Mastering the Proficiency Test – Pillar

A Cornerstone of Quality Assurance

What is a Proficiency Test?

A properly performed proficiency test is the gold standard for evaluating a lab’s measurement accuracy and competency. It involves participating in interlaboratory comparisons to assess performance against established standards and benchmarks.

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Ensuring Consistency in Results

Why a Proficiency Test Matters

Ensure Accuracy: A proficiency test verifies the accuracy of your lab’s measurements, ensuring confidence in your results.

Enhance Credibility: Demonstrate your lab’s competence and reliability to clients, accrediting bodies, and stakeholders.

Meet Regulatory Requirements: Many industries require proficiency test participation as part of regulatory compliance.

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Validating Measurement Accuracy

Accuracy is non-negotiable. Laboratories may use a variety of instruments and methods, each susceptible to its own set of variables. Proficiency testing provides a process to validate the accuracy of these measurements, offering a critical layer of quality control in scientific endeavors.

Whether you are meeting accreditation requirements or working to improve performance, proficiency testing is a valuable continuous improvement tool.

Proficiency testing allows you to assess the uniformity of your testing and calibration processes by comparing your results to those of other laboratories making the same type of measurement.

Participation in a proficiency testing program is more than just a means to satisfy accreditation requirements; it can translate into improved performance and enhanced measurement quality.

How do you measure up?
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Step 1

Design Your Proficiency Test

Select the artifact, set points, and scheme design with the help of step-by-step guidance.

Step 2

Add Participants and Schedule

Enter participant information and add them to the PT schedule.

Step 3

Complete u0026 Submit Data

Have participants complete testing and use the Customer Portal to submit the test results.

Step 4

Receive Reports

We’ll analyze test results and provide detailed reports on your lab’s performance.


Custom Intra-PTs with Less Stress

Choosing NAPT for your custom proficiency test design means less stress. We help you with one-on-one consultation to ensure the test is designed to meet your needs, answering your questions from start to finish.

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