommend using P3813, Phosphate Powder which can be purchased at SigmaAldrich.com.
Storage and Stability
Please refer to the sample label for storage conditions.
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