PD 6644-1:1999

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Proficiency testing by interlaboratory comparisons Development and operation of proficiency testing schemes

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

05-31-2010

Language(s)

English

Published date

04-15-1999

Publisher

British Standards Institution

1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
4 Types of proficiency testing
    4.1 General
    4.2 Measurement comparison schemes
    4.3 Interlaboratory testing schemes
    4.4 Split-sample testing schemes
    4.5 Qualitative schemes
    4.6 Known-value schemes
    4.7 Partial-process schemes
5 Organization and design
    5.1 Framework
    5.2 Staff
    5.3 Data-processing equipment
    5.4 Statistical design
    5.5 Test item preparation
    5.6 Test item management
    5.7 Choice of method/procedure
    5.8 Evolution of proficiency testing schemes
6 Operation and reporting
    6.1 Coordination and documentation
    6.2 Instructions
    6.3 Packaging and transportation
    6.4 Data analysis and records
    6.5 Scheme reports
    6.6 Evaluation of performance
    6.7 Communication with participants
7 Confidentiality/ethical considerations
    7.1 Confidentiality of records
    7.2 Collusion and falsification of results
Annexes
A Examples of statistical methods for treatment of proficiency
    test data
B Quality management of proficiency testing schemes
C Bibliography

Covers the selection and use of proficiency testing schemes by laboratory accreditation bodies, for assessment of technical competence of laboratories.

Committee	CAS/1
DevelopmentNote	Also numbered as ISO/IEC Guide 43-1. (08/2005)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	24
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	BS EN ISO/IEC 17043:2010

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