WK90161 - New Practice for Quality Control of Routine Testing in a Laboratory

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ASTM WK90161

New Practice for Quality Control of Routine Testing in a Laboratory

1. Scope

Quality control programs to monitor and maintain test method performance in a single laboratory conducting a test method on a routine basis. It is applicable when a control sample material is routinely run with samples for the purpose of monitoring test method performance. Guidance is given for quality control of test method performance characteristics such as test method bias, stability, and laboratory precision (long-term single facility intermediate precision) using a control sample program.

Keywords

test method;; monitoring;

Rationale

Description of elements of a quality control program in a laboratory for a measurement using a control sample. Includes selection and maintenance of the control sample, control chart methods for use, out-of-control action plans, and maintenance of the program over time.

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Developed by Subcommittee: E11.20

Committee: E11

Staff Manager: Kelly Paul

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Date Initiated: 04-02-2024

Technical Contact: Peter Fortini

Item: 001

Ballot: E11.20 (24-01)

Status: Will Reballot Item

New Practice for Quality Control of Routine Testing in a Laboratory

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