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Quality Assurance

Quality Assurance

ISO/IEC 17025

The laboratory is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 for the specific tests listed on A2LA Certificate Number 2694.01: A2LA Accreditation Certificate

Measurement Uncertainties:

  • Amprolium: 6%
  • Chlorinated Acid Herbicide Group: 35%
  • Decoquinate: 20%
  • Dicamba (0.020ppm RL): 27%
  • Glufosinate: 37%
  • Glyphosate: 20%
  • Imidazolinone Group: 36%
  • Lasalocid sodium: 8%
  • Monensin sodium: 8%
  • Moisture in forages: 2%
  • Moisture in animal feed and dry pet food: 3%
  • Moisture in wet pet food: 1%
  • Nitrogen (total) in fertilizers: 4%
  • Protein: 4%
  • Vitamin A: 38%

Certification

The laboratory is certified in forage analysis by NFTA.


Proficiency Testing

The laboratory participates in the following proficiency testing programs every year:

  • National Forage Testing Association (NFTA)
  • Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO)
  • Magruder (Fertilizer)
  • EPA Pesticide Residue Check Sample Program
  • Food Analysis Proficiency Assessment Scheme (FAPAS)
  • Bureau Interprofessionnel d’Etudes Analytiques (BIPEA)
  • University of Kentucky Hemp Proficiency Testing Program

For more information, refer to the A2LA website and the National Forage Testing Association website.  

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Montana Rules & Code: Analytical Lab Services

MCA 80-1-104: Analytical Laboratory Services

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