Fertilizers Program

ABOUT THE PROGRAMS

 

Target Lab Systems Proficiency Test Program for Fertilizers provides participating laboratories with a statistical quality assurance (SQA) tool, enabling them to compare the performance of their test methods for fertilizers against other laboratories worldwide.

 

Samples, test instructions and data report forms are distributed to each participant on the date samples are distributed. Labs have approximately 2-4 weeks to submit their test data to Target Lab Systems for use in generating statistical summary reports.

 

TARGET LAB SYSTEMS handle all data on a strictly confidential basis with no disclosure of lab identity except for one's own laboratory. Final reports contain all laboratory test data (coded), statistical analysis of test data, charts plotting test results versus lab code, and other information.

 

WHY SHOULD YOUR LABORATORY PARTICIPATE?

This program provides you with:

 

        The resources you need to satisfy proficiency testing elements of laboratory accreditation

 

        A useful quality control tool to monitor the strengths and weaknesses of laboratory performance

 

        Periodic comparison of test results and calculated statistical parameters with others in the fertilizers testing community in Egypt

 

       A useful quality reference sample upon completion of testing

 

PROGRAM DETAILS

Fertilizers Program

Program

Code

Matrix

Analytes (1)

Schedule

FZ-R

Phosphorus fertilizer

Nitrogen fertilizer

 

Total P2O5, Water soluble P2O5, Citrate soluble P2O5, Citrate, Chloride

insoluble P2O5, Moisture, Total nitrogen, Calcium, sulfur, sodium, potassium, Metals

 

Twice/Year

(June & December)

 

FZ-S

Sulfur fertilizer

Acidity, Ash, Chloride, Moisture, Organic matter, Purity

 

Once/Year (2)

 

Urea Fertilizers Program

Program

Code

Matrix

Analytes (1)

Schedule

FZ-U

Urea fertilizer

Biuret, moisture (Karl Fischer), Total nitrogen

 

Once/Year (2)

 

(1) List of analytes subject to change

(2)  Based on customer requests

(3) To know the matrices and parameters under accreditation, check the detailed scope of

    accreditation https://www.targetls.net/proficienytests/view/2

(4) Annual fee included shipping cost

 

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Participation is on an annual fee basis and open to all laboratories. Registration fees must be paid in advance to participate. Testing must be performed within the participant's laboratory facilities. A laboratory does not need to perform all the program tests to participate.

 


Round No. Round Name Start Date Actions
1 clinical 2022-06-06 Show Details
2 Fertilizers- CH-1808 2018-10-04 Show Details
3 Fertilizers- CH-1812 2019-01-24 Show Details
1 Fertilizers-CH-1907 2019-10-17 Show Details
2 Fertilizers-CH-1909 2019-10-17 Show Details
3 Fertilizers-CH-1912 2020-09-03 Show Details
1 SULFUR ORE 2020-09-30 Show Details
2 Fertilizers-CH-2012 2021-02-11 Show Details
1 FERTILIZERS-CH-2106 2021-07-14 Show Details
2 Fertilizers-CH-2112 2022-01-30 Show Details
01 clinical 2022-06-06 Show Details
1 FERTILIZERS-CH-2206 2022-08-30 Show Details
2 FERTILIZERS-CH-2212 2023-01-08 Show Details
1 FZ-2301U 2023-02-27 Show Details