MIC019

Listeria PT - WP

Proficiency Testing Material

• UNSPSC Code: 12352200

Properties

• packaging: set of 2 ea
• manufacturer/tradename: RTC MIC-019
• application(s): environmental; food and beverages
• shipped in: wet ice
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• suitability: Listeria spp.

Description

General description

This proficiency testing sample is produced in accordance with ISO/IEC 17043:2010. All information regarding the use of this material can be found in the reporting packet supplied for each sample.

Packaging

Set contains 2 sterile screw cap vials each containing a Vitroid (a small disk containing the possible organisms) and 2 - 99mL bottles of phosphate buffer.

Analysis Note

This product was designed, produced and verified for accuracy and stability in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2005, ISO GUIDES 34 and 35, and ISO/IEC 17043.

Other Notes

Proficiency testing samples are presented as single blind. No values for the samples are released until the testing period concludes. Values of analytes vary lot to lot.

This PT sample is designed for the quantitative analysis of Listeria in water. The PT sample is provided in duplicate as a stable dehydrated vitroid requiring hydration. The additional sample is provided for mishaps in the lab. Store the PT sample as directed. The dehydrated vitroid sample is stable for a time exceeding the study schedule.

Proficiency Testing Schedule (2018-2019)

Wastewater
WP18-1January 17 - March 2, 2018
WP18-2March 28 - May 11, 2018
WP18-3AMay 16 - June 29, 2018
WP18-3BJuly 11 - August 24, 2018
WP18-4September 26 - November 9, 2018
WP18-5November 21 - January 4, 2019

WP19-1January 16 - March 1, 2019
WP19-2March 27 - May 10, 2019
WP19-3AMay 15 - June 28, 2019
WP19-3BJuly 10 - August 23, 2019
WP19-4September 25 - November 8, 2019
WP19-5November 20 - January 3, 2020

Quick-Turn Study - (non-scheduled proficiency test that is available at any time)

Legal Information

Analyte

Listeria monocytogenes 0.00 - 10000 CFU/mL

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable