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T H E W O R L D ’ S C H O I C E F O R P R O F I C I E N C Y T E S T I N G .

AMERICAN PROFICIENCY INSTITUTE

ABOUT AMERICAN PROFICIENCY INSTITUTE

• American Proficiency Institute (API) began in 1990 providing Proficiency Testing (PT) to clinical laboratories

• Serves over 17,000 customers with clinical PT

• Introduced a PT program for food laboratories in 1999

• Provides food chemistry and food microbiology PT

• Today, API provides food PT to over 600 customers worldwide

• API PT is performed in over 40 countries

• ISO/IEC 17043:2010 Accreditation by A2LA

Traverse City, MI

WHERE IS API?

WHAT IS PT? HOW DOES IT WORK?

• PT is external quality control to measure accuracy

• Samples are sent to subscribers on a predetermined schedule

• Participants prepare samples according to provided instructions

• Participants test samples according to the protocol used in their lab

• Results are submitted to API using paper result forms or online using our Paperless Proficiency Testing feature

• PT is graded and evaluations are sent to all participants

CHEMISTRY A S H , FAT, M O I S T U R E , P R O T E I N A N D S A LT A C C R E D I T E D T O I S O

1 7 0 4 3

CEREAL CHEMISTRY INCLUDES

• 150 g of dry cereal which may be tested for the following: Ash Protein Calcium Riboflavin Copper Salt Dietary Fiber Sodium Fat (Total) Sugars Folic Acid Thiamin Iron Vitamin A Magnesium Vitamin B6 Moisture Vitamin B12 Niacin Vitamin C Phosphorus Vitamin D Potassium Zinc

Catalog #750

MEAT CHEMISTRY INCLUDES

• 150 g of meat paste which may be tested for the following:

Ash Moisture

Calcium Potassium

Cholesterol Protein

Fat (total, sat., trans.) Salt

Iron Sodium

Magnesium

Catalog #751

DAIRY CHEMISTRY INCLUDES

• 150 g of a dairy product which may be tested for the following:

Ash Moisture

Calcium Potassium

Cholesterol Protein

Dietary Fiber Salt

Fat (total, sat., trans) Sodium

Iron Sugars

Magnesium Vitamin A

Catalog #752

API’S CHEMISTRY PROGRAM

• Contents of Chemistry Kits • 150 g. of specified sample –

Cereal, Dairy, or Meat

• Instructions for sample handling and preparation

• Result Forms

MICROBIOLOGY

A C C R E D I T E D TO I S O 1 7 0 4 3

COMPREHENSIVE PACKAGE

Quantitative

Aerobic Plate Count

Bacillus cereus

Coliforms

E. coli

Enterobacteriaceae

Mold

Staphylococcus aureus – (quantitative or qualitative)

Yeast

Qualitative

E. coli O157:H7

Listeria sp. and ID – (may also

be reported quantitatively)

Salmonella sp.

Catalog #702/703

QUANTITATIVE PACKAGE

Aerobic Plate Count

Bacillus cereus

Coliforms

E. coli

Enterobacteriaceae

Mold

Staphylococcus aureus (quantitative or qualitative)

Yeast

Catalog #706/707

QUALITATIVE PACKAGE

E. coli O157:H7

Listeria sp. and ID (may also be reported quantitatively)

Salmonella sp.

Catalog #740/742

PATHOGEN FREE PACKAGE

Quantitative tests for:

Aerobic Plate Count

Coliforms

E. coli

Enterobacteriaceae

Mold

Yeast

Catalog #730/731

HACCP PACKAGE

Quantitative tests for:

Aerobic Plate Count

Coliforms

E. coli

Catalog #723

ADDITIONAL MICROBIOLOGY PACKAGES

Clostridium - Quantitative test for Clostridium sp.

Catalog #724/717

Lactic Acid Bacteria - Quantitative test for lactic acid bacteria

Catalog #720/735

Campylobacter – Qualitative test of Campylobacter sp. and ID

Catalog #715

Listeria – Qualitative or quantitative test for Listeria sp. and ID

Catalog #766/768

Salmonella – Qualitative test for Salmonella sp.

Catalog #760/762

Add-on Programs are available for all Microbiology programs and can be purchased at a reduced cost

API’S MICROBIOLOGY PROGRAM

• Contents of Microbiology Kits • Glass vial containing

lyophilized organism

• Hydration/dilution fluid

• Matrix – Non-Fat Dry Milk or Dehydrated Beef

• Instructions for sample handling and preparation

• Result Forms

MICROBIOLOGY PACKAGE EXAMPLES

API PROGRAM NEWS

The USDA issued a mandate that beginning June 4, 2012, all laboratories are required to test for the “Big 6” E.coli non-O157:H7 STECs. API has implemented an educational series for the Big 6 and will offer this program in 2013.

API is always expanding and improving programs to fit your needs. Contact us if you are interested in any organisms not

listed in our catalog.

RESULT FORMS

All result forms include the following:

• Laboratory specific information

• Detailed instructions for sample handling and reporting

• Postmark and online due date

• Online reporting information

Results may be submitted to API using:

• Paper forms (mail, fax, or email)

• API’s Paperless Proficiency Testing on our website at www.foodpt.com

RESULT FORM COVER SHEET EXAMPLE

Test Event Information

Due Date

Laboratory Information

General Instructions

CHEMISTRY RESULT FORM

EXAMPLES

MICROBIOLOGY RESULT

FORM EXAMPLES

SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS

ONLINE REPORTING

• Submit, review and print results using www.foodpt.com

GRADING

Qualitative Statistics

• Consensus based on the values reported by participants and also compared to the known or reference values established by the sample manufacturer

Qualitative Grading

• Consensus result is typically either “present” or “absent”, based on participant responses

• Participant result is compared to consensus result

• Result is determined to be Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory

GRADING

Quantitative Statistics

• Based on the recommended method of analysis in ISO/IEC 17043:2010, ISO 13528:2005, and reference documents

• Robust statistical techniques used to identify extreme results and outliers

• Calculation of a consensus value for grading, usually a mean

Quantitative Grading

• Consensus value used for calculation of each laboratory’s z score:

z score = your result – comparison group mean

comparison group standard deviation

• Performance is based on z scores according to the following scheme:

z score ≤ 2.0 = Satisfactory

2.0 < z score < 3.0 = Questionable

z score ≥ 3.0 = Unsatisfactory

EVALUATION REPORTS

Performance Summary -summary of a laboratory’s performance over a period of time up to three test events

EVALUATION REPORTS

Comparative Evaluation- the result reported by the participant, the test method used, the consensus result, z-score, and the lab’s performance

PARTICIPANT DATA SUMMARY

CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION

MANAGEMENT REPORTS

API can submit copies of reports to:

• Agencies • USDA

• US-FDA

• A2LA

• Any other accreditation body

• Quality Assurance Manager

• Supervisor

• Laboratory Director

API ONLINE

• Laboratories can submit, review and print their results

• Accrediting agencies and managers can access reports

• Package tracking information sent via email

• Email reminder for result due dates

• Email notification when evaluations are available

• View complete catalog

• Detailed calendar for important PT dates

• Contact us link

WEBSITE FEATURE

• Locate a Distributor • Select a Country • Distributor contact information is listed

ACCREDITATION CERTIFICATE

ACCREDITATION SCOPE

SERVING OVER 40 COUNTRIES AND GROWING

Australia Costa Rica

Austria Croatia

Bahamas Ecuador

Barbados England

Belgium France

Bosnia-Herzegovina Germany

Botswana Guatemala

Canada Honduras

Chile Hong Kong

China Hungary

Colombia Indonesia

Ireland Russia

Israel Serbia

Malaysia Singapore

Mexico Slovakia

Netherlands South America

New Zealand Taiwan

Nicaragua Turkey

Panama United States

Philippines *Guam

Poland *Puerto Rico

Romania *Virgin Islands

*Indicates US Territory

API ADVANTAGE OVER FEPAS – SINGLE TEST EVENT

FEPAS

$185.00

$185.00

$185.00

$185.00

$185.00

$185.00

$185.00

$1,295.00

API – Quantitative Package

Included

Included

Included

Included

Included

Included

Included

$433.00

Aerobic Plate Count

Bacillus cereus

Coliforms

E. coli

Enterobacteriaceae

Staph. aureus

Yeast and Mold

Total

Analyte

DISTRIBUTORSHIPS AND PLACING AN ORDER

• Contracts for distributorship are available

• Finalized pricing and shipment arrangements can be made by contacting Christina Dickinson at CDickinson@api-pt.com

THE FUTURE OF FOOD SAFETY

• Advancements

• GFSI Initiative

• “Lab on a Chip”

• Rapid molecular analysis

• Enumeration techniques

• Government Proposals

• Food safety working group

• Increase food inspectors

• FSIS Guidelines

• FSMA • USA

• International

WHY CHOOSE API?

• Accreditation

• Stable Samples

• Meaningful Evaluations

• Management Reports

• Outstanding Technical and Customer Support

• Confidentiality

• Free Educational Samples

• Online Services

• Cost Savings

CONTACT INFORMATION

Customer Service

Christina Dickinson

CDickinson@api-pt.com

1-231-941-5887,ext. 3003

Fax: 1-877-779-5984

Technical Support

Christopher Snabes

CSnabes@api-pt.com

1-231-941-5887, ext. 3026

Fax: 1-877-772-8521