SEATTLE DISTRICT

1.    Data Validation Report – report that documents the analytical quality of the data.  In regards to the Puget Sound SRM, this report serves two functions.  First, it confirms that data validation was completed, as the guidance requires data validation to at least EPA Stage IIB.  Second, the report documents the reasons for any failure to meet method, procedural, or contractual requirements, as well as provides an evaluation of the impact of such failure on the overall data set.

2.    Electronic Data Deliverable (EDD) – an electronic, tabular format for sharing, manipulating, and using data.  EDDs should be submitted in a comma- or tab-delimited file or as a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.  If in doubt about what to request from the lab, ask for an EDD in EIM format.

3.    SRM Sample Data Summary Report – similar to a Form 1 from the Contract Laboratory Program, this report should provide a summary of the analytical parameters, analytical results, reporting limits, and laboratory/validation qualifiers.  At a minimum, the sample data summary report should include the following:

• Identification and quantitation of target analytes including dilution and reanalysis 
• CAS numbers
• Laboratory name
• Project number
• Project name
• Sample ID number (SRM bottle bar code)
• Agency sample number (if applicable)
• Laboratory sample number
• Date SRM received by the lab
• Date and time of analysis
• For Aroclor data, laboratory reporting limits and method detection limits
• For Chlorinated Biphenyl Congener and Dioxin/Furan data, reporting limits and estimated detection limits
• Laboratory qualifiers and definitions
• Validation qualifiers

Laboratory Case Narrative – laboratory report that describes the analytical process used by the lab to analyze the samples and any problems encountered in processing the samples, along with corrective action taken and problem resolution. The case narrative should only be submitted with the SRM data if there were significant problems during sample analysis that affected the SRM or if there are other observations relevant to the SRM.

Raw Data – laboratory worksheets, records, notes, or instrument printouts that are the result of original observations and activities. The chromatograms and integration reports associated with the SRM should be submitted with the SRM Sample Data Summary Report, if possible.

Data Package – the entire laboratory package including all narratives, sample summary reports, QC reports, calibrations, and raw data. The full data package should only be submitted if there were significant QC failures that affect the SRM result or if the data did not go through the data validation process.