RB/T 208-2016 in English
VALIDInternal quality control of chemical laboratory―Comparison test
- Issued on:2016-12-01
- Implemented on:2017-06-01
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Introduction
Standard Background and Significance
RB/T 208-2016 is a professional standard for internal quality control of chemical laboratories, issued by the National Certification and Accreditation Administration, filling the gap in systematic quality control methods in the field of chemical testing in my country. This standard is based on the requirements of the GB/T 27025 and GB/T 19000 series of standards, and has formulated operational specifications for key quality control links in daily laboratory testing activities.
Core content analysis
Comparison test type matrix
| Comparison type | Applicable scenarios | Evaluation indicators | Critical control points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personnel comparison | New staff training, subjective judgment items | t-test/allowable difference | Degree of operation standardization |
| Method comparison | New method verification, multi-standard items | Uncertainty synthesis | Method equivalence verification |
| Instrument comparison | Equipment acceptance, critical value detection | En value determination | Equipment calibration status |
Key points of technical implementation
Sample management specifications
Article 5.3 of the standard clearly requires that the comparison samples must meet the following requirements: homogeneity verification (RSD≤5%), stability monitoring (shelf life verification) and traceability (unique identification). Taking pesticide residue detection as an example, positive samples should pass:
- Matrix matching test
- -20℃ storage stability verification
- Packaging process uniformity test
Statistical evaluation method
The standard innovatively proposes a two-stage evaluation method: first verify the precision through the F test (α=0.05), and then use the t test to evaluate the accuracy. When n>6, the combined standard deviation is calculated as follows:
sp = √[((n1-1)s12 + (n2-1)s22)/(n1+n2-2)]
Implementation Suggestions
Annual Plan Preparation
- Covering key test items (accounting for more than 20% of the total)
- Including different levels of personnel (new employees/senior personnel)
- Setting gradient concentration samples (blank/critical value/positive)
Responses to Common Problems
When unsatisfactory results occur, the four-step troubleshooting method should be implemented: original record review → environmental condition verification → standard material verification → method deviation analysis. For example, a laboratory had a deviation in the heavy metal detection comparison, and it was finally confirmed that it was caused by the contamination of the cone of the inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer.

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