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EPTIS factsheet 929749 | Last revision 2023-11-01 | URL: https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts929749 https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts929749

PT provider
PT provider IFM Quality Services Pty Ltd IFM Quality Services Pty Ltd
Based in Australia
Language(s) English
Remarks Format: Freeze-dried vial Sample Count: 2 samples per round (Sample A and B). Samples are are dispatched as 2 sets of 4 samples (2 rounds). Each sample is reconstituted to obtain 800 mL in the appropriate test month. IFM PTP code: 24EW-01 collects test months June and September 24EW-02 collects test months December and March Available tests: Count (cfu/mL): Plate count 21°C, Plate count 37°C Count (cfu/100mL): Coliforms, Enterococcus spp, E. coli, Ps. aeruginosa, Yeast, Mould, Thermotolerant (faecal) Coliforms See the IFM Perpetual Schedule for more information: https://proficiency.ifmqs.com.au/dropbox/information/PT_Microbiology_Perpetual_Schedule.xlsx Laboratories may request multiple result submissions at no additional cost. This will ensure that all analysts and methods can be compared, giving a laboratory-wide picture of proficiency. If required, additional sample sets are available for order at a low per sample price (in support of no cost multiple result submissions).
Keywords
Product groups Water
Testing fields Microbiology
Technical details
Test item Tested property Testing method
WATER SAMPLE Plate count 21°C All methods
Plate count 37°C All methods
Coliform count All methods
Enterococcus species count All methods
E. Coli count All methods
Pseudomonas aeruginosa count All methods
Thermotolerant (faecal) Coliform count All methods
Mould count All methods
Yeast count All methods
Aims of the PT scheme
Target group of participants Laboratories that routinely test environmental water samples
Linked to specific legislation / standards
Additional, subsidiary aims validation of testing methods
Number of participants 30 +
Accredited or otherwise reviewed by a 3rd party

Accredited by A2LA on the basis of ISO/IEC 17043:2010

No

Operation is commissioned / requested by No
Fees and frequency
Participation fee AUD$510 per round (plus shipping)
Regularly operated Yes (4 rounds per year)
Year of first operation 2014
Contact details of the PT provider
Provider Contact person
IFM Quality Services Pty Ltd
P.O.Box 877, Unit 4/58 Stennett Road
2565 Ingleburn NSW
Australia

Phone: +61 2 9618 3311
Fax: n/a
Web: http://www.ifmqs.com.au http://www.ifmqs.com.au
IFM Team
Phone: +61 2 9618 3311
Fax:
Email: Support@ifmqs.com.au Support@ifmqs.com.au
If you find any mistakes please contact the responsible EPTIS coordinator in Australia, Ms Luminita Antin. Ms Luminita Antin.
Any questions or problems? Please contact us at eptis@bam.de.
Application version: 1.23-SNAPSHOT.20230502124635-7925ae379a631fc1ececff45d2921c8db38877d5