Proficiency Testing

You can order gluten and allergen proficiency tests directly through our website. 

For other schemes, please Contact Emport. The full list of proficiency testing schemes dozens of food microbiology and food chemistry concerns, including salmonella, listeria and e.coli, as well as indicator organisms, pesticides, proximates and elements, and heavy metals.

Each set of materials will be connected to one published report. Provided that the materials are supplied in sufficient quantity, facilities may use the materials to run multiple tests. There will be room on the sample submission portal to detail these results and all will be published on the same report. 

Some proficiency testing schemes, including most surface analysis schemes, are suitable for only one set of results.

When you open the box, you will find some paperwork along with the kit components. Most importantly, you should keep track of two very important pieces of paper:

1. Instructions for Use

• This sheet will cover study number. If you are participating in a scheduled study, the date when your results will need to be submitted will be included. (Not applicable to all studies.) An express study will not have a printed date, but generally must be submitted within 45 days.
• Sample Description. Covers what is included in the kit as well as storage guidelines. In some cases, sample disposal guidelines will also be included.
• Preparation and Analysis Information. How to handle the test materials and report parameters.

2. Submission and Report Retrieval Guidelines

• This sheet has your Labcode, Password and Study Number. Keep track of this information since you will need it to submit your test findings and retrieve your pass/fail results.
• Sign in with your credentials to the PT Datalink.
• Fill in the form completely, and make sure that you click Finished Entering Results when you have completed the form.
• You will receive an email when the results are available. Please sign in with the credentials that you received with your order.
• Print and review your completed online report.

We’re always ready to assist if you have questions, or problems retrieving your information. You can also contact the lab directly with questions.

In a word: no.

While Emport LLC offers a variety of test kits that are suitable for use with many of these proficiency test schemes, you may use whichever test kits you prfer. 

A successful round of PT Testing can be completed with a wide variety of commercially available test kits. 

Test materials for allergens are shelf stable, but some tests may require special handling and/or refrigeration.

Information about storage will be packed with your testing materials. 

Proficiency tests for all categories take place four times each year. You’ll receive the test materials at the beginning of the study or — if you order mid-study — when your order is placed. Be sure to submit your results to the datalink portal before the end of the study, as late submissions are not accepted. Study results will be provided 3-4 weeks after the close of the study, or within a week of results submisison for express PT.

Contact Emport LLC for specific scheduling details.

Orders may take up to 10 days to prepare and ship. If expedited delivery service is required, please contact us to confirm availability.

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