Sheepshead minnow (Cyprinodon variegatus), 48-hr Acute, nonrenewal, 25℃, SSW

NA.24

This Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) proficiency testing sample 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.

In the acute WET test, Sheepshead minnow is employed as a test organism and is exposed to various effluent concentrations. The toxicity of wastewater effluents is estimated for a specific time period. This method is used to test the effect of effluents in wastewaters, which have a negative impact on the aquatic ecosystems.

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 PT program is designed to meet the quality assurance requirements in compliance with Discharge Monitoring Report - Quality Assurance Program (DMR-QA), thereby ensuring the analytical competence of your laboratory.

Analyte/s: Values of analytes vary lot to lot.

All information regarding the use of Sheepshead minnow (Cyprinodon variegatus), 48-hr Acute, nonrenewal, 25℃, SSW proficiency testing standard can be found in the reporting packet which will be available to download at PT Portal.

Sheepshead minnow (Cyprinodon variegatus), 48-hr Acute, nonrenewal, 25℃, SSW proficiency testing material is designed for use in chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) proficiency testing.

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We have a vast portfolio of environmental PT schemes with "fit-for-purpose" samples to help you meet the needs of the laboratory.

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• 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

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Proficiency testing samples are presented as single blind. No values for the samples are released until the testing period concludes.

Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) tests are designed to predict the impact and toxicity of effluents discharges.

Proficiency Testing Schedule (2021-2022)

DMR-QA (US customers only)
DMR-QA 41 March 19 - July 5, 2021

DMR-QA 42 2022 Dates TBD

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100

ampule of 14 × 2 mL

in water

environmental

matrix material

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

WGK 1