Proficiency testing round

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009515",
  "term": "Proficiency testing round",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A complete cycle of a proficiency testing scheme, from the distribution of proficiency test items to participating laboratories to the issuance of the final report. This includes the analysis of the items by participants, submission of results, statistical evaluation of the data, and feedback on performance. A round typically occurs within a defined timeframe.",
  "synonyms": [
    "PT round"
  ],
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "participant in an interlaboratory comparison",
    "proficiency test item"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2021, 93, 997. 'Metrological and quality concepts in analytical chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)' on page 1034 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2019-0819)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/proficiency-testing-round/"
}