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IOZ Laboratories, Inc. <br /> Downhill Drive Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 (800)334-5493 <br /> �rt Header Explanations <br /> 3atch A distinct set of samples analyzed at a specific time <br /> sound Value of the QC Type of interest <br /> _imit Upper limit for RPD,in%. <br /> _ower Lower Recovery Limit,in% (except for LCSS,mg/Kg) <br /> WDL Method Detection Limit. Same as Minimum Reporting Limit unless omitted or equal to the PQL(see comment#5). <br /> Allows for instrument and annual fluctuations. <br /> 'CN/SCN A number assigned to reagents/standards to trace to the manufacturer's certificate of analysis <br /> 'QL Practical Quantittation Limit. Synonymous with the EPA term"minimum level". <br /> X True Value of the Control Sample or the amount added to the Spike <br /> Rec Recovered amount of the true value or spike added,in%(except for LCSS,mg/Kg) <br /> RPD Relative Percent Difference,calculation used for Duplicate QC Types <br /> Jpper Upper Recovery Limit,in% (except for LCSS,mg/Kg) <br /> Sample Value of the Sample of interest <br /> 4mple Types <br /> is Analytical Spike(Post Digestion) LCSWD Laboratory Control Sample-Water Duplicate <br /> ISD Analytical Spike(Post Digestion)Duplicate LFB Laboratory Fortified Blank <br /> :CB Continuing Calibration Blank LFM Laboratory Fortified Matra <br /> :CV Continuing Calibration Verification standard LFMD Laboratory Fortified Matra Duplicate <br /> SUP Sample Duplicate LRB Laboratory Reagent Blank <br /> CB Initial Calibration Blank MS Matra Spike <br /> CV Initial Calibration Verification standard MSD Matra Spike Duplicate <br /> CSAB Inter-element Correction Standard-A plus B solutions PBS Prep Blank-Soil <br /> -CSS Laboratory Control Sample-Soil PBW Prep Blank-Water <br /> _CSSD Laboratory Control Sample-Soil Duplicate PQV Practical Quantitation Verification standard <br /> _CSW Laboratory Control Sample-Water SDL Serial Dilution <br /> .arnple Type Explanations <br /> 31anks Verifies that there is no or minimal contamination in the prep method or calibration procedure. <br /> :ontrol Samples Verifies the accuracy of the method,including the prep procedure. <br /> duplicates Verifies the precision of the instrument and/or method. <br /> 3pikes/Fortified Matra Determines sample matrix interferences,if any. <br /> Standard Verifies the validity of the calibration. <br /> 'Qualifiers . <br /> 3 Analyte concentration detected at a value between MDL and PQL.The associated value is an estimated quantity. <br /> i Analysis exceeded method hold time. pH is a field test with an immediate hold time. <br /> Target analyte response was below the laboratory defined negative threshold. <br /> J The material was analyzed for,but was not detected above the level of the associated value. <br /> The associated value is either the sample quantitation limit or the sample detection limit. <br /> ai References <br /> 1) EPA 600/4-83-020. Methods for Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes,March 1983. <br /> 2) EPA 600/R-93-100. Methods for the Determination of Inorganic Substances in Environmental Samples,August 1993. <br /> 3) EPA 600/R-94-111. Methods for the Determination of Metals in Environmental Samples-Supplement I,May 1994. <br /> 4) EPA SW-846. Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste. <br /> 5) Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. <br /> 1) QC results calculated from raw data. Results may vary slightly if the rounded values are used in the calculations. <br /> 2) Soil,Sludge,and Plant matrices for Inorganic analyses are reported on a dry weight basis. <br /> 3) Animal matrices for Inorganic analyses are reported on an"as received"basis. <br /> 4) An asterisk in the"XQ"column indicates there is an extended qualifier and/or certification qualifier <br /> associated with the result. <br /> 5) If the MDL equals the PQL or the MDL column is omitted,the PQL is the reporting limit. <br /> -or a complete list of ACZ's Extended Qualifiers,please click: <br />