What is proficiency testing?
For ensured quality, proficiency testing is a proven tool for monitoring, securing and improving the analytical, physical, microbiological and sampling qualities of an organization.
Regular participation in proficiency testing is required for laboratories that want to comply with international standards (ISO) and (inter) national legislation. In addition to the competence of a laboratory, proficiency tests are also a basis for the integrity and trust of the customer, accreditation body, and management.
What are the benefits of routine proficiency testing?
After receiving a proficiency test report, the scores can be assessed on performance. In the event of poor performance, corrective measures will be required to be able to properly guarantee the quality.
Internally, the obtained proficiency test material and / or the results of the proficiency test can also be used for other daily quality assurance purposes, such as specific validations or harmonization of new analysis methods or sampling techniques. An example of this is the determination of the precision and correctness in varying matrices and parameters.
Why choose Trilogy PT?
Trilogy has been recognized as a certified reference material producer, proficiency testing provider and an analytical laboratory since 1999, with locations in the United States, Argentina, India and Europe. The proficiency tests offered will be conducted with accreditation or in accordance with the ISO / IEC 17043 standard.
The quality, relevance and continuity of the proficiency tests offered is guaranteed by an (inter) national expert group. These experts consist of subject matter experts from the business community, research institutions and (semi) government.
Trilogy Lab 2021 Proficiency Testing Schedule
The 2021 PT Scheme is comprised of 14 proficiency tests with a total of 20 rounds
To register and view corresponding prices for the 2021 PT Schemes follow the link
| PT Scheme | Parameters |
|---|---|
| Proximate analysis + NIR | Moisture, fibre, protein, fat, ash, ash HCl-insoluble, sugars, starch, NDF, ADF, pepsin protein solubility, pH, lactose + NIR |
| Minerals, trace elements and heavy metals | Ca, P, Mg, Na, Fe, Cu, Zn, Mn, Cl, Cd, Co, Pb, Se, Hg, As, Cr, Ni, Sn, Mo, I |
| Fat Quality | Fatty acids profile, (un)saturated fatty acids, free fatty acids, trans fatty acids, moisture, dirt, anisidine value mono-, polymeric triglycerides, Iodine value, unsaponifiable matter, peroxide value |
| Microscopic examination | Animal proteins (Bone fragments, Fish bone fragments, muscle tissue), label control, product assessment |
| Mycotoxins | Aflatoxin B1, B2, G1, G2, total Aflatoxins, OTA, DON, ZEA, T-2, HT-2, total T-2/HT-2, Fumonisin B1, B2, total Fumonisins |
| Veterinary drugs- LL Low level | Monensin, Narasin, Nicarbazin, Robenidine, Salinomycin, Amprolium, Carbadox, Olaquindox, Metronidazol, Dimetridazol Furazolidon, Chlooramphenicol (CAP), Ronidazol |
| Veterinary drugs- HA High & Additive Level | Monensin, Narasin, Nicarbazin, Robenidine, Salinomycin |
| Microbiology | TVC, Entero’s, Yeasts and Moulds, salmonella |
| Mineral oil, MOSH, MOAH in food/package | Mineral oil, MOSH, MOAH and subfractions |
| Heavy metals in oil/fat | Cd, Hg, Cr, Pb, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Fe |
| 3-MCPD | 3-MCPD + Derivates |
| Aflatoxin M1 | Aflatoxin M1 |
| Biogenic amines | Tryptamine, Phenethylamine, Putrescine, Cadaverine, Histamine, Tyramine, Spermidine, Spermine |