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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
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 [email protected]
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
1-231-941-5887,ext. 3003
Fax: 1-877-779-5984
Technical Support
Christopher Snabes
1-231-941-5887, ext. 3026
Fax: 1-877-772-8521
