AMERICAN PROFICIENCY INSTITUTE T H E WO 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 .
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
WHERE IS API? Traverse City, MI
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 ASH, FAT, MOISTURE, PROTEIN AND SALT ACCREDITED TO ISO 17043
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 ACCREDITED TO ISO 17043
COMPREHENSIVE PACKAGE Quantitative Qualitative Aerobic Plate Count E. coli O157:H7 Bacillus cereus Listeria sp. and ID – (may also be reported quantitatively) Coliforms Salmonella sp. E. coli Enterobacteriaceae Mold Staphylococcus aureus – (quantitative or qualitative) Yeast 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 Listeria – Qualitative or test for Clostridium sp. quantitative test for Listeria Catalog #724/717 sp. and ID Catalog #766/768 Salmonella – Qualitative test Lactic Acid Bacteria - for Salmonella sp. Quantitative test for lactic Catalog #760/762 acid bacteria Catalog #720/735 Add-on Programs are Campylobacter – Qualitative available for all Microbiology test of Campylobacter sp. programs and can be and ID purchased at a reduced cost Catalog #715
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 Laboratory Information Due Date 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 Qualitative Grading • Consensus result is typically • Consensus based on the either “present” or values reported by “absent”, based on participants and also participant responses compared to the known or • Participant result is reference values established compared to consensus by the sample manufacturer result • Result is determined to be Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory
GRADING Quantitative Statistics Quantitative Grading • Based on the recommended • Consensus value used for method of analysis in ISO/IEC calculation of each 17043:2010, ISO 13528:2005, laboratory’s z score: and reference documents z score = your result – comparison group mean comparison group standard deviation • Robust statistical techniques • Performance is based on z used to identify extreme scores according to the results and outliers following scheme: • Calculation of a consensus z score ≤ 2.0 = Satisfactory value for grading, usually a 2.0 < z score < 3.0 = Questionable mean 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 Ireland Russia Austria Croatia Israel Serbia Bahamas Ecuador Malaysia Singapore Barbados England Mexico Slovakia Belgium France Netherlands South America Bosnia-Herzegovina Germany New Zealand Taiwan Botswana Guatemala Nicaragua Turkey Canada Honduras Panama United States Chile Hong Kong Philippines *Guam China Hungary Poland *Puerto Rico Colombia Indonesia Romania *Virgin Islands *Indicates US Territory
API ADVANTAGE OVER FEPAS – SINGLE TEST EVENT API – Quantitative Analyte FEPAS Package Aerobic Plate Count $185.00 Included Bacillus cereus $185.00 Included Coliforms $185.00 Included E. coli $185.00 Included Enterobacteriaceae $185.00 Included Staph. aureus $185.00 Included Yeast and Mold $185.00 Included Total $1,295.00 $433.00
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 • Government Proposals • GFSI Initiative • Food safety working group • “Lab on a Chip” • Increase food inspectors • Rapid molecular analysis • FSIS Guidelines • Enumeration techniques • 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 Technical Support Christina Dickinson Christopher Snabes CDickinson@api-pt.com CSnabes@api-pt.com 1-231-941-5887,ext. 3003 1-231-941-5887, ext. 3026 Fax: 1-877-779-5984 Fax: 1-877-772-8521
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