1.1 This practice covers specific requirements for incorporating quality control procedures into an ASTM test method.

1.2 The requirements in this practice should be looked upon as the primary requirements for quality control of a specific test method. In many cases, it may be desirable to implement additional quality control criteria to ensure the desired quality of data. The guidelines are intended to be incorporated into a comprehensive approach to quality assurance and quality control that include the more general approaches described in Practices D3856 and D4210.

1.3 The specific requirements in this practice may not be appropriate for all test methods. They will vary depending on the type of test method used as well as the analyte being determined and the sample matrix being analyzed.

1.4 This practice is for use with quantitative test methods and may not be applicable to qualitative test methods.

1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.