PTA Objective
Overview
Proficiency Testing Australia provides a range of consulting services designed to improve business performance and reduce exposure to risk.
These services are provided across a range of disciplines including:
- Proficiency testing
- Method validation
- Data analysis
- Reporting
- Quality management
- Specialised technical services
Our consulting services are tailored to meet specific client needs.
Proficiency Testing Australia has conducted statistical consultancy services for Australian Commonwealth Government departments, industry associations, laboratory accreditation bodies and reference material producers.
The details of consulting services we offer include:
Proficiency testing
- Preparation of applicants for accreditation of their PT programs to the requirements of ISO/IEC 17043:2010 Conformity assessment – general requirements for proficiency testing.
- Assist with sample suppliers, homogeneity testing of samples, sample labelling and packaging, transport, customs clearance, sample distribution, receipt of results.
- Analysis of proficiency testing data.
- Proficiency testing report preparation.
- Liaison with accreditation bodies.
Method validation
Tailored service to meet specific methodology in testing fields.
Preparation of data to be used for method validation.
Determination of appropriate statistical techniques to validate a method.
Explanation of how these techniques can be applied in practice.
Interpretation of results.
Data analysis
- Preparation of data for analysis
- Comparison of methodology
- Statistical manipulation of data
- Analysis of trends, correlation etc.
- Analysis of data by a qualified staff statistician by accepted statistical procedures.