qaqc course total
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Quality is a Lousy Idea-Quality is a Lousy Idea-
If it’s Only an IdeaIf it’s Only an Idea
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Quality Assurance vs. Quality Assurance vs. Quality ControlQuality Control
Quality AssuranceQuality AssuranceAn overallmanagement plan to guarantee theintegrity of data(The “system”)
Quality ControlQuality ControlA series of analytical measurements usedto assess thequality of the analytical data(The “tools”)
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True Value vs. Measured True Value vs. Measured ValueValue
True ValueTrue Value
The known, accepted value of a quantifiable property
Measured ValueMeasured Value
The result of an individual’s measurement of a quantifiable property
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Accuracy vs. PrecisionAccuracy vs. Precision
AccuracyAccuracyHow well a measurement agrees with an accepted value
PrecisionPrecisionHow well a series of measurements agree with each other
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Accuracy vs. PrecisionAccuracy vs. Precision
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Systematic vs. Systematic vs. Random ErrorsRandom Errors
Systematic ErrorSystematic ErrorAvoidable error due to controllable variables in a measurement.
Random ErrorsRandom ErrorsUnavoidable errors that are always present in any measurement. Impossible to eliminate
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Quality Control MeasuresQuality Control Measures
• Standards and Calibration
• Blanks
• Recovery Studies
• Precision and Accuracy Studies
• Method Detection Limits
• NJQLs
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Standards and CalibrationStandards and Calibration
• Prepared vs. Purchased Standard
• Signals: Peak Area, Beer’s Law
• Calibration Curves
• Continuing Calibration Checks
• Internal Standards• Performance Testing.
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Calibration CurvesCalibration Curves
Graphical representation of the Graphical representation of the relationship between:relationship between:
• The analytical signal
• The concentration of the analyteand
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Calibration Curve for DDT
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Continuing Calibration Continuing Calibration VerificationVerification
• Many methods don’t require that daily calibration curves are prepared
• A “calibration verification” is analyzed with each batch of samples
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Sample BatchSample Batch• 10 - 20 samples (method defined)
or less
• Same matrix
• Same sample prep and analysis
• Contains a full set of QC samples
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Internal StandardsInternal Standards• A compound chemically similar to the
analyte
• Not expected to be present in the sample
• Cannot interfere in the analysis• Added to the calibration standards and
to the samples in identical amounts.
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Internal StandardsInternal Standards• Refines the calibration process• Analytical signals for calibration
standards are compared to those for internal standards
• Eliminates differences in random and systematic errors between samples and standards
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Performance TestingPerformance TestingBlind samples submitted to laboratories
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?Labs must periodically analyze with acceptable results in order to maintain accreditation
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Blanks, Blanks, BlanksBlanks, Blanks, Blanks• Laboratory Reagent Blanks
• Instrument Blanks
• Field Reagent Blanks
• Trip Blanks
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Laboratory Reagent BlanksLaboratory Reagent Blanks• Contains every reagent used in the
analysis• Is subjected to all analytical
procedures• Must give signal below detection limit• Most methods require one with every
batch
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Instrument BlankInstrument Blank
• A clean sample (e.g., distilled water) processed through the instrumental steps of the measurement process; used to determine instrument contamination.
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Field Reagent BlanksField Reagent Blanks
• Prepared in the lab, taken to the field
• Opened at the sampling site, exposed to sampling equipment, returned to the lab.
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Trip BlanksTrip Blanks• Prepared in the lab, taken to the
field
• Not opened
• Returned to the lab
• Not always required in EPA methods
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Recovery StudiesRecovery Studies
• Matrix Spikes
• Laboratory Control Samples
• Surrogates .
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Matrix SpikesMatrix Spikes
• Sample spiked with a known amount of analyte
• Subjected to all sample prep and analytical procedures
• Determines the effect of the matrix on analyte recovery
• Normally one per batch
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Laboratory Control SampleLaboratory Control Sample
• Subjected to all sample prep and analytical procedures
• Analyte spiked into reagent water
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Laboratory Control SampleLaboratory Control Sample
Also known as:Also known as:
• Laboratory Fortified Blank (LFB)
• Quality Control Sample (QCS)
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SurrogatesSurrogates
• Similar to an internal standard
• Added to all analytical samples, and to all QC samples to monitor method performance, usually during sample prep
• Methods often have specific surrogate recovery criteria
• Most common in Organic methods
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Quality Control MeasuresQuality Control Measures
• Standards and Calibration
• Blanks
• Recovery Studies
• Precision and Accuracy Studies
• Method Detection Limits
• NJQLs
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Precision and AccuracyPrecision and Accuracy
• Required for initial certification and annually thereafter
• A series of four laboratory control samples
• Must meet accuracy (recovery) and precision (standard deviation) requirements, often in method
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Precision and AccuracyPrecision and Accuracy
• Required with a change in instrumentation or personnel
• Specific to the analyst
• Other names include:
P&A, DOC, IDOC
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Method Detection LimMethod Detection Limitit “The minimum concentration of a
substance that can be measured and reported with 99% confidence that the analyte concentration is greater than zero”
N.J.A.C 7:18 - 1.7N.J.A.C 7:18 - 1.7
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Method Detection LimitMethod Detection Limit
• MDLs are determined according to 40 CFR, part 136, Appendix B
• Seven replicate laboratory control samples, analyzed for precision
• Multiply standard deviation by 3.14 (Student’s t- value)
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Method Detection LimitMethod Detection Limit• Must be performed initially for
certification• Must meet criteria specified in method• Must be performed with change in
instrumentation or test method• Annually with ELCP
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New Jersey New Jersey Quantitation LimitsQuantitation Limits
(NJQLs)(NJQLs)• The minimum concentration of an
analyte that can be quantified with statistical confidence
• 5 x MDL, for the NJ Lab Certification Program