| Code |
Description |
| C12d |
VOC_C12d |
| DR12a |
ORGANIC_ODRO12a |
| DR3b |
ORGANIC_ODRO3b |
| DR9a |
ORGANIC_ODRO9a |
| G_LIA |
The sample was lost in analysis. Results are not available for this sample |
| G_MDA |
The limit type (e.g. MDA, MDC, or DLC) was not reported by the analytical laboratory; the reported limit value has been saved in the MDA field |
| G_NQ |
No data qualifier flag has been applied to this sample result |
| G_TPU |
Result less than or equal to 3 * 1-sigma TPU, therefore not detected (U) |
| G165b |
GAMMA_GR165b |
| G165c |
GAMMA_GR165c |
| G16b |
GAMMA_G16b |
| G16c |
GAMMA_G16c |
| G3TPU |
The sample result is less than or equal to three times the 1-sigma total propagated uncertainty |
| G9a |
GAMMA_G9a |
| G9ra |
GAMMA_G9ra |
| GADM1 |
GAMMA_GADMIN1 |
| GCZ |
CST put zeros in the TPU field to indicate non-detects, therefore not detected (U) |
| GI16b |
GAMMA_GI16b |
| GI16c |
GAMMA_GI16c |
| GI16d |
GAMMA_GI16d |
| GI4 |
GAMMA_GI4 |
| GI5 |
GAMMA_GI5 |
| GIQ |
GIQ |
| GIR16 |
GAMMA_GIR16c |
| GJCST |
Chemical Sciences and Technology validators assigned a J qualifier to this sample result. The hardcopy validation report should be reviewed to determine the reason for applying the J qualifier |
| GJLAB |
GJLAB_GAMMA |
| GLCS |
The percent recovery from the laboratory control sample for this analyte was less than 10% |
| GNONE |
A reason code is not available in the database for the data qualifier(s) applied to this sample result |
| GNPO |
The reported result should be regarded as rejected because no peak was observed for this radionuclide in the gamma spectrum |
| GNQ |
The reported result should regarded as rejected because the the gamma spectrum peak was not quantitated |
| GR1 |
The tracer yield information is missing. Data may not be acceptable for use |
| GR10 |
GAMMA_GR10 |
| GR10a |
GAMMA_GR10a |
| GR11 |
GAMMA_GR11 |
| GR15b |
GAMMA_GR15b |
| GR15c |
GAMMA_GR15c |
| GR16 |
GAMMA_GR16 |
| GR165 |
GAMMA_GR165b |
| GR166 |
GAMMA_GR166 |
| GR16a |
GAMMA_GR16a |
| GR16b |
GAMMA_GR16b |
| GR16c |
GAMMA_GR16c |
| GR16d |
GAMMA_GR16d |
| GR16g |
GAMMA_GR16g |
| GR17c |
GAMMA_GR17c |
| GR19 |
The validator identified quality deficiencies in the reported data that require qualification |
| GR1a |
The tracer %R value is less than 10% |
| GR1c |
The MDC for the affected analytes are qualified as estimated because the associated tracer recovery was less than 30% but greater than 10% and the result is a non-detect |
| GR1d |
The results for the affected analytes are qualified as estimated and biased high because the associated tracer yield was greater than 105% |
| GR3 |
The matrix spike information is missing. Data may not be acceptable for use |
| GR3a |
ORGANIC_OGRO3a |
| GR3b |
ORGANIC_OGRO3b |
| GR3c |
ORGANIC_OGRO3c |
| GR3d |
ORGANIC_OGRO3d |
| GR3e |
The results for the affected analytes are qualified as estimated and biased low because the associate matrix spike recovery was less than the LAL but greater than 10%, and the results are non-detect |
| GR4 |
GAMMA_GR4 |
| GR4a |
The results for the affected analytes should be regarded as not-detected (U) because the associated sample concentration is less than or equal to 5x the associated sample concentration |
| GR5 |
GAMMA_GR5 |
| GR54 |
GAMMA_GR54 |
| GR5a |
The MDC and/or TPU documentation is missing. Data may not be acceptable for use |
| GR5b |
GR5b |
| GR6 |
GAMMA_GR6 |
| GR6a |
GR6a |
| GR6b |
The results for the affected analytes should be regarded as rejected because the LCS %R was less than 10% |
| GR6c |
The results for the affected analytes are qualified as estimated and biased low because the associated LCS was less than the LAL but greater than 10%, and the results are detected |
| GR6d |
The results for the affected analytes are qualified as estimated and biased low because the associated LCS was less than the LAL but greater than 10%, and the results are non-detect |
| GR6e |
GR6e |
| GR7 |
GAMMA_GR7 |
| GR7a |
The results for the affected analytes are qualified as estimated because the associated duplicate results were prepared separately from the original analysis |
| GR7b |
GAMMA_GR7b |
| GR7c |
The affected analytes are qualified as as rejected because the RER was greater than 4 |
| GR8 |
GAMMA_GR8 |
| GR9 |
GAMMA_GR9 |
| GR9a |
GAMMA_GR9a |
| GR9b |
GAMMA_GR9b |
| GRA |
GAMMA_GRA |
| GRLAB |
R Lab Gamma |
| GRNA |
GAMMA_GRNA |
| GRR16 |
GAMMA_GRR16c |
| GRR1b |
GAMMA_GRR1b |
| GRR6c |
GAMMA_GRR16c |
| GSI |
The reported result for this radionuclide should be regarded as rejected (R) due to spectral interference in the gamma spectrum |
| GTI |
The reported result should be regarded as rejected because the radionuclide identification based on the gamma spectrum is tentative |
| GUJC |
This analyte should be regarded as not detected because the analytical laboratory assigned a U lab qualifier. Chemical Sciences and Technology validators assigned the J qualifier. The hardcopy validation report should be reviewed to determine the reason for applying the J qualifier |
| GULAB |
This analyte should be regarded as not detected because the analytical laboratory assigned a U lab qualifier |
| GUP_R |
Gamma:Units and matrix inconsistent |
| GZR |
The result for this radionuclide was reported as zero (0); therefore this analyte should be regarded as not detected |
| GZUNC |
Chemical Sciences and Technology division reported this result with an uncertainty value of zero(0), indicating that this analyte should be regarded as not detected |
| H10 |
The affected analytes are considered suspect because the sample was diluted without any target analytes identified due to matrix interference |
| H11 |
The required retention time information is missing. Data may not be acceptable for use |
| H11a |
The affected analytes should be regarded as rejected because the associated retention times have shifted by more than 0.05 minutes from the initial calibration |
| H12 |
Required LCS data are missing. The LCS analyte recoveries could not be evaluated. Data may not be acceptable for use |
| H12a |
H12a |
| H12b |
HEXP_H12b |
| H12c |
HEXP_H12c |
| H12d |
HEXP_H12d |
| H14a |
Insufficient sample volume was received for a matrix spike and/or a matrix spike duplicate analysis |
| H14b |
The matrix spike and/or the matrix spike duplicate analyses were not performed on a sample associated with a LANL request number |
| H14c |
The matrix spike and/or the matrix spike duplicate were analyzed on a sample associated with a different LANL request number but no summary was included |
| H15 |
Because the sample was damaged, lost, or of insufficient quantity, the laboratory was unable to analyze it |
| H16 |
Required calibration information is missing or samples were analyzed on an expired calibration. Data may not be acceptable for use |
| H19 |
The validator identified quality deficiencies in the reported data that require qualification |
| H3 |
The surrogate percent recovery is greater than the UAL, which indicates the potential for a high bias in the results and the potential for false positive results |
| H3a |
The surrogate percent recovery is less than the LAL but greater than 10%R, which indicates the potential for a low bias in the detected results |
| H3b |
The surrogate is less than 10%R, which indicates the potential for a severely low bias in the results |
| H3c |
The reporting limit is approximated for nondetects because a surrogate percent recovery is lower than the LAL but greater than or equal to 10%R, which indicates an increased potential for false negative results |
| H3d |
The surrogate recovery is less than 10% and the result is a nondetect, which indicates significant potential for false negative results |
| H3e |
At least one surrogate percent recovery exceeds its upper UAL and at least one surrogate is less than its LAL, which indicates a greater than normal degree of uncertainty in the data |
| H3f |
At least one surrogate is less than 10%R and the sample result is a detect, which indicates the potential for a severely low bias in the results |
| H3g |
Required surrogate information is missing. Data may not be acceptable for use |
| H4 |
The sample result is greater than the EQL and less than five times the concentration of the related analyte in the blank, which indicates that the reported detection is considered indistinguishable from blank contamination |
| H4a |
The affected analytes are considered estimated and biased high because this analyte was identified in the method blank but was greater than 5x |
| H4b |
Required method blank information is missing. Data may not be acceptable for use |
| H5 |
The sample result is less than the EQL and less than five times the concentration of the analyte in the method blank, which indicates the reported detection is considered indistinguishable from contamination in the blank |
| H5a |
Method-blank data is missing, or method blank was not analyzed. Data may not be acceptable for use |
| H6 |
The recovery of the LCS analyte is greater than the UAL, which indicates the potential for high bias in the results and for false positive results |
| H6a |
HEXP_H6a |
| H6b |
The of the LCS analyte percent recovery is less than the LAL and greater than or equal to 10%R, which indicates (1) the reporting limit is approximate and probably biased low for nondetected results, and (2) that detected results likely are biased low |
| H6c |
H6c |
| H6d |
The result is a nondetect and the %R value of surrogates or the analyte in the LCS is less than 10%R, which indicates a greatly increased potential for false negative results |
| H7 |
The affected results were not analyzed with a valid 5 point calibration curve and/or a standard at the reporting limit |
| H7a |
HEXP_H7a |
| H7c |
The affected analytes should be regarded as estimated and/or rejected because the associated analyte did not have a standard at the reporting limit |
| H8 |
HEXP_H8 |
| H8a |
The required confirmation column analysis data is missing. Data may not be acceptable for use |
| H9 |
The holding time is exceeded. The data user should conduct a technical evaluation of the data of interest with respect to the effects of exceeding the holding time. Factors to consider include how long the holding time was exceeded, sample preservation, sample storage practices, use of the data, levels of contamination found in the sample, and the physical, chemical, and biological stability of the target analytes in the sample matrix |
| H9a |
H9a |
| H9b |
HEXP_H9b |
| Hba |
HEXP_Hba |
| HEQLM |
The result should be regarded as estimated (J) because the result was less than the EQL, but greater than the MDL |
| HERB |
ORGANIC_HERB3A |
| HERB1 |
ORGANIC_HERB12A |
| HERB3 |
ORGANIC_HERB3 |
| HERB4 |
ORGANIC_HERB4 |
| HERB8 |
ORGANIC_HERB8 |
| HERB9 |
ORGANIC_HERB9 |
| HHOLD |
The result should regarded as rejected (R) because the holding time was exceeded by more than 2 times |
| HJCST |
CST assigned the J qualifier, need hard-copy to determine CST's reason |
| HNONE |
No reason for historic HEXP data |
| HNQ |
HNQ |
| HQCBL |
The J or R qualifier should not be accepted because the qualifier was assigned by CST based on a non-certified standard. The J or R qualifier should be ignored |
| HR12a |
ORGANIC_HERB12A |
| HR12b |
ORGANIC_HERB12B |
| HR12c |
ORGANIC_HERB12C |
| HR12d |
ORGANIC_HERB12D |
| HR3a |
ORGANIC_HERB3A |
| HR3b |
ORGANIC_HERB3D |
| HR3d |
ORGANIC_HERB3D |
| HR9 |
ORGANIC_HERB9 |
| HRLAB |
R Lab HEXP |
| HSM |
HEXP_SPECTRAL MATCH |
| HUJCS |
This analyte should be regarded as not detected because the laboratory assigned a U lab qualifier. CST assigned the J qualifier, need hard-copy to determine CST's reason |
| HUJL |
HUJL |
| HUJLA |
HUJL_HEXP |
| HULAB |
This analyte should be regarded as not detected because the laboratory assigned a U lab qualifier |
| HWQ1 |
Relative percent difference of the MS/MSD is greater than the acceptance criteria |
| HWQ10 |
Calibration Verification %D exceeded 60% |
| HWQ2 |
The spike percent recovery value is greater than or equal to the upper acceptance limit and the result is a detect, which indicates a potential high bias in the sample results |
| HWQ3 |
The spike percent recovery value is greater than 10% and less than the lower acceptance limit, which indicates a potential low bias in the results |
| HWQ4 |
The spike percent recovery value is less than 10% which increases the potential for false negatives being reported. This could be caused by analytical interferences |
| HWQ5 |
Non-specified quality control failure - see validation report |
| HWQ6 |
The sample was improperly preserved |
| HWQ7 |
Calibration % RSD was greater than the acceptance criteria but less than 60% |
| HWQ8 |
Calibration % RSD was greater than 60% |
| HWQ9 |
Calibration verification %D exceeded acceptance criteria but was less than 60% |
| I |
INORGANIC_I |
| I1 |
The sample result was reported as detected between the IDL and the EDL. Reported result may be less precise than results which are reported as being above the EDL |
| I10 |
The duplicate sample RPD is greater than the advisory limit and the sample result is a detect. Manual review is suggested to determine the source of the difference between analyses |
| I10a |
The duplicate sample RPD is greater than the advisory limit and the sample result is a nondetect. Manual review is suggested to determine the source of the difference between analyses |
| I10b |
The affected analytes should be regarded as estimated because the duplicate results were not analyzed on a LANL sample |
| I10c |
The affected analytes should be regarded as estimated because the duplicate results exceeded the RPD requirements |
| I10d |
The affected analytes should be regarded as estimated because the duplicate results were greater than 2x the RL and the RPD was greater than 20 for water and 35 for soils |
| I110 |
INORGANIC_I110 |
| I113a |
INORGANIC_I113a |
| I114b |
INORGANIC_I114b |
| I13 |
INORGANIC_I13 |
| I134b |
INORGANIC_I134b |
| I13a |
Insufficient sample volume was received for a duplicate-sample analysis |
| I13b |
The duplicate-sample analysis was not performed on a sample associated with this request number |
| I13d |
INORGANIC_I13d |
| I14 |
I14 |
| I14a |
Insufficient sample volume was received for a matrix-spike analysis |
| I14b |
The matrix-spike analysis was not performed on a sample associated with this request number |
| I15 |
The sample was damaged, lost, or there was insufficient quantity and the analytical laboratory was unable to analyze it |
| I15a |
An ICV was not reported for this sample |
| I15b |
A CCV was not reported for this sample |
| I16 |
Relative percent difference is greater than 10% in the serial dilution sample |
| I16a |
The affected analytes should be regarded as rejected because the ICV/CCV recovered high |
| I16b |
INORGANIC_I16b |
| I16c |
The affected analytes should be regarded as estimated because the ICV/CCV recovered low |
| I16d |
The affected analytes should be regarded as rejected because the ICV/CCV recovered less than 10% |
| I16e |
The affected analytes should be regarded as rejected because the initial calibrations correlation coefficient was less than 0.995 |
| I16z |
The affected analytes should be regarded as rejected because the ICV/CCV was not analyzed with the associated samples |
| I17d |
INORGANIC_I17d |
| I18 |
The affected analytes should be regarded as estimated because a serial dilution sample was not analyzed |
| I18a |
The affected analytes should be regarded as estimated because a serial dilution sample was not analyzed on a LANL sample |
| I18b |
The affected analytes should be regarded as estimated because the serial dilution sample RPD exceeded criteria |
| I19 |
INORGANIC_I19 |
| I1a |
INORGANIC_I1a |
| I20 |
INORGANIC_I20 |
| I24b |
INORGANIC_I24b |
| I2h |
INORGANIC_I2h |
| I3 |
The spike percent recovery value is greater than or equal to the upper acceptance limit (125%) but less than or equal to 150% and the result is a detect, which indicates a potential high bias in the sample results |
| I3a |
The spike percent recovery value is greater than 30% and less than the lower acceptance limit (75%), and the sample result is a detect, which indicates a potential low bias in the results |
| I3b |
INORGANIC_I3b |
| I3c |
INORGANIC_I3c |
| I3d |
The spike percent recovery value is less than 30%, and the result is a nondetect, which increases the potential for false negatives being reported. This could be caused by analytical interferences |
| I3e |
The spike percent recovery value is greater than 30% and less than the lower acceptance limit (75%), and the sample result is a nondetect, which indicates a potential for false negatives being reported |
| I3e I |
INORGANIC_I3e I4 |
| I3eI4 |
INORGANIC_I3e I4 |
| I3f |
The spike percent recovery value is less than 30% and the sample result is a detect, which indicates a potential low bias |
| I3g |
The sample result is undetected and the spike percent recovery value is greater than 150%, which indicates a potential bias in the sample result |
| I3h |
The sample result is detected and the spike percent recovery value is greater than 150%, which indicates a potential high bias in the sample result |
| I3j |
INORGANIC_I3j |
| I3l |
INORGANIC_I3l |
| I4 |
INORGANIC_I4 |
| I4a |
In comparison with the preparation blank, the sample result is greater than the EDL but less than or equal to five times the concentration of the related analyte in the blank |
| I4b |
Preparation blank data was not reported by the analytical laboratory |
| I5 |
The sample result is less than the estimated detection limit (EDL) and is considered to be not detected. |
| I6 |
The percent recovery value of the analyte in the LCS is greater than the upper acceptance limit, which indicates a potential for quantitation problems in the analyses and the potential for false positive results being reported |
| I6a |
The percent recovery value of the analyte in the LCS is less than the lower acceptance limit and the analyte is a detect, which indicates a potential for quantitation problems in the analyses and the potential for false negative results being reported |
| I6b |
The percent recovery value of the analyte in the LCS is less than the lower acceptance limit and the analyte is a nondetect, which indicates a potential for quantitation problems in the analyses and the potential for false negative results being reported. |
| I6c |
The corresponding LCS or LCS analyte was not analyzed with the associated batch |
| I7 |
The ICS percent recovery value is greater than 120% and the result is a detect, which indicates potential quantitation problems in the analyses and the potential for false positive results being reported |
| I7a |
The ICS percent recovery value is greater than or equal to 50% and less than 80% and the result is a detect, which indicates a potential for a low bias |
| I7b |
The ICS percent recovery value is less than 50%, which indicates a greatly increased potential for false negative sample results being reported |
| I7c |
The ICS percent recovery value is greater than or equal to 50% and less than 80%, and result is a nondetect, which indicates a potential for false negative results being reported |
| I7d |
The ICS data was not provided by the analytical laboratory |
| I9 |
The holding time is exceeded. Positive results may be biased low and nondetected analytes may be false negatives. An evaluation of the data with respect to the technical implications of exceeding the holding time is recommended. Factors to consider include sample preservation; sample storage practices; data use; levels of contamination found in the sample; and the physical, chemical, and biological stability of the target analytes in the sample matrix |
| I9a |
The affected analytes should be regarded as estimated because the extraction holding time was exceeded by 2 times the acceptable holding time |
| IADM1 |
INORGANIC_IADMIN1 |
| IADMI |
INORGANIC_IADMIN1 |
| IB |
Instrument broken |
| ICSTZ |
CST put zeros in the TPU field to indicate non-detects, therefore not detected (U) |
| Id |
INORGANIC_Id |
| IDRPD |
IDRPD |
| IEQL |
INORGANIC_IEQL/MDL |
| IEQL/ |
INORGANIC_IEQL/MDL |
| IH6a |
INORGANIC_IH6a |
| IHOLD |
IHOLD |
| IICP |
IICP |
| IJCST |
CST assigned the J qualifier, need hard-copy to determine CST's reason |
| IJLAB |
IJLAB |
| ILCS |
ILCS |
| ILIA |
ILIA |
| ILOWS |
VOC_LOWSTD |
| ILS |
VOC_LOW STD |
| IMS10 |
IMS10 |
| IMS30 |
IMS30 |
| INONE |
No Reason for historical inorganic data |
| INQ |
INQ |
| IPM |
INORGANIC_IPM |
| IQCBL |
IQCBL |
| IR10b |
INORGANIC_IR10b |
| IR14b |
INORGANIC_IR14b |
| IR3 |
INORGANIC_IR3 |
| IR3a |
INORGANIC_IR3a |
| IR4 |
INORGANIC_IR4 |
| IR5 |
INORGANIC_IR5 |
| IR6a |
INORGANIC_IR6a |
| IR7 |
INORGANIC_IR7 |
| IR9a |
INORGANIC_IR9a |
| IR9b |
INORGANIC_IR9b |
| IRCST |
CST assigned the R qualifier, need hard-copy to determine CST's reason |
| Is |
INORGANIC_Is |
| IU1 |
INORGANIC_IU1 |
| IU3e |
INORGANIC_IU3e |
| IUA |
INORGANIC_IUA |
| IUJCS |
This analyte should be regarded as not detected because the laboratory assigned a U lab qualifier. CST assigned the J qualifier, need hard-copy to determine CST's reason |
| IUJLA |
IUJLA |
| IULAB |
This analyte should be regarded as not detected because the laboratory assigned a U lab qualifier |
| IUP_R |
Inorganic:Units and matrix inconsistent |
| IUUJ |
This analyte should be regarded as not detected because the laboratory assigned a U lab qualifier. CST assigned the J qualifier, need hard-copy to determine CST's reason |
| IV3a |
INORGANIC_IV3a |
| IWQ1 |
The sample temperature was elevated |
| IWQ2 |
Negative blank samples results were greater than the MDL |
| IWQ3 |
Failed serial dilution RPD |
| IWQ4 |
Sample should have been preserved by acidification, but was not. Error not corrected at laboratory |
| IWQ5 |
Sample should not have been acidified, but was. Error could not be corrected at laboratory |
| IWQ6 |
Non-specified quality control failure - see validation report |
| IWQ7 |
Reporting limit verification recovery was greater than the acceptance criteria |
| IZR |
IZR |
| J- |
VOC_J- |
| J_LAB |
The analytical laboratory qualified the detected result as estimated (J) because the result was less the PQL but greater than the MDL |
| J+ |
VOC_J+ |
| LB |
Gross contamination exists from a source other than the standard |
| LB1 |
Method-blank data is missing, or method blank was not analyzed at the required frequency |
| LB2 |
ICB/CCB data is missing, or ICB/CCB was not run at the required frequency |
| LB9 |
The sample result is less than five times the concentration of the related analyte in the blank |
| LC1 |
The frequency of the CCV did not meet method criteria |
| LC2 |
The CCV %D failed high |
| LC3 |
The CCV %D failed low |
| LCO |
Suspected carry over. Compound detected in sample at value < 5X PQL. The previous sample had a value > high standard and required dilution |
| LDL1 |
No CRI was analyzed to verify the reporting limit |
| LDL2 |
The CRI recovery failed high |
| LDL3 |
The CRI recovery failed low |
| LDS1 |
An initial dilution was performed and the surrogate recovery was >/= 10% OR < 10% but some sample results are > PQL |
| LDS2 |
An initial dilution was performed and the surrogate recovery was 0% and sample results are non-detect |
| LDS3 |
The sample result in a diluted sample was non-detect |
| LDS4 |
The instrument response for a diluted sample result was < half the lowest calibration standard and the sample result is detect |
| LH1 |
The holding time is exceeded for sample analysis |
| LH2 |
The holding time is exceeded for sample extraction |
| LH3 |
The holding time is exceeded by greater than twice the specified holding time |
| LI |
Required calibration information is missing or samples were analyzed on an expired calibration. Data may not be acceptable for use |
| LI2 |
A second source ICV (or second standard made from the same stock) was not used to verify the Ical |
| LI3 |
The initial calibration %RSD or correlation coefficient failed to meet acceptance criteria |
| LI4 |
The initial calibration slope or RF criteria were not met |
| LI5 |
The initial calibration y-intercept criteria were not met |
| LI6 |
An insufficient number of calibration standards were used and/or all standards were not analyzed within a 24 hour period. Data may not be acceptable for use |
| LI7 |
Points were removed from the calibration curve and the reporting limits were not adjusted accordingly |
| LIR1 |
Chorine isotope ratio criteria not met. |
| LIS |
Required IS information is missing. |
| LIS1 |
The IS area count failed high. |
| LIS2 |
The IS area count failed low. |
| LIS4 |
The IS RT is > 30secs from that of the associated standard. |
| LIV2 |
The ICV %D failed high. |
| LIV3 |
The ICV %D failed low. |
| LL1 |
The frequency of the LCS did not meet the specified criteria. |
| LL2 |
The LCS %R failed high. |
| LL3 |
The LCS %R failed low. |
| LL4 |
The LCS %Rs failed both high and low, or the LCS/LSCD RPD failed to meet criteria. |
| LMS1 |
An applicable MS/MSD analysis was not performed. |
| LMS2 |
The MS/MSD %R failed high. |
| LMS3 |
The MS/MSD %R failed low. |
| LMS4 |
Relative percent difference of the MS/MSD is greater than the acceptance criteria or the recoveries fail both high and low. |
| LOW S |
VOC_LOW STD |
| LOWST |
VOC_LOWSTD |
| LP1 |
The sample was improperly preserved. |
| LP3 |
Sample not maintained at required temperature |
| LR1 |
The sample result exceeded the calibration range. |
| LR2 |
Because the sample was damaged, lost, or of insufficient quantity, the laboratory was unable to analyze it. |
| LRP1 |
There is no measure of precision for the sample i.e. No replicate, MSD or LCSD was performed. |
| LRP2 |
The replicate precision criteria are not met. |
| LS |
Required surrogate information is missing. Data may not be acceptable for use. |
| LS1 |
Surrogate failed high. |
| LS2 |
Surrogate failed low. |
| LS4 |
The surrogate %R in the blank did not meet acceptance criteria. |
| LWQ1 |
Non-specified quality control failure - see report |
| MDL |
ORGANIC_OEQL/MDL |
| N3TPU |
NONE_<3*TPU Result less than or equal to 3 * 1-sigma TPU, therefore not detected (U). |
| NJCST |
NONE_J_CST |
| NJLAB |
NONE_J_LAB |
| NND |
NONE_NONDETECT |
| NNQ |
NONE_NQ |
| NQ |
The analytical laboratory did not qualify the analyte as not detected and/or any other standard qualifier. The analyte is detected in the sample. |
| NS12a |
SVOC_SVV12a |
| NS12c |
SVOC_SVV12c |
| NS1a |
SVOC_SVVS1a |
| NUA |
NONE_NUA |
| NULAB |
NONE_U_LAB This analyte should be regarded as not detected because the laboratory assigned a U lab qualifier. |
| NUP_R |
Units and matrix inconsistent. |
| O12d |
ORGANIC_OSV12d |
| O5XBL |
ORGANIC_O5XBLANK |
| ODRO1 |
ORGANIC_ODRO12a |
| ODRO3 |
ORGANIC_ODRO3 |
| ODRO4 |
ORGANIC_ODRO4 |
| ODRO5 |
ODRO5_ORGANIC |
| ODRO7 |
ODRO7_ORGANIC |
| ODRO9 |
ORGANIC_ODRO9 |
| OEQL/ |
ORGANIC_OEQL/MDL |
| OGR3b |
OGR3b_ORGANIC |
| OGR3c |
OGR3c_ORGANIC |
| OGRO3 |
ORGANIC_OGRO3 |
| OGRO7 |
OGRO7_ORGANIC |
| OGRO9 |
ORGANIC_OGRO9 |
| OH12b |
ORGANIC_OH12b |
| OH9 |
ORGANIC_OH9 |
| OI3 |
ORGANIC_OI3 |
| OI4 |
ORGANIC_OI4 |
| OI9 |
ORGANIC_OI9 |
| ONONE |
ORGANIC_ONONE |
| ONQ |
ONQ |
| OP12a |
ORGANIC_OP12a |
| OP12b |
ORGANIC_OP12b |
| OP3 |
ORGANIC_OP3 |
| OP3a |
ORGANIC_OP3a |
| OP3b |
ORGANIC_OP3b |
| OP3c |
ORGANIC_OP3c |
| OP3d |
ORGANIC_OP3d |
| OP4 |
ORGANIC_OP4 |
| OP5 |
ORGANIC_OP5 |
| OP6 |
ORGANIC_OP6 |
| OP7 |
ORGANIC_OP7 |
| OP7a |
ORGANIC_OP7a |
| OP9 |
ORGANIC_OP9 |
| OP9a |
OP9a Organic |
| OPa |
ORGANIC_OPa |
| OR1 |
INORGANIC_OR1 |
| OSIN |
ORGANIC_OSIN |
| OSV12 |
ORGANIC_OSV12d |
| OSV1a |
ORGANIC_OSV1a |
| OSV3 |
ORGANIC_OSV3 |
| OSV3a |
ORGANIC_OSV3a |
| OSV4 |
ORGANIC_OSV4 |
| OSV4a |
ORGANIC_OSV4a |
| OSV7 |
ORGANIC_OSV7 |
| OSV7a |
ORGANIC_OSV7a |
| OSV9 |
ORGANIC_OSV9 |
| OUJLA |
O_UJ_LAB |
| OULAB |
O_U_LAB This analyte should be regarded as not detected because the laboratory assigned a U lab qualifier. |
| OV3 |
OV3 |
| OV36 |
ORGANIC_OV36 |
| OV3a |
ORGANIC_OV3a |
| OV3b |
ORGANIC_OV3b |
| OV3c |
ORGANIC_OV3c |
| OV4 |
INORGANIC_OV4 |
| OV7 |
ORGANIC_OV7 |
| OV7a |
ORGANIC_OV7a |
| OV9 |
ORGANIC_OV9 |
| P10 |
The breakdown criteria have been exceeded, which indicates poor instrument performance, which can result in a low bias in the reported results and potential if the labile compounds Endrin and 4,4'--DDT. |
| P10a |
The breakdown criteria have been exceeded, which indicates poor instrument performance, which can result in a high bias in the reported results and potential false positive results for the breakdown products Endrin ketone, Endrin aldehyde, DDD, and DDE. |
| P10b |
The breakdown recovery data are missing. The analyte breakdown could not be evaluated. |
| P10c |
The affected analytes are considered suspect because the sample was diluted without any target analytes identified due to matrix interference. |
| P11 |
The surrogate retention time has shifted by more than 0.05 min, possibly affecting analyte identification and causing false positives or negatives to be reported. |
| P11a |
The surrogate recovery data are missing. Surrogate recoveries could not be evaluated. |
| P11b |
The affected analytes are considered estimated because the confirmed analytes was outside the retention time windows. |
| P12 |
The LCS data are missing. The LCS analyte recoveries could not be evaluated. |
| P12a |
The LCS analyte is less than 10%R, which indicates the potential for a severely low bias in the results. |
| P12b |
The LCS analyte is greater than 10%R but less than the LAL, which indicates the potential for a low bias in the results. |
| P12c |
The result is a nondetect and the LCS analyte is greater than 10%R but less than the LAL, which the potential for false negative results. |
| P12d |
The LCS analyte %R value is greater than the UAL, which indicates the potential for high bias in the results and for false positive results. |
| P13 |
The Florisil cleanup not conducted; interferences may have increased analytical uncertainty and the potential for both false positives and false negatives. |
| P13a |
The GPC cleanup was not conducted on this soil sample; interferences may have increased analytical uncertainty and the potential for both false positives and false negatives. |
| P13b |
The appropriate cleanup was not conducted; interferences may have increased the analytical uncertainty and the potential for both false positives and false negatives. Examples of required cleanups are sulfur contamination (sulfur cleanup required), interferences in PCB samples (sulfuric acid cleanup required), and high molecular weight interferences in water samples (GPC cleanup required). |
| P14a |
Insufficient sample volume was received for a matrix spike and/or a matrix spike duplicate analysis. |
| P14b |
The matrix spike and/or the matrix spike duplicate analysis were not performed on a sample associated a LANL request number. |
| P14c |
The matrix spike and/or the matrix spike duplicate were analyzed on a sample associated with a different LANL request number but no summary was included. |
| P15 |
Because the sample was damaged, lost, or of insufficient quantity, the laboratory was unable to analyze it. |
| P16 |
Required continuing calibration information is missing. Data may not be acceptable for use. |
| P19 |
The validator identified quality deficiencies in the reported data that require qualification. |
| P23B |
P23B |
| P3 |
The surrogate %R value is greater than the UAL, which indicates the a potential for a high bias in the results and a potential for false positive results. |
| P3a |
The surrogate is greater than 10%R but less than the LAL, which indicates the potential for low bias in the results. |
| P3b |
The surrogate is less than 10%R, which indicates the potential for a severely low bias in the results. |
| P3c |
The result is less than the EQL and the surrogate %R value is greater than10 % but less than the LAL, which indicates a potential for false negative results being reported. |
| P3d |
The result is less than the EQL and the surrogate less than 10%R, which indicates a significant potential for false negative results. |
| P3e |
One surrogate recovery is greater than the UAL and one surrogate recovery is less than the LAL, which indicates increased uncertainty in reported results. |
| P3f |
The surrogate information is missing. Data may not be acceptable for use. |
| P4 |
The sample result is a detect but less than 5 times the concentration of the related analyte in the blank, which indicates that the reported detection is considered indistinguishable from blank contamination. |
| P46 |
PESTPCB_P46 |
| P4a |
The method blank or instrument blank documentation is missing. |
| P4b |
The surrogate information is missing. Data may not be acceptable for use. |
| P5 |
PESTPCB_P5 |
| P6 |
PESTPCB_P6 |
| P7 |
The percent relative standard deviation (%RSD) or percent difference (%D) exceeds the applicable acceptance criterion, which indicates potential quantitation problems in the analyses and the potential for false negative results. |
| P77 |
The affected analytes are considered estimated because the associated continuing calibration standard was not analyzed within 72 hours of the initial analysis. This is for multi-component analytes. |
| P7a |
The multicomponent analyte standard was not analyzed within 72 hrs of a multicomponent analyte detection. Quantitation of the multicomponent detection in the sample may not be accurate. |
| P7b |
PESTPCB_P7b |
| P7c |
PESTPCB_P7c |
| P8 |
This analyte should be regarded as not-detected because it was not confirmed on a second dissimilar column. |
| P8a |
The required confirmation column analysis data is missing. Data may not be acceptable for use. |
| P9 |
The holding time is exceeded. The data user should conduct a technical evaluation of the data of interest with respect to the impact of exceeding the holding time. Factors to consider include sample preservation, sample storage practices, use of the data, levels of contamination found in the sample, and the physical, chemical, and biological stability of the target analytes in the sample matrix. |
| P913 |
PESTPCB_P913 |
| P9a |
The affected analytes should be regarded as estimated because the extraction holding time was exceeded by 2 times the acceptable holding time. |
| P9b |
The results for the affected analytes are rejected because the analytical holding time was exceeded. |
| PC |
PESTPCB_PC |
| PEQL |
P_EQL/MDL The result should be regarded as estimated (J) because the result was less than the EQL, but greater than the MDL. |
| PHOLD |
P_HOLD_TIME |
| PJCST |
P_J_CST |
| PJLAB |
PJLAB_PESTPCB |
| PLIA |
P_LIA |
| PNONE |
No reason for historic AROCLOR data. |
| PNQ |
P_NQ |
| PQCBL |
P_QC_BLIND |
| PS10 |
P_Surr < 10% |
| PUJCS |
This analyte should be regarded as not detected because the laboratory assigned a U lab qualifier. CST assigned the J qualifier, need hard-copy to determine CST's reason. |
| PUJLA |
P_U_LAB |
| PULAB |
This analyte should be regarded as not detected because the laboratory assigned a U lab qualifier. |
| PV3 |
PESTPCB_PV3 |
| PV4 |
PESTPCB_PV4 |
| PWQ1 |
No MS/MSD data was included in the data package. |
| PWQ10 |
Calibration verification %D exceeded acceptance criteria but was less than 60% |
| PWQ11 |
Calibration Verification %D exceeded 60% |
| PWQ2 |
Relative percent difference of the MS/MSD is greater than the acceptance criteria. |
| PWQ3 |
The spike percent recovery value is greater than or equal to the upper acceptance limit and the result is a detect, which indicates a potential high bias in the sample results. |
| PWQ4 |
The spike percent recovery value is greater than 10% and less than the lower acceptance limit, which indicates a potential low bias in the results. |
| PWQ5 |
The spike percent recovery value is less than 10% which increases the potential for false negatives being reported. This could be caused by analytical interferences. |
| PWQ6 |
Non-specified quality control failure - see validation report |
| PWQ7 |
The sample was improperly preserved. |
| PWQ8 |
Calibration % RSD was greater than the acceptance criteria but less than 60% |
| PWQ9 |
Calibration % RSD was greater than 60% |
| R 6B |
RAD_R 6B |
| R_MDA |
R_MDA |
| R1 |
The tracer /carrier %R value is < 10%. |
| R10 |
RAD_R10 |
| R10a |
RAD_R10a |
| R10b |
RAD_R10b |
| R11 |
The results for the affected analytes should be regarded as not-detected (U) because the associated sample concentration was less than 3x the 1 sigma TPU. |
| R11a |
RAD_R11a |
| R11b |
RAD_R11b |
| R11c |
RAD_R11c |
| R11d |
RAD_R11d |
| R14 |
RAD_R14 |
| R14a |
Insufficient sample volume was received for a matrix-spike analysis. |
| R14b |
The matrix-spike analysis was not performed on a sample associated with this RN |
| R16 |
RAD_R16 |
| R16a |
Result is greater than the MDC for the following fission and activation products with half-lives less than 365 days: Ce-144, Co-57, Mn-54, Pa-233, Se-75, and Zn-65. |
| R16b |
Result is greater than the MDC for the following radionuclides not reliably measured by gamma spectroscopy: Ac-228, Ba-140, Bi-212, I-129, La-140, Np-237, Pa-231, Pa-234, Pb-210, Pb-211, Ra,-223, Ra-224, Ra-226, and Rn-219. |
| R16c |
Result is greater than the MDC for the following naturally occurring radionuclides that are reliably measured by gamma spectroscopy and that can provide an indication of the quality of the gamma spectroscopy measurement: Bi-211, Bi-214, K-40, Pb-212, Pb-214, Th-227, Th-234, Tl-208, and annihilation radiation. |
| R16d |
Result is greater than the MDC for the following six radionuclides typically used by the analytical labs in their LCSs for instrument calibration and checks on instrument performance: Cd-109, Ce-139, Hg-203, Sn-113, Sr-85, and Y-88. |
| R19 |
The validator identified quality deficiencies in the reported data that require qualification. |
| R1a |
The tracer %R value is 10-30% inclusive and the sample result is greater than the MDA. |
| R1b |
The tracer %R value is 10-30% inclusive and the sample result is less than the MDA. |
| R1c |
The MDC for the affected analytes are qualified as estimated because the associated tracer recovery was less than 30% but greater than 10% and the result is a non-detect. |
| R1d |
The results for the affected analytes are qualified as estimated and biased high because the associated tracer yield was greater than 105%. |
| R1e |
The tracer/carrier %R value is not reported. |
| R1x |
The tracer %R value is less than 10%. |
| R1z |
The tracer %R value is less than 30% but greater than 10% and the sample result is a detect. |
| R3 |
The matrix spike %R value is greater than the upper limit and the sample result is greater than the MDA. |
| R3a |
The matrix spike %R value is less than the lower limit and the sample result is greater than the MDA. |
| R3b |
The matrix-spike %R value is less than 10% and the result is not-detected. |
| R3c |
The matrix spike %R value is less than the lower limit and the sample result is less than the MDA. |
| R3d |
The results for the affected analytes are qualified as estimated and biased low because the associate matrix spike recovery was less than the LAL but greater than 10%, and the results are detected. |
| R3e |
The results for the affected analytes are qualified as estimated and biased low because the associate matrix spike recovery was less than the LAL but greater than 10%, and the results are non-detect. |
| R3TPU |
P_UJ_LAB |
| R4 |
The sample result is greater than the MDA but less than 5 times the amount found in the blank. |
| R4a |
The results for the affected analytes should be regarded as not-detected (U) because the associated sample concentration is less than or equal to 5x the associated sample concentration. |
| R4b |
Blank data is either missing from or not reported in the data record package. |
| R4z |
The method blank information is missing. The data may be acceptable for use. |
| R5 |
Analyte is not detected because the amount reported is less than the MDC. |
| R5a |
The MDC and/or TPU documentation is missing. Data may not be acceptable for use. |
| R5b |
This analyte should be regarded as rejected because spectral interferences prevents positive identification of the analytes. |
| R6 |
Recovery of the analyte in the LCS is greater than the upper limit and the analyte result is greater than the MDA. |
| R6a |
Recovery of analyte in the LCS is less than the lower limit and the analyte is greater than the MDA in the sample. |
| R6b |
The results for the affected analytes should be regarded as rejected because the LCS %R was less than 10%. |
| R6c |
The results for the affected analytes are qualified as estimated and biased low because the associated LCS was less than the LAL but greater than 10%, and the results are detected. |
| R6d |
The results for the affected analytes are qualified as estimated and biased low because the associated LCS was less than the LAL but greater than 10%, and the results are non-detect. |
| R6e |
The LCS data is missing from the data record package. |
| R7 |
The duplicate information is missing. Data may not be acceptable for use. |
| R7a |
The results for the affected analytes are qualified as estimated because the associated duplicate results were prepared separately from the original analysis. |
| R7b |
The duplicate and sample results have a DER (duplicate error ratio) that is greater than 2.0. |
| R7c |
The affected analytes are qualified as as rejected because the RER was greater than 4 |
| R8 |
RAD_R8 |
| R9 |
The results for the affected analytes should be regarded as estimated because the holding time was exceeded. |
| R96 |
RAD_R96 |
| R9a |
The results for the affected analytes should be regarded as rejected because the holding time was exceeded by 2x the method published holding times. |
| R9b |
RAD_R9b |
| RA |
R_Accidentally_ |
| Rb |
RAD_Rb |
| RB7 |
RAD_RB7 |
| RC0TP |
R_CST_ZERO_TPU |
| RC0UN |
R_CST_0_UNC |
| RI14a |
RAD_RI14a |
| RI14b |
RAD_RI14b |
| RI3 |
RAD_RI3 |
| RI3a |
RAD_RI3a |
| RI4 |
RAD_RI4 |
| RI5 |
RAD_RI5 |
| RI6 |
RAD_RI6 |
| RIA |
RAD_RIA |
| RIB |
RAD_RIB |
| RJCST |
R_J_CST |
| RJLAB |
R_J_LAB |
| RLIA |
R_LIA |
| RNONE |
No reason for historic RAD data. |
| RNQ |
R_NQ |
| RPA |
RAD_RPA |
| RQCBL |
RQCBL_RAD |
| RQCMX |
R_Samp_QC_Mixed |
| RRLAB |
R Lab RAD |
| RSQLP |
RAD_SQLPLUR9B |
| RT30 |
R_Tracer < 30% |
| RUJCS |
This analyte should be regarded as not detected because the laboratory assigned a U lab qualifier. CST assigned the J qualifier, need hard-copy to determine CST's reason. |
| RUJLA |
RUJLA_RAD |
| RULAB |
This analyte should be regarded as not detected because the laboratory assigned a U lab qualifier. |
| RUP_R |
RAD: Units and matrix inconsistent. |
| RWQ1 |
Planchets were flamed |
| RWQ2 |
Result values are less than than 3 times the MDC |
| RWQ3 |
Less than the negative MDC |
| RWQ4 |
Planchets were not flamed |
| RWQ5 |
The tracer %R value is greater than 105% but less than 125% |
| RWQ6 |
The tracer %R value is greater than 125% |
| RWQ7 |
Non-specified quality control failure - see validation report |
| RZUNC |
R_ZERO_UNCERT |
| SEQLM |
The result should be regarded as estimated (J) because the result was less than the EQL, but greater than the MDL. |
| SHOLD |
SHOLD |
| SJCST |
SJCST |
| SJLAB |
SJLAB |
| SNQ |
SNQ |
| SPECT |
HEXP_SPECTRAL MATCH |
| SQCBL |
SQCBL |
| SQLPL |
RAD_SQLPLUR9B |
| SRO9 |
ORGANIC_SRO9 |
| SSU10 |
SSU10 |
| SUJCS |
This analyte should be regarded as not detected because the laboratory assigned a U lab qualifier. CST assigned the J qualifier, need hard-copy to determine CST's reason. |
| SUJLA |
SUJLA |
| SULAB |
SULAB |
| SV0 |
The IS retention time has shifted by more than ?30 sec, which could affect compound identification and result in false positives or negatives. |
| SV1 |
The IS area count for the quantitating IS is outside the -50%-+100% window in relation to the previous continuing calibration, which could affect the quantitation accuracy of the associated analytes and the correct quantitation of surrogate %R values. |
| SV10 |
The affected analytes are considered suspect because the sample was diluted without any target analytes identified due to matrix interference. |
| SV11 |
TICs are not reported but were requested by ER Project. The validator contacted the laboratory that had not provided TICs. |
| SV12 |
The LCS documentation is missing. Data may not be acceptable for use. |
| SV12a |
The LCS percent recovery was less than 10%. |
| SV12b |
The LCS percent recovery was less than the LAL but greater than 10% and the result is detected. |
| SV12c |
The LCS percent recovery was less than the LAL but greater than 10% and the result is not detected. |
| SV12d |
The affected analytes should be regarded as estimated and biased high because the LCS percent recovery was greater than the UAL. |
| SV13c |
SVOC_SV13c |
| SV15 |
Because the sample was damaged, lost, or of insufficient quantity, the laboratory was unable to analyze it. |
| SV16 |
Required calibration information is missing or samples were analyzed on an expired calibration. Data may not be acceptable for use. |
| SV16a |
The results for the affected analytes are rejected because the instrument performance sample (DFTPP) did not pass method acceptance criteria |
| SV19 |
The affected analytes are qualified because the data validator identified quality deficiencies in the reported data. |
| SV1a |
The area count for the quantitating IS is less than 50% of the area count for the previous continuing calibration, greatly increasing the potential for false negative results. |
| SV1b |
The area count for the quantitating IS is greater than 200% of the area count for the previous continuing calibration. |
| SV2 |
The quantitating IS area count is less than 10% of the expected value, which indicates increased potential for false negative results and other possible problems with sample quantitation. |
| SV2a |
Required IS information is missing. Data may not be acceptable for use. |
| SV2c |
SVOC_SV2c |
| SV3 |
The %R values for two or more surrogates in either SV fraction is greater than the UAL, which indicates the potential for high bias in the results and the potential for false positive results. |
| SV3a |
Two or more surrogates in either SV fraction are greater than or equal to 10%R but less than the LAL, which indicates the potential for low bias in the results. |
| SV3b |
A surrogate in the related fraction is less than 10%R, and the result is a detect, which indicates the potential for severely low bias in the results. |
| SV3c |
The result is a nondetect and two or more surrogates are greater than or equal to 10%R but less than the LAL, which indicates increased potential for false negative results. |
| SV3d |
The result is a nondetect and a surrogate in the related fraction is less than 10%R, which indicates a greatly increased potential for false negative results. |
| SV3e |
The %R value of one surrogate in a fraction is greater than the UAL and one is less than the LAL but greater than or equal to 10%R, which indicates a greater than normal uncertainty in the results. |
| SV3f |
Required surrogate information is missing. Data may not be acceptable for use. |
| SV4 |
The sample result is greater than the EQL and less than or equal to 5 times (10 times for common phthalates) the concentration of the related analyte in the blank, which indicates the reported detection is considered indistinguishable from contamination in the blank. |
| SV4a |
The affected analytes are considered estimated and biased high because this analyte was identified in the method blank but was greater than 5x (10x for common lab contaminates). |
| SV4b |
Required method blank information is missing. Data may not be acceptable for use. |
| SV5 |
The sample result is less than the EQL and less than or equal to 5 times (10 times for common phthalates) the concentration of the analyte in the blank, which indicates the detected result was indistinguishable from contamination in the blank. |
| SV5a |
Method-blank data is missing, or method blank was not analyzed. Data may not be acceptable for use. |
| SV5v7 |
SVOC_SV5v7a |
| SV6 |
SVOC_SV6 |
| SV6b |
SVOC_SV6b |
| SV7 |
The affected results were not analyzed with a valid 5 point calibration curve and/or a standard at the reporting limit. |
| SV7a |
The affected analytes were analyzed with a initial calibration curve that exceeded the %RSD criteria and/or a continuing calibration standard that exceeded %D criteria. |
| SV7b |
The affected analytes were analyzed with a RRF of less than 0.05. |
| SV8< |
The affected analyte is considered not detected because mass spectrum did not meet specifications. |
| SV8a |
The mass spectrum documentation is missing. Data may not be acceptable for use. |
| SV9 |
The extraction holding time is exceeded. The data user should evaluate the data of interest with respect to the effect of exceeding the holding time. Factors to consider include sample preservation, sample storage practices, use of the data, levels of contamination found in the sample, and the physical, chemical, and biological stability of the target analytes in the sample matrix. |
| SV9a |
The affected analytes are regarded as rejected because the extraction holding time was exceeded by 2x the method published holding time requirements. |
| SV9b |
The affected analytes are regarded as rejected because the analytical holding time was exceeded. |
| SVA |
SVOC_SVA |
| SVC |
SVOC_SVC |
| SVD |
SVOC_SVD |
| SVI |
SVOC_SVI |
| SVIA |
SVOC_SVIA |
| SVNON |
No reason for historic SVOC data. |
| SVPM |
SVOC_SVPM |
| SVS |
SVOC_SVS |
| SVV12 |
SVOC_SVV12a |
| SVV1a |
SVOC_SVV1a |
| SVV3 |
SVOC_SVV3 |
| SVV4 |
SVOC_SVV4 |
| SVV5 |
SVOC_SVV5 |
| SVV7a |
SVOC_SVV7a |
| SVV9 |
SVOC_SVV9 |
| SVVS1 |
SVOC_SVVS1a |
| SWQ1 |
Relative percent difference of the MS/MSD is greater than the acceptance criteria. |
| SWQ10 |
Calibration Verification %D exceeded 60% |
| SWQ11 |
The LCS recovery was greater than the acceptance criteria |
| SWQ2 |
The spike percent recovery value is greater than or equal to the upper acceptance limit and the result is a detect, which indicates a potential high bias in the sample results. |
| SWQ3 |
The spike percent recovery value is greater than 10% and less than the lower acceptance limit, which indicates a potential low bias in the results. |
| SWQ4 |
The spike percent recovery value is less than 10% which increases the potential for false negatives being reported. This could be caused by analytical interferences. |
| SWQ5 |
Non-specified quality control failure - see validation report |
| SWQ6 |
The sample was improperly preserved. |
| SWQ7 |
Calibration % RSD was greater than the acceptance criteria but less than 60% |
| SWQ8 |
Calibration %RSD exceeded 60% |
| SWQ9 |
Calibration Verification %D was greater than the acceptance criteria but less than 60% |
| U_LAB |
The analytical laboratory qualified the analyte as not detected. |
| UNK |
Unknown |
| V |
VOC_V |
| V+ |
VOC_V+ |
| V0 |
The IS retention time has shifted by more than ?30 seconds, which could affect compound identification and cause false positives or negatives to be reported. |
| V1 |
The IS area count for the quantitating IS is outside the -50%-+100% window in relation to the previous continuing calibration. This condition could affect the quantitation accuracy of the associated analytes. |
| V10 |
The affected analytes are considered suspect because the sample was diluted without any target analytes identified due to matrix interference. |
| V11 |
TICs are not reported by the analytical laboratory but were requested by the ER Project. The analytical laboratory was contacted and TICs were not provided. |
| V12 |
The LCS documentation is missing. The data may not be acceptable for use. |
| V126 |
VOC_V126 |
| V12a |
The LCS percent recovery was less than 10%. |
| V12b |
The LCS percent recovery was less than the LAL but greater than 10%. The result is biased low and is detected. |
| V12c |
The LCS percent recovery was less than the LAL but greater than 10%. The result was not-detected. |
| V12d |
The LCS percent recovery was greater than the UAL. The result is detected and biased high. |
| V14a |
Insufficient sample volume was received for a matrix spike and/or a matrix spike duplicate analysis. |
| V14b |
The matrix spike and/or the matrix spike duplicate analysis was not performed on a sample associated with a LANL request number. |
| V14c |
The matrix spike a nd/or the matrix spike duplicate was analyzed on a sample associated with a different LANL request number but no summary was included. |
| V15 |
Because the sample was damaged, lost, or of insufficient quantity, the laboratory was unable to analyze it. |
| V16 |
Required calibration information is missing or samples were analyzed on an expired calibration. Data may not be acceptable for use. |
| V16a |
The results should be regarded as rejected because the BFB instrument performance sample did not pass method acceptance criteria. |
| V19 |
The validator identified quality deficiencies in the reported data that require qualification. |
| V1a |
The area count for the quantitating IS is less than 50% of the area count for the previous continuing calibration, greatly increasing the potential for false negative results. |
| V1b |
This analyte should be regarded as estimated because the IS failed high. |
| V1c |
VOC_V1c |
| V1s |
VOC_V1s |
| V2 |
The quantitating IS area is less than 10% of the expected value, which indicates an increased potential for false negative results and possibly other problems with sample quantitation. |
| V2a |
Required IS information is missing. Data may not be acceptable for use. |
| V3 |
The surrogate percent recovery is greater than the UAL, which indicates the potential for a high bias in the results and the potential for false positive results. |
| V3a |
The surrogate is less than the LAL but greater than or equal to 10%R, which indicates the potential for a low bias in the results. |
| V3b |
The surrogate is less than 10%R and the result is a detect, which indicates the potential for a severely low bias in the results. |
| V3c |
The surrogate is less than LAL and the result is a non-detect, which indicates the potential for a low bias in the results. |
| V3d |
The surrogate is less than 10%R and the result is a nondetect, which indicates a greatly increased potential for false negative results. |
| V3e |
At least one surrogate is greater than the UAL and one surrogate is less than the LAL, which indicates a greater than normal degree of uncertainty in the result. |
| V3f |
Required surrogate information is missing. Data may not be acceptable for use. |
| V4 |
The sample result is less than or equal to 5 times (10 times for acetone, methylene chloride, and 2-butanone) the concentration of the related analyte in the method blank, which indicates the reported detection is considered indistinguishable from contamination in the blank. |
| V4a |
The affected analytes are considered estimated and biased high because this analyte was identified in the method blank but was greater than 5x (10x for common lab contaminates). |
| V4b |
Required method blank information is missing. Data may not be acceptable for use. |
| V5 |
VOC_V5 |
| V5a |
Method-blank data is missing, or method blank was not analyzed. Data may not be acceptable for use. |
| V5c |
VOC_V5c |
| V6b |
VOC_V6b |
| V7 |
The affected results were not analyzed with a valid 5 point calibration curve and/or a standard at the reporting limit. |
| V76 |
VOC_V76 |
| V78 |
VOC_V78 |
| V7a |
The affected analytes were analyzed with a initial calibration curve that exceeded the %RSD criteria and/or a continuing calibration standard that exceeded %D criteria. |
| V7b |
The affected analytes were analyzed with a RRF of less than 0.05. |
| V8 |
The affected analyte is considered not detected because mass spectrum did not meet specifications. |
| V8a |
The mass spectrum documentation is missing. Data may not be acceptable for use. |
| V9 |
The analytical and/or extraction holding time is exceeded. The data user should evaluate the data of interest with respect to the effects of exceeding the holding time. Factors to consider include sample preservation, sample storage practices, use of the data, levels of contamination found in the sample, and the physical, chemical, and biological stability of the target analytes in the sample matrix. |
| V9a |
The affected analytes are regarded as rejected because the analytical/extraction holding time was exceeded by 2x the method published holding time requirements. |
| VC4 |
VOC_VC4 |
| VEQL |
The result should be regarded as estimated (J) because the result was less than the EQL, but greater than the MDL. |
| VI1 |
VOC_VI1 |
| VI4 |
VOC_VI4 |
| VI45 |
VOC_VI45 |
| VIA |
VOC_VIA |
| VIC |
VOC_VIC |
| VJCST |
VJCST |
| VJLAB |
VJLAB |
| VLA |
VOC_VLA |
| VNONE |
No reason for historic VOC data. |
| VNQ |
VNQ |
| VO |
VOC_VO |
| VP |
VOC_VP |
| VQCBL |
VQCBL |
| VR5 |
VOC_VR5 |
| VR7b |
VOC_VR7b |
| VS |
VOC_SPECTRUM |
| VSV1 |
VOC_VSV1 |
| VSV1a |
VOC_VSV1a |
| VSV3b |
VOC_VSV3b |
| VSV3c |
VOC_VSV3c |
| VSV4 |
VOC_VSV4 |
| VSV5 |
VOC_VSV5 |
| VSV7 |
VOC_VSV7 |
| VSV7a |
VOC_VSV7a |
| VU7a |
VOC_VU7a |
| VUCST |
VUCST |
| VUJCS |
This analyte should be regarded as not detected because the laboratory assigned a U lab qualifier. CST assigned the J qualifier, need hard-copy to determine CST's reason. |
| VUJLA |
VUJLA |
| VULAB |
This analyte should be regarded as not detected because the laboratory assigned a U lab qualifier. |
| VUP_R |
VOC: Units and matrix inconsistent. |
| VWQ1 |
Relative percent difference of the MS/MSD is greater than the acceptance criteria. |
| VWQ10 |
Calibration Verification %D exceeded 60% |
| VWQ11 |
The LCS recovery was greater than the acceptance criteria |
| VWQ2 |
The spike percent recovery value is greater than or equal to the upper acceptance limit but and the result is a detect, which indicates a potential high bias in the sample results. |
| VWQ3 |
The spike percent recovery value is greater than 10% and less than the lower acceptance limit, which indicates a potential low bias in the results. |
| VWQ4 |
The spike percent recovery value is less than 10% which increases the potential for false negatives being reported. This could be caused by analytical interferences. |
| VWQ5 |
Non-specified quality control failure - see validation report |
| VWQ6 |
The sample was improperly preserved. |
| VWQ7 |
Calibration % RSD was greater than the acceptance criteria but less than 60% |
| VWQ8 |
Calibration %RSD exceeded 60% |
| VWQ9 |
Calibration Verification %D was greater than the acceptance criteria but less than 60% |
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