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NEBRASKA FTIR PROFICIENCY TESTING PROGRAM Background The Nebraska Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) Proficiency Testing (PT) program was started in 2004 as a means of assuring capabilities of laboratories in Nebraska to test for unknown substances. The program was founded mainly to maintain proficiency on the FTIR Microscopy laboratory units, but has since then expanded to include agencies that have the field versions of FTIR as well. We are now offering the proficiency testing program to laboratories and agencies outside Nebraska that may be involved in testing of unknown substances using FTIR analysis. How it Works
Who Can Enroll This program is open to any laboratory that tests unknown substances using FTIR analysis. This includes public health laboratories, civil support teams, environmental laboratories, HAZMAT units, fire departments, health departments, and etc. Cost The cost of this program is $150/year. Payment can be made through a check made payable to: University of Nebraska Medical Center/NPHL or by using a purchase order number. This will cover 3 PT challenge exercises. How to Join If you are interested in participating in this proficiency testing program please send an e-mail to: ftir-pt@nphl.org, or call us at (402) 559-9421. Laboratories can join at any time in the year but in order to be eligible to participate in the upcoming PT, the membership form needs to be received by our facility one month prior to when the PT challenge exercise begins. The membership form is below. FTIR PT Program Membership Form (Adobe) FTIR PT Program Membership Form (Word) 2008 PT Calendar The dates below are the days the samples will be shipped. Allow 5 days to receive shipment. 1st PT Challenge: Tuesday, January 1st, 2008 2nd PT Challenge: Thursday, May 1st, 2008 3rd PT Challenge: Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008 2009 PT Calendar The dates below are the days the samples will be shipped. Allow 5 days to receive shipment. 1st PT Challenge: Friday, January 2nd, 2009 2nd PT Challenge: Friday, May 1st, 2009 3rd PT Challenge: Tuesday, September 1st, 2009 Reporting Reporting of results can be accomplished either electronically by filling the form below and sending it to the e-mail address: ftir-pt@nphl.org, or by faxing it to (402) 559-7799. FTIR Results Reporting Form (Excel)
Results (Updated reports will be posted quarterly)
Safety All samples sent will be non-hazardous common chemicals and will comply with 49 CFR Part 172 Subpart G. These regulations permit for shipping of small quantities of non-hazardous substances without an MSDS (material safety data sheet) accompanying the shipment.
Contact Us For questions or comments: contact Dana El-Hajjar at (402) 559-9421 Fax: (402) 559-7799 E-mail: ftir-pt@nphl.org
Address: FTIR PT Program 986495 Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE-68198-6495
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