Ring test

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013510",
  "term": "Ring test",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An interlaboratory study in which several laboratories analyze identical samples to assess the performance of an analytical method or the proficiency of the participating laboratories. The results are compared to a reference value or to each other to determine accuracy and precision. This type of test is often used for method validation or laboratory accreditation.",
  "synonyms": [
    "round-robin test"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 939 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/ring-test/"
}