CI |
See narrative |
SN |
See narrative and/or special notes. |
WP |
Spike amount added < 30% of base concentration |
HS |
Spike analyte recovery is outside stated control limits |
RQ |
Spike recovery not calculated due to high conc. of analyte. |
HX |
Spike recovery out of limits, but QC batch considered in control |
DR |
Spiked amount less than five times background level |
RY |
Standard Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits. |
HV |
Standard preparation factor adjusted, or aliquot diluted |
RT |
Sterile Water |
WT |
Strongly aged gasoline or diesel range compounds are significant. |
AZ |
Surr. recovery outside of acceptance limits due to matrix interf. |
EW |
Surr. recovery outside of acceptance limits, spike recov. accept. |
RV |
Surr. recovery outside of control limits due to required dilution |
OB |
Surrogate and QC reported in ug/L. |
CU |
Surrogate concentration diluted to not detectable during analysis |
IE |
Surrogate not added to this sample |
OX |
Surrogate recorvery high due to matrix effects-refer to 2nd surr |
HY |
Surrogate recov. unquantifiable; coeluting organics in sample |
LH |
Surrogate recovery above the acceptance limits. |
LG |
Surrogate recovery below the acceptance limits. |
GN |
Surrogate recovery is outside of control limits |
BM |
Sustains ignition |
HI |
SW3611B clean-up method performed |
SB |
SW3620 clean-up method performed |
HF |
SW3630B clean-up method performed |
PY |
SW3630C clean-up method performed |
SC |
SW3640 clean-up method performed |
HW |
SW3660B clean-up method performed |
SA |
SW3665 clean-up method performed |
WN |
Target analyte was detected in the method blank at or above the reporting limit. |
IT |
Temperature during TCLP extraction exceeded SW1311 range |
WM |
Tentatively identified compound concentration is estimated and based on closest internal standard. |
IY |
The analyte concentration is derived from a single calibration pt |
IK |
The average % difference for all analytes met method criteria |
PG |
The CC standard was outside of the acceptance criteria |
WI |
The CCV for these samples was within acceptance limits. |
XO |
The compound co-eluted with other compounds |
XP |
The compound co-eluted with PCB-156 |
XR |
The concentration is less than 5% of the sample result, which is neglible according to the method |
XQ |
The concentration of the analyte is an estimated value above the calibration range of the instrument |
DI |
The estimated TIC conc. is < the standard method reporting limit |
RI |
The method blank contains the analyte at a reportable level |
WR |
The positive result is an atypical pattern for analysis. |
DZ |
The positive result is an atypical pattern for diesel analysis |
EA |
The positive result is an atypical pattern for gasoline analysis |
TF |
The quantitation limit has been raised due to exhibited elevated noise or matrix interference. |
NG |
The reported result is a negative value |
RH |
The reporting limit is elevated due to high analyte levels. |
PB |
The sample flash point is greater than 60 C (140 F) |
TH |
The sample minimum detectable concentration (MDC) is greater than the requested reporting limit (RL) |
ER |
Thiocyanate not analyzed separately, free CN+SCN below RL free C |
MG |
This analyte is a suspected lab contaminant |
WG |
This batch does not include a LCS for this parameter. |
UR |
This batch does not include a matrix spike for this parameter. |
QX |
This test was perfornmed in the field, not in the laboratory. |
DJ |
TIC identification based on mass fragmentation pattern only |
DK |
TIC identification based on RT and mass fragmentation pattern |
FJ |
Total DPE contribution to the total PCDF value > 10% |
XC |
Total Threshold Limit Concentration (TTLC) |
TC |
Total Weight Percent Adjusted |
DE |
Toxic interferences suspected |
TJ |
Tracer exceeds control limit due to very low tracer value. |
QT |
TUa = 0.0 |
AD |
Typical pattern for diesel |
AO |
Typical pattern for gasoline |
QB |
Unidentified hydrocarbons C9-C16 |
WU |
Unidentified peak(s) present. |
AE |
Unknown hydrocarbon with a single peak |
AN |
Unknown hydrocarbon with several peaks |
LU |
Unquant. hydrocarbons in sample, outside reported carbon range. |
VSG |
Val. Qual.: A silica gel cleanup procedure was performed |
VCQ |
Val. Qual.: Analyte conc. >10x blank conc. |
VCR |
Val. Qual.: Analyte conc. >5x blank conc. |
VCP |
Val. Qual.: Analyte conc. detectable, but <10x blank conc. |
VCO |
Val. Qual.: Analyte conc. detectable, but <5x blank conc. |
VRB |
Val. Qual.: Analyte detected in assoc. equipment rinsate blank |
VFB |
Val. Qual.: Analyte detected in associated field blank |
VFLB |
Val. Qual.: Analyte detected in associated filter blank |
VMB |
Val. Qual.: Analyte detected in associated method blank |
VTB |
Val. Qual.: Analyte detected in associated trip blank sample |
VB |
Val. Qual.: Analyte present in the blank and the sample |
VC |
Val. Qual.: Calibration nonconformances |
VU |
Val. Qual.: Compound analyzed for but not detected |
VF |
Val. Qual.: Compound is common field contaminant |
VL |
Val. Qual.: Compound is common lab contaminant |
VDT |
Val. Qual.: Diss. metal result > total, beyond stnd. meth. var. |
VJ |
Val. Qual.: Estimated value |
VFD |
Val. Qual.: Field duplicate RPD outside of established limits |
VH |
Val. Qual.: Holding Time exceedence |
VN |
Val. Qual.: Identification of compound is tentative |
VYA |
Val. Qual.: Independently validated - subject to revision |
VCD |
Val. Qual.: Lab Control Sample dup. RPD outside of estab. limits |
VLH |
Val. Qual.: Lab control sample recoveries above estab. limits |
VLL |
Val. Qual.: Lab control sample recoveries below estab. limits |
VMS |
Val. Qual.: Lboratory did not achieve required method sensitity. |
VMD |
Val. Qual.: Matrix Spike dup. RPD outside of established limits |
VMH |
Val. Qual.: Matrix spike recoveries above established limits |
VML |
Val. Qual.: Matrix spike recoveries below established limits |
VUJ |
Val. Qual.: MDL and EQL may be biased low |