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ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLING,

ANALYSIS AND RESULTS: 

ANALYSIS AND RESULTS

Standard No.: EX000005.2

July 10, 2009

	

This standard has been produced through the

Exchange Network Leadership Council (ENLC).

The Exchange Network Leadership Council (ENLC) is a partnership among US
EPA, States and Tribal partners to promote the efficient sharing of
environmental information through the efficient management of the
Exchange Network development and adoption of data standards. More
information about is available at www.exchangenetwork.net/standards 
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Foreword

The Exchange Network Leadership Council (ENLC) is a partnership among US
EPA, States and Tribal partners to develop and agree upon data standards
for environmental information collection and exchange.  The Council
seeks to promote efficient sharing of environmental information between
State, US EPA and Tribal partners through the development of data
standards.  More information about data standards is available at
http://www.exchangenetwork.net/standards.

1.0	INTRODUCTION

Environmental information is a key tool in the effective management of
our environmental resources and human health conditions.  As a result,
much effort goes into data acquisition, management, maintenance,
exchange, and oversight.  Greater access is the goal of many data
consumers, and data managers. Providers invest significant resources
meeting their requirements. In response, many data providers are
improving access as they post usable copies of their environmental
information on the web.  These efforts are a vast improvement over
previous conditions; however, there is a growing desire and need to both
provide and receive data in a clearly defined and a uniform way.  Data
from multiple sources can then be aggregated and used without the
inherent variations that exist between data sets across agencies.

1.1	Scope

This standard provides and describes elements and data groupings that
are used to catalogue and exchange information about sample analysis and
results.

1.2	Revision History

Date	Version	Description

January 6, 2006	EX000005.1	Initial Environmental Data Standards Council
Adoption

July 22, 2008	EX000005.2	Modification of data standard to incorporate
additional water quality and biological data elements.









1.3	References to Other Data Standards

This standard relies on other standards to make it complete and provide
the necessary support. As such users should consider the references to
other data standards noted below as integral to the ESAR: Analysis and
Results Data Standard. These include:

 

Biological Taxonomy [EX000018.2] Data Standard

Chemical Identification [EX000016.2] Data Standard

Contact Information [EX000019.2] Data Standard

Attached Binary Object [EX000006.1] Data Standard

Compositing [EX000008. 1] Data Standard

Equipment [EX000009.1] Data Standard

Measure [EX000010.1] Data Standard

Method [EX000011.1] Data Standard

Sample Handling [EX000014.1] Data Standard

Representation of Date and Time [EX000013.1] Data Standard

1.4	Terms and Definitions

For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions
apply.

Term	Definition

Laboratory	A mobile or fixed facility equipped for testing and analysis.

Laboratory Analysis	Analytical results that are generated in the field
from continuous or discrete observation /monitoring and/or from mobile
or fixed laboratory facilities.

1.5	Implementation

Users are encouraged to use the XML registry housed on the Exchange
Network Web site to download schema components for the construction of
XML schema flows ( HYPERLINK "http://www.exchangenetwork.net/"
http://www.exchangenetwork.net ).

1.6	Document Structure

The structure of this document is briefly described below:

Section 2.0 ESAR: Analysis and Results Diagram illustrates the principal
data groupings contained within this standard.  

Section 3.0 ESAR: Analysis and Results Table provides information on the
high level, intermediate and elemental Analysis and Results data
groupings.  Where applicable, for each level of this data standard, a
definition, XML tag, note(s), example list of values and format are
provided. The format column may include “A” to specify alphanumeric,
“N” to designate numeric, “G” to denote a grouping, and “D”
for time and date formats referenced in the Representation of Date and
Time Data Standard. 

Data Element Numbering: For purposes of clarity and to enhance
understanding of data standard hierarchy and relationships, each data
group is numerically classified from the primary to the elemental level.
 

Code and Identifier Metadata: Metadata, defined here as data about data
or data elements, includes their descriptions and/or any needed context
setting information required to identify the origin, conditions of use,
interpretation, or understanding  the information being exchanged or
transferred.  (Adapted from ISO/IEC 2382-17:1999 Information Technology
Vocabulary—Part 17: Databases 17.06.05 metadata). Based on the
business need, additional metadata may be required to sufficiently
describe an identifier or a code. A note regarding this additional
metadata is included in the notes column for identifier and code
elements. Additional metadata for identifiers may include:

Code List Identifier, which is a standardized reference to the context
or source of the set of codes

Additional metadata for codes may include: 

Code List Identifier, which is a standardized reference to the context
or source of the set of codes

Code List Version Identifier, which identifies the particular version of
the set of codes.

Code List Version Agency Identifier, which identifies the agency
responsible for maintaining the set of codes

Code List Name, which describes the corresponding name for which the
code represents

Appendix A, ESAR: Analysis and Results Structure Diagram, illustrates
the hierarchical classification of the data standard. This diagram
enables business and technical users of this standard to quickly
understand its general content and complexity.  Appendix B, lists the
references for the ESAR Analysis and Results Data Standard.

2.0 	ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLING, ANLYSIS AND RESULTS: ANALYSIS AND RESULTS
DIAGRAM

This diagram specifies the major data groups that may be used to
identify the characteristics and/or to catalog ESAR: Analysis and
Results.  

3.0	ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLING, ANALYSIS AND RESULTS: ANALYSIS AND RESULTS
DATA STANDARD TABLE

1.0	Laboratory Identification 

Definition: 	Identifying information of the entity or person responsible
for the analysis.

Relationships:  	None.

Notes:		None.

XML Tag: 	LaboratoryIdentification

Data Element Name	Data Element Definitions	Notes	Format 	XML Tags

1.1 Laboratory Identifier	A designator used to uniquely identify the
laboratory doing the analysis.	Note: Based on the business need,
additional metadata may be required to sufficiently describe an
identifier. This additional metadata is described in the Introduction
section 1.6.d.	A	LaboratoryIdentifier

1.2 Laboratory Organization Contact	The principal organization to
contact with questions about this laboratory analysis data.	Refer to the
Contact Information [EX000019.2] Data Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Individual Full Name

Organization Formal Name

Affiliation Type

Mailing Address

Supplemental Address Text

Mailing Address City Name

Mailing Address State Name

Mailing Address State Code

Mailing Address Country Name, Mailing Address Country Code

Mailing Address Zip Code/International Postal Code

Telephone Number

Telephone Number Type name

Electronic Address Text

Electronic Address Type Name	G	LaboratoryOrganizationContact

1.3 Laboratory Type Text	The classification of the laboratory.	Example
List of Values:

Continuous monitoring

Field

Mobile

Fixed	A	LaboratoryTypeText

1.4 Laboratory Accreditation Authority Name	An outside accreditation
authority identifier.	Example List of Values:

NELAP

A2LA

Nebraska DEQ	A	LaboratoryAccreditationAuthorityName

1.5 Laboratory Accreditation Identifier	The number given to the
laboratory by the accreditation authority. 	Example List of Values:

Certificate No. 1234-01

US100002-001	A	LaboratoryAccreditationIdentifier

2.0	Laboratory Batch Receipt  

Definition: 	Information concerning the arrival of a batch of samples to
the lab.

Relationships:  	None.

Notes:		None.

XML Tag: 	LaboratoryBatchReceipt

Data Element Name	Data Element Definitions	Notes	Format 	XML Tags

2.1 Batch Receipt Identifier	A designator assigned by the laboratory
used to identify a group of samples received by the laboratory that will
allow the batch to be linked with the applicable sample, monitoring
location, project, and result.	Note: Based on the business need,
additional metadata may be required to sufficiently describe an
identifier. This additional metadata is described in the Introduction
section 1.6.d.	A	BatchReceiptIdentifier

2.2 Batch Recipient 	An identifier or name of the person accepting the
batch.

	Refer to the Contact Information [EX000019.2] Data Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Individual Full Name

Organization Formal Name

Affiliation Type

Mailing Address

Supplemental Address Text

Mailing Address City Name

Mailing Address State Name

Mailing Address State Code

Mailing Address Country Name, Mailing Address Country Code

Mailing Address Zip Code/International Postal Code

Telephone Number

Telephone Number Type name

Electronic Address Text

Electronic Address Type Name	G	BatchRecipient

2.3 Batch Received Date	The calendar date when the batch was accepted at
the laboratory.	Reported as 4-digit year, 2-digit month, and 2-digit
day.

The Representation of Date and Time [EX000013.1] Data Standard will
apply anytime a date is reported.	D	BatchReceivedDate

2.4 Batch Received Time	The local time when the batch was accepted at
the laboratory.	The Representation of Date and Time [EX000013.1] Data
Standard will apply anytime a date is reported.	D	BatchReceivedTime

2.5 Number of Shipping Containers Received 	The quantity of shipping
containers received within a batch.

N	NumberShippingContainersReceivedNumeric

2.6 Sample Count Received in Batch Text	The quantity of samples in the
batch (each with a unique Sample Identifier from Field Activity 7.1)
received by the laboratory.	Example List of Values:

10 amber jars	A	SamplesCountReceivedInBatchText

2.7 Batch Receipt Exception Indicator	A flag indicating an exception to
the condition or expected batch receipt procedures that might affect
analytical results.	Permitted List of Values:

Y - yes

N - no	A	BatchReceiptExceptionIndicator

2.8 Batch Receipt Comment Text	Text describing the reason for the "Batch
Receipt Exception Indicator" being set to Y, or other characteristics of
the batch that should be noted if the "Batch Receipt Exception
Indicator" being set to N.	This will be required if the "Batch Receipt
Exception Indicator" data element is "Y".

Example List of Values:

     Cooler seals broken upon arrival	A	BatchReceiptCommentText

3.0	Laboratory Sample Receipt 

Definition: 	Information concerning the receipt and condition of
sample(s) in a batch by the laboratory.

Relationships:  	None.

Notes:		None.

XML Tag: 	LaboratorySampleReceipt

Data Element Name	Data Element Definitions	Notes	Format 	XML Tags

3.1 Laboratory Sample Identifier	A designator assigned to a sample by
the laboratory that will ensure that each received sample can be linked
with the applicable monitoring location, project and result.	Note:
Sample Identifier from Field Activity 7.1, must be linked to this
element.

Note: Based on the business need, additional metadata may be required to
sufficiently describe an identifier. This additional metadata is
described in the Introduction section 1.6.d.	A
LaboratorySampleIdentifier



3.2	Sample Receipt Condition 

Definition: 	Identifying information on the acceptability of sample
condition and preservation upon receipt at laboratory.

Relationships:  	None.

Notes:		None.

XML Tag: 	SampleReceiptCondition

Data Element Name	Data Element Definitions	Notes	Format 	XML Tags

3.2.1 Condition Measured Text	Identifies observations or measurements
noted for the sample when received. 	Example List of Values:

Temperature

pH

Chlorine residual	A	ConditionMeasuredText

3.2.2 Condition Measurement 

	Quantitative measurement of the condition being determined.	Refer to
the Measure [EX000010.1] Data Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Measure Value,

Measure Unit Code,

Measure Qualifier Code

Measure QA/QC	G	ConditionMeasurement

3.2.3 Container Receipt Condition Comment Text	Text that describes any
observable problems with the sample’s condition as received by the
laboratory.	Example List of Values:

Sample jar was cracked from partial thaw in cooler	A
ContainerReceiptConditionCommentText

4.0	Laboratory Sample Handling 

Definition: 	Identifying information on the sample handling procedures
performed in the laboratory prior to preparing a sample for 				analysis

Relationships:  	None.

	Notes:		Note 1: Multiple treatments may be identified.  Example
treatment types include: freezing, homogenization, centrifugation, 			
filtration or chemical surrogate addition.

			Note 2: Sample handling is distinct from sample preparation.

			Note 3: Reference the Sample Handling [EX000014.1] Data Standard

      				The following items may be needed:

                  			Sample Handling Method

                  			Sample Handling Amount

                  			Sample Handling Date/Time

                  			Chemical Preservative Used

                  			Thermal Preservative Used

	Note 4: When laboratory sample handling procedures involve sample
compositing, additional data tracking may be required to fully capture
the field composite activities and composite components. Please refer to
the Compositing [EX000008.1] Data Standard for these additional data
elements.

XML Tag: 	LaboratorySampleHandling

5.0	Sample Preparation 

Definition: 	Information related to the preparation of the sample for
analysis.

Relationships:  	None.

Notes:		None.

XML Tag: 	SamplePreparation

Data Element Name	Data Element Definitions	Notes	Format 	XML Tags

5.1 Preparation Contact 	The name or code representing the person who
can be contacted for information concerning the preparation of the
sample.	Refer to the Contact Information [EX000019.2] Data Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Individual Full Name

Organization Formal Name

Affiliation Type

Mailing Address

Supplemental Address Text

Mailing Address City Name

Mailing Address State Name

Mailing Address State Code

Mailing Address Country Name, Mailing Address Country Code

Mailing Address Zip Code/International Postal Code

Telephone Number

Telephone Number Type name

Electronic Address Text

Electronic Address Type Name	G	PreparationContact

5.2 Preparation Type Text	A client defined code or name used to define
the type of preparation. 	Note: This code is used to identify the
specific preparation procedure used.

Example List of Values:

Extraction

Digestion

Clean-up	A	PreparationTypeText

5.3 Sample Preparation Method 	Identifying information about the
method(s) followed to prepare a sample for analysis.	Refer to the Method
[EX000011.1] Data Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Method Identifier

Method Name

Method Description Text

Method Deviation

Method Reference	G	SamplePreparationMethod

5.4 Preparation Batch Identifier	A designator assigned by the laboratory
to uniquely identify a batch of samples that are prepared together for
analysis by one method.	Example List of Values:

MB-VOA-20031115

Note: Together it can imply similarity of time, place or manner of
preparation. The identifier will ensure that each received sample and
subsequent results will be related to the monitoring location and
project if applicable.

Note: Based on the business need, additional metadata may be required to
sufficiently describe an identifier. This additional metadata is
described in the Introduction section 1.6.d.	A
PreparationBatchIdentifier

5.5 Preparation Start Date	The calendar date of the
preparation/extraction of the sample for analysis began.  	Note: If the
sample was prepared over a range of dates, this is the start date.

Reported as 4-digit year, 2-digit month, and 2-digit day. 

The Representation of Date and Time [EX000013.1] Data Standard will
apply anytime a date is reported.	D	PreparationStartDate

5.6 Preparation Start Time	The local time when the
preparation/extraction of the sample for analysis began. 	Note: If the
sample was prepared over a range of time, this is the start time.

The Representation of Date and Time [EX000013.1] Data Standard will
apply anytime a date is reported.	D	PreparationStartTime

5.7 Preparation End Date	The calendar date when the
preparation/extraction of the sample for analysis was finished. 	Note:
If the sample was prepared/extracted over a range of dates, this is the
end date.

Reported as 4-digit year, 2-digit month and 2-digit day.

The Representation of Date and Time [EX000013.1] Data Standard will
apply anytime a date is reported.	D	PreparationEndDate

5.8 Preparation End Time	The local time when the preparation/extraction
of the sample for analysis was finished.	Note: If the sample was
prepared/extracted over a range of times, this is the end time.

The Representation of Date and Time [EX000013.1] Data Standard will
apply anytime a date is reported.	D	PreparationEndTime

5.9 Sample Preparation Initial Amount 	The initial amount (weight or
volume) of sample subjected to preparation.	Refer to the Measure
[EX000010.1] Data Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Measure Value

Measure Unit Code

Measure Qualifier Code

Measure QA/QC	G	SamplePreparationInitialAmount

5.10 Sample Preparation Final Amount 	The final amount (weight or
volume) of sample remaining as the result of preparation step(s).	Refer
to the Measure [EX000010.1] Data Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Measure Value

Measure Unit Code

Measure Qualifier Code

Measure QA/QC	G	SamplePreparationFinalAmount

6.0	Analysis Information

Definition: 	Identifying information on the analysis method and
procedures for a specific sample or group of samples.

Relationships:  	None.

Notes:		None.

XML Tag: 	AnalysisInformation

Data Element Name	Data Element Definitions	Notes	Format 	XML Tags

6.1 Analysis Contact 	The name or code representing the person who can
be contacted concerning information related to the analysis results.
Refer to the Contact Information [EX000019.2] Data Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Individual Full Name

Organization Formal Name

Affiliation Type

Mailing Address

Supplemental Address Text

Mailing Address City Name

Mailing Address State Name

Mailing Address State Code

Mailing Address Country Name, Mailing Address Country Code

Mailing Address Zip Code/International Postal Code

Telephone Number

Telephone Number Type name

Electronic Address Text

Electronic Address Type Name

Note: Based on the business need, additional metadata may be required to
sufficiently describe an identifier. This additional metadata is
described in the Introduction section 1.6.d.	G	AnalysisContact

6.2 Analysis Batch Identifier	A designator assigned by the laboratory
used to uniquely identify a batch of analyses performed on one
instrument associated with the level of detail at which the instrument
is checked to be in control. 	Example List of Values:

26C030598

Note: A workgroup ID for analyses QC’d by the same continuing
calibration, continuing calibration verification, or similar instrument
QC.  If multiple batches are analyzed in a continuous sequence, this
represents the start of any given analysis batch. The identifier will
ensure that each received sample and subsequent results will be related
to the monitoring location and project if applicable.

Note: Based on the business need, additional metadata may be required to
sufficiently describe an identifier. This additional metadata is
described in the Introduction section 1.6.d.	A	AnalysisBatchIdentifier

6.3 Sample Analytical Method 	Identifying information on the sample
analysis method procedures.	Reference the Method [EX000011.1] Data
Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Method Identifier

Method Name

Method Description Text

Method Deviation

Method Reference	G	SampleAnalyticalMethod

6.4 Analysis Equipment 	Lab defined identifier or description of the
instrument or equipment used for analysis.

	Refer to the Equipment [EX000009.1] Data Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Equipment Identifier

Equipment Name

Equipment Description

Equipment Type

Equipment Characteristics

Equipment Calibration

Example List of Values:

ICP

GC/MS-Lab 1	G	AnalysisEquipment

6.5 Analysis Group Type Text	Name for a group of parameters commonly
reported together either for a programmatic, administrative, or chemical
relationships.	Also potentially called “Group Test Code” or “Test
Identifier Text”.

Example List of Values:

VOA

RCRA 8 metals

Nutrients	A	AnalysisGroupTypeText

6.6 Analysis Matrix Text	Name, code, or description of the matrix of the
sample analyzed.	Example List of Values:

Liquid

Solid

Gaseous

Biota

Tissue	A	AnalysisMatrixText

6.7 Sample Analyzed Amount	The amount (weight or volume) of a prepared
extract that is used for analysis.	Refer to the Measure [EX000010.1]
Data Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Measure Value

Measure Unit Code

Measure Qualifier Code

Measure QA/QC	G	SampleAnalyzedAmount

6.8 Analysis Start Date	The calendar date when the analysis began.
Reported as 4-digit year, 2-digit month, and 2-digit day.

The Representation of Date and Time [EX000013.1] Data Standard will
apply anytime a date is reported.	D	AnalysisStartDate

6.9 Analysis Start Time	The local time when the analysis began.	The
Representation of Date and Time [EX000013.1] Data Standard will apply
anytime a date is reported.	D	AnalysisStartTime

6.10 Analysis End Date	The calendar date when the analysis was finished.

	Reported as 4-digit year, 2-digit month, and 2-digit day.

The Representation of Date and Time [EX000013.1] Data Standard will
apply anytime a date is reported.	D	AnalysisEndDate

6.11 Analysis End Time	The local time when the analysis was finished.
The Representation of Date and Time [EX000013.1] Data Standard will
apply anytime a date is reported.	D	AnalysisEndTime

6.12 Analysis Comments Text	General comments for the analysis, not
necessarily related to a particular substance.	Example List of Values:

Noticed sample darkened in color after sitting for 18 hours	A
AnalysisCommentsText



7.0	Substance Identification

Definition: 	Identification information for a chemical, biological, or
radiological substance or other entity included in the analysis.

Relationships:  	None.

	Notes:		Multiple values may be allowed.

          				For additional detailed data tracking needs specific to a
chemical or biological substance, refer to the Chemical 				
Identification [EX000016.2] Data Standard and Biological Taxonomy
[EX000018.2] Data Standard. 		

XML Tag: 	SubstanceIdentification

Data Element Name	Data Element Definitions	Notes	Format 	XML Tags

7.1 Substance Identifier	A designator used to uniquely identify a
substance.	Example List of Values:

71-43-2

7440-38-2 

Note: Refer to the Chemical Identification Data Standard and the
Biological Identification Data Standard

Note: Based on the business need, additional metadata may be required to
sufficiently describe an identifier. This additional metadata is
described in the Introduction section 1.6.d.	A	SubstanceIdentifier

7.2 Substance Name	The name assigned to a chemical, biological or
radiological substance or feature that describes it in terms of its
molecular composition, taxonomic nomenclature or other characteristic.
Example List of Values:

Benzene

Arsenic

Note: Refer to the Chemical Identification [EX000016.2] Data Standard
and Biological Taxonomy [EX000018.2] Data Standard. 	G	SubstanceName

8.0	Analysis Results Identification 

Definition: 	The report of the results of the laboratory analysis.

Relationships:  	None.

Notes:		None.

XML Tag: 	AnalysisResultsIdentification

Data Element Name	Data Element Definitions	Notes	Format 	XML Tags

8.1 Test Result Type	Indicator of the kind of test result being
reported.	Example List of Values:

Analytical target

Analytical surrogate

Field

Tentatively Identified Compounds

Derived data

Positive Control	A	TestResultType

8.2 Result Value Measure	The reportable measure of the result for the
chemical, microbiological or other characteristic being analyzed.
Reference the Measure [EX000010.1] Data Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Measure Value

Measure Unit Code

Measure Qualifier Code

Measure QA/QC	G	ResultValueMeasure

8.3 Result Basis Category

	Type of result basis.	Example List of Values:

Fraction

Particle Size

Weight

Note: Multiples of Result Basis Category and Result Basis Name may be
allowed.	A	ResultBasisCategoryType

8.4 Result Basis Name	The basis upon which the results were calculated,
within the Result Basis Category.	Example List of Values:

Wet

Dry

Total

Dissolved

Note: Multiples of Result Basis Category and Result Basis Name may be
allowed.	A	ResultBasisName

8.5 Result Status Identifier	Indicates the acceptability of the result
with respect to QA/QC criteria.	Example List of Values:

Accepted

Validated

Rejected

Preliminary

Unvalidated	A	ResultStatusIdentifier

8.6 Result Status Authority Name	The person who indicates the
acceptability of the data.

A	ResultStatusAuthorityName

8.7 Result Status Authority Type	The title or classification of a person
who indicates the acceptability of the data.	Example List of Values:

QA Officer

Laboratory Manager

Independent Reviewer

Customer Reviewer	A	ResultStatusAuthorityType

8.8 Result Status Date	The date on which the person indicated the
acceptability of the data.	The Representation of Date and Time
[EX000013.1] Data Standard will apply anytime a date is reported	D
ResultStatusDate

8.9 Result Status Reason Text	Text description of the result status,
potentially indicating why the result was rejected or accepted.	Example
List of Values:

Analyzed beyond holding time.	A	ResultStatusReasonText

8.10 Statistical Base Code	Identifier or code for the method used to
calculate derived results.	Example List of Values:

ToxStat

Annual Average

90th Percentile

Mean

Quarterly Basis

N/A

Note: Based on the business need, additional metadata may be required to
sufficiently describe an identifier. This additional metadata is
described in the Introduction section 1.6.d.	A	StatisticalBaseCode

8.11 Substance Dilution Factor Numeric	The overall dilution of the
substance subjected to this analysis. 	Note: A value of one corresponds
to nominal conditions for the method. Values greater than one correspond
to dilutions. Values less than one correspond to concentrations.

Example List of Values:

10

0.10	N	SubstanceDilutionFactorNumeric

8.12 Substance Analysis Comments Text	Comments related to the analysis
of a particular substance.	Example List of Values:

TKN analysis run beyond hold time per client request	A
SubstanceAnalysisCommentsText

8.13 Detection Limit 	Constituent concentration that produces a signal
sufficiently greater than the blank and can be detected within specified
levels by good laboratories during routine operating conditions.

	Refer to the Measure [EX000010.1] Data Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Measure Value

Measure Unit Code

Measure Qualifier Code

Measure QA/QC	G	DetectionLimit

8.14 Detection Limit Type	One of a list of client, regulation, or
organization defined acronyms or statistic methodologies that specify
the type of detection limit used for analysis.	Example List of Values:

Instrument Detection Level (IDL)

Method Detection Level (MDL)

Estimated Detection Level

Limit of Detection

Long-term Method Detection Level

Other Entries as Applicable

Note: Based on the business need, additional metadata may be required to
sufficiently describe a detection limit. This additional metadata is
described in the Introduction section 1.6.d.	A	DetectionLimitType

8.15 Reporting Limit 	Constituent concentration that, when processed
through the complete method, produces a signal that is statistically
different from a blank.

	Reference the Measure [EX000010.1] Data Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Measure Value

Measure Unit Code

Measure Qualifier Code

Measure QA/QC	G	ReportingLimit

8.16 Reporting Limit Type	One of a list of client, regulation, or
organization defined acronyms or statistical methodologies that specify
the type of reporting limit.	Example List of Values:

PQL

SQL

MRL

Note: Based on the business need, additional metadata may be required to
sufficiently describe a reporting limit. This additional metadata is
described in the Introduction section 1.6.d.	A	ReportingLimitType



9.0	QA/QC 

Definition: 	Technical, assessment, and reporting activities that ensure
the results meet the user’s defined standard of quality.

Relationships:  	None.

Notes:		None.

XML Tag: 	QAQC

9.1	Batch QC  

Definition: 	Quality control samples associated with a batch of samples.

Relationships:  	None.

Notes:		None.

XML Tag: 	BatchQC

Data Element Name	Data Element Definitions	Notes	Format 	XML Tags

9.1.1 Batch QC Type	Method defined name for QC related to a batch of
samples.	Example List of Values:

Initial Calibration

Lab Reagent Blank

BFB Tune

Continuing Calibration

Verification

Digestion Blank

Matrix Spike

Matrix Spike Duplicate	A	BatchQCType

9.1.2 Batch QC Identifier	A designator assigned by the laboratory used
to uniquely identify the QC samples associated with the batch.	The
identifier will ensure that the QC can be related back to each
associated sample in a batch of samples. This should be linked to the
3.1 Laboratory Sample Identifier.

Example List of Values:

An instrument generated data file name such as: 11200301

A lab assigned code such as: ICP112003-01MS, or ICP112003-01MSD

Note: Based on the business need, additional metadata may be required to
sufficiently describe a reporting limit. This additional metadata is
described in the Introduction section 1.6.d.	A	BatchQCIdentifier

9.2	QA/QC Analysis Results

Definition: 	The QA/QC related field pertaining to a particular
substance determination within a sample.

Relationships:  	None.

Notes:		None.

	XML Tag: 	QAQCAnalysisResults

Data Element Name	Data Element Definitions	Notes	Format 	XML Tags

9.2.1 Spike Amount or Dose Added 	Amount of spike material added for a
specific substance of interest to a sample to determine substance
recovery from a matrix.	Units for spike amount or dose added should be
the same as those of the result value.

Reference the Measure [EX000010.1] Data Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Measure Value

Measure Unit Code

Measure Qualifier Code

Measure QA/QC	G	SpikeAmount DoseAdded

9.2.2 Original Sample Identifier	A designator used to uniquely identify
the original sample that was selected to be the matrix spike or matrix
spike duplicate so that its result value(s) can be linked to those of
the spiked sample.	Note: Based on the business need, additional metadata
may be required to sufficiently describe an identifier. This additional
metadata is described in the Introduction section 1.6.d.	A
OriginalSampleIdentifier

9.2.3 QC Batch Exception Indicator	A flag indicating an exception to the
quality control results.	List of Permitted Values:

Y – yes

N – no	A	QCBatchExceptionIndicator

9.2.4 QC Batch Exception Comments Text	Explanation of any QC anomalies.
Example List of Values:

Low MS recovery due to matrix interference	A
QCBatchExceptionCommentsText

10.0	Analysis Results Binary Object 

	Definition: 	Refer to documents, images, maps, photos, laboratory
materials, geospatial coverages, and other objects within the 				data
submission that pertain to the laboratory analyses.

Relationships:  	None.

	Notes:		Refer to the Attached Binary Object [EX00006.1] Data Standard.

			Multiple objects may be attached to data submission for the analyses
included in the submission. Where a binary 					object is attached, both
the type code and the title of the file must be provided. Attached
Binary Object descriptors will 				adhere to the specified technical
standards.

	XML Tag: 	AnalyticsResultsBinaryObject

11.0	Toxicology Analysis Results Identification

Definition: 	The report of the results of toxicology analysis.

Relationships:  	None.

Notes:		None.

	XML Tag: 	ToxicologyAnalysisResultsIdentification 

Data Element Name	Data Element Definitions	Notes	Format 	XML Tags

11.1 Biological Response Text 	Type of organism response measured in the
test, e.g., survival, reproduction, growth (e.g., dry weight),
fertilization.

A	BiologicalResponseText

11.2 Test Organism Name 	Taxonomic name of organism(s) to which a
stressor is applied for toxicity analysis.	Note: Refer to the Biological
Taxonomy [EX000018.2] Data Standard.	G	TestOrganismName

11.3 Test Organism Age Measure 	Age of organisms at test initiation.
Reference the Measure [EX000010.1] Data Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Measure Value

Measure Unit Code

Measure Qualifier Code

Measure QA/QC	G	TestOrganismAgeMeasure

11.4 Organism Feeding Regime Method	Text specifying type and rate of
feeding and whether organisms were fed as per cited protocol.	Reference
the Method [EX000011.1] Data Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Method Identifier

Method Name

Method Description Text

Method Deviation

Method Reference	G	OrganismFeedingRegimeMethod

11.5 Test Chamber Material Text 	Text indicating type of material with
which test chambers made.	Example List of Values:

HDPE plastic 

stainless steel

Teflon

glass	A	TestChamberMaterialText

11.6 Test Chamber Volume Measure	Volume of solution or sediment/ soil
that the test chamber can hold.	Reference the Measure [EX000010.1] Data
Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Measure Value

Measure Unit Code

Measure Qualifier Code

Measure QA/QC	G	TestChamberVolumeMeasure

11.7 Replicate Tally Count 	Total number of separate replicates tested
for each test concentration or sample.

N	ReplicateTallyCount

11.8 Organisms Per Replicate Count 	Number of test organisms exposed to
material in each test chamber.

N	OrganismsPerReplicateCount

11.9 Mean Response Per Run Text	Description of the mean response for
each replicate and treatment in the test to which the result value
applies.

A	MeanResponsePerRunText

11.10 Temperature Acceptable Range Text	Description of the target
temperature value and acceptable range.

A	TemperatureAcceptableRangeText

11.11 Reference Toxicant Name	Text indicating material used in reference
toxicant testing.

A	ReferenceToxicantName

11.12 Reference Toxicant Result Measure	Endpoint or result for
corresponding reference toxicant test.	Reference the Measure
[EX000010.1] Data Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Measure Value

Measure Unit Code

Measure Qualifier Code

Measure QA/QC	G	ReferenceToxicantResultMeasure

11.13  Reference Toxicant Test Date	Date on which the associated
reference toxicant test was initiated.	The Representation of Date and
Time [EX000013.1] Data Standard will apply anytime a date is reported	D
ReferenceToxicantTestDate

11.14  Reference Control Chart Limits Text	Description of the 95%
confidence interval for Reference Toxicant Result Measure.

A	ReferenceControlChart LimitsText



Appendix A

Environmental Sampling, Analysis and Results: Analysis and Results
Structure Diagram

 



Appendix B

References

ISO/IEC 2382-17:1999 Information Technology Vocabulary—Part 17:
Databases 17.06.

Environmental Sampling, Analysis and Results: Analysis and Results Data
Standard

Std No.: EX000005.2

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Environmental Sampling, Analysis and Results: Analysis and Results Data
Standard

Std No.: EX000005.2

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Environmental Sampling, Analysis and Results: Analysis and Results

Data Standard

10.0 Analysis Results Binary Object

9.0 QA/QC

7.0 Substance Identification

6.0 Analysis Information

5.0 Sample Preparation

8.0 Analysis Results Identification

1.0 Laboratory Identification

2.0 Laboratory Batch Receipt

3.0 Laboratory Sample Receipt

4.0 Laboratory Sample Handling

Environmental Sampling, Analysis and Results: Analysis and Results

Data Standard

2.0 Laboratory Batch Receipt 

2.1 Batch Receipt Identifier

2.2 Batch Recipient 

2.3 Batch Received Date

2.4 Batch Received Time

2.5 Number of Shipping Containers Received 

2.6 Sample Count Received in Batch Text

2.7 Batch Receipt Exception Indicator

2.8 Batch Receipt Comment Text

3.0 Laboratory Sample Receipt

3.1 Laboratory Sample Identifier

3.2 Sample Receipt Condition 

3.2.1 Condition Measured Text

3.2.2 Condition Measurement 

3.2.3 Container Receipt Condition Comment Text

4.0 Laboratory Sample Handling 

8.0 Analysis Results Identification 

8.1 Test Result Type

8.2 Result Value Measure 

8.3 Result Basis Category

8.4 Result Basis Name

8.5 Result Status

8.6 Result Status Authority Name

8.7 Result Status Authority Type

8.8 Result Status Date

8.9 Result Status Reason Text

8.10 Statistical Base Code

8.11 Substance Dilution Factor Numeric

8.12 Substance Analysis Comments Text

8.13 Detection Limit 

8.14 Detection Limit Type

8.15 Reporting Limit 

8.16 Reporting Limit Type

1.0 Laboratory Identification 

1.1 Laboratory Identifier

1.2 Laboratory Organization Contact 

1.3 Laboratory Type Text

1.4 Laboratory Accreditation Authority Name

1.5 Laboratory Accreditation Identifier

6.0  Analysis Information 

6.1 Analysis Contact 

6.2 Analysis Batch Identifier

6.3 Sample Analytical Method 

6.4 Analysis Equipment 

6.5 Analysis Group Type Text

6.6 Analysis Matrix Text

6.7 Sample Analyzed Amount 

6.8 Analysis Start Date

6.9 Analysis Start Time

6.10 Analysis End Date

6.11 Analysis End Time

6.12 Analysis Comments Text

5.0 Sample Preparation 

5.1 Preparation Contact 

5.2 Preparation Type Text

5.3 Sample Preparation Method 

5.4 Preparation Batch Identifier

5.5 Preparation Start Date

5.6 Preparation Start Time

5.7 Preparation End Date

5.8 Preparation End Time

5.9 Sample Preparation Initial Amount 

5.10 Sample Preparation Final Amount 

7.0 Substance Identification 

7.1 Substance Identifier

7.2 Substance Name

9.0 QA/QC 

9.1 Batch QC 

9.1.1 Batch QC Type

9.1.2 Batch QC Identifier

9.2 QA/QC Analysis Results 

9.2.1 Spike Amount or Dose Added 

9.2.2 Original Sample Identifier

9.2.3 QC Batch Exception Indicator

9.2.4 QC Batch Exception Comments Text

10.0 Analysis Results Binary Object 

11.0 Toxicology Analysis Results Information

11.0 Toxicology Analysis Results Identification 

11.1 Biological Response Text

11.2 Test Organism Name

11.3 Test Organism Age Measure

11.4 Organism Feeding Regime Method

11.5 Test Chamber Material Text

11.6 Test Chamber Volume Measure

11.7 Replicate Tally Count

11.8 Organisms Per Replicate Count

11.9 Mean Response Per Run Text

11.10 Temperature Acceptable Range Text

11.11 Reference Toxicant Name

11.12 Reference Toxicant Result Measure

11.13 Reference Toxicant Test Date

11.14 Reference Control Chart Limits Text

