Proficiency tests (PT) are becoming a fundamental tool for labs to externally validate and assess the quality of their results. This article explores into the complexities of selecting the right PT and how labs can impact PT providers. Equally, it asks the question if PT providers have responsibilities beyond simply supplying test items and performance reports to laboratories.
This article is highlighting the case of IARMA (International Atomic Reference Material Agency), and offers some insights on IARMA’s Journey: IARMA establishment in 2013, IARMA’s impact in numbers and its customer-centric approach.
