This procedure helps to provide NWQL's customers with the best possible data quality as well as fast turnaround time. This program, an integral part of the unit's data-review process for the past 4 years, enables analysts to use a personal computer to review their data and reanalyze questionable results within 24 hours of initial analysis. If a comparison or error analysis fails, the program identifies the analyses involved. The analyst then reanalyzes either part of or the whole batch of samples. Using the bench-level data review has increased the data quality and productivity for these analyses.
Analysts quickly spot and correct analytical or bottle problems that the program identifies.
With holding times of 8 days and disposal set at 30 days after log-in, the time saved in initial processing gives customers more time to review data before samples are discarded.