| HP |
Low concentration blank spike recovery out of limits |
LNOTE |
| HQ |
High concentration blank spike recovery out of limits |
LNOTE |
| HR |
Post-digestion spike |
LNOTE |
| HS |
Spike analyte recovery is outside stated control limits |
LNOTE |
| HT |
Analytical value calculated using results from associated tests |
LNOTE |
| HU |
Sample diluted beyond ability to quantitate % recovery and RPD |
LNOTE |
| HV |
Standard preparation factor adjusted, or aliquot diluted |
LNOTE |
| HW |
SW3660B clean-up method performed |
LNOTE |
| HX |
Spike recovery out of limits, but QC batch considered in control |
LNOTE |
| HY |
Surrogate recov. unquantifiable; coeluting organics in sample |
LNOTE |
| HZ |
Hydrocarbon result partly due to individ. peak(s) in diesel range |
LNOTE |
| IA |
Results are valid even though CCV recovery outside of limits |
LNOTE |
| IB |
CCV recovery above limit; analyte not detected |
LNOTE |
| IC |
Calib. verif. is within method limits but outside contract limits |
LNOTE |
| ID |
Analyte identified by RT & presence of single mass ion |
LNOTE |
| IE |
Surrogate not added to this sample |
LNOTE |
| IF |
Sample result is greater than reported value |
LNOTE |
| IG |
See Corrective Action Report |
LNOTE |
| IH |
Calibrtn. verif. recov. below method CL for this analyte |
LNOTE |
| IJ |
Calibrtn. verif. recov. above method CL for this analyte |
LNOTE |
| IK |
The average % difference for all analytes met method criteria |
LNOTE |
| IL |
RPD exceeds laboratory control limit |
LNOTE |
| IM |
Method does not include this analyte as part of compound list |
LNOTE |
| IN |
Molecular wght of 100 used to convert VFH from mg/m3 to ppmv |
LNOTE |
| IO |
Contract limits originate from BP-GCLN Technical Requirements |
LNOTE |
| IP |
Parameter detected in method, trip, or equipment blank |
LNOTE |
| IQ |
Sample failed preservation or hold time requirements of SW-846 |
LNOTE |
| IR |
Sample failed QC spec. by method or requirements of s. NR 149.14 |
LNOTE |
| IS |
Reporting limit elevated due to pres. of analyte in method blank |
LNOTE |
| IT |
Temperature during TCLP extraction exceeded SW1311 range |
LNOTE |
| IU |
Chromatogram resembles Aviation Gas-100LL - no Toluene detected |
LNOTE |
| IV |
When high MTBE, potential for breakdown of MTBE into methanol |
LNOTE |
| IX |
No Flash detected up to 200 degrees F |
LNOTE |
| IY |
The analyte concentration is derived from a single calibration pt |
LNOTE |
| IZ |
Analytical results not reliable--potential samp. contain. contam. |
LNOTE |
| J |
EPA Flag - Estimated value |
LNOTE |
| JA |
Analyte positively identified but quanitation is an estimate |
LNOTE |
| K |
Dioxin: Result is an estimated maximum possible concentration. |
LNOTE |
| K1 |
Dioxin:The conc.of this analyte should be considered an estimate |
LNOTE |
| LA |
Confirmatory analysis was past holding time. |
LNOTE |
| LB |
Confirmatory analysis past hold time. Orig.result not confirmed. |
LNOTE |
| LC |
Original analysis a positive result. Reanalysis did not confirm. |
LNOTE |
| LD |
Confirmatory analysis not performed as required by the method. |
LNOTE |
| LE |
Confirmation not performed. Analyte present in historical data |
LNOTE |
| LF |
Chrom. pattern in diesel range more closely resembles kerosene. |
LNOTE |
| LG |
Surrogate recovery below the acceptance limits. |
LNOTE |
| LH |
Surrogate recovery above the acceptance limits. |
LNOTE |
| LI |
Acid surr. below limits. Data accept. based on other 2 acid surr. |
LNOTE |
| LJ |
Acid surr. above limits. Data accept. based on other 2 acid surr. |
LNOTE |
| LK |
B/N surr. below limits. Data accept. based on other 2 B/Nsurr. |
LNOTE |
| LL |
B/N surr. above limits. Data accept. based on other 2 B/Nsurr. |
LNOTE |
| LM |
MS and/or MSD above acceptance limits. See Blank Spike(LCS). |
LNOTE |
| LN |
MS and/or MSD below acceptance limits. See Blank Spike(LCS). |
LNOTE |
| LO |
MS and/or MSD result unavailable. Batch accept. based on LCS rec. |
LNOTE |
| LP |
LCS rec.above meth. control limits. Analyte ND. Data not impacted |
LNOTE |
| LQ |
LCS recovery above method control limits. |
LNOTE |
| LR |
LCS recovery below method control limits. |
LNOTE |
| LS |
Analyte%RSD>meth. calib.accept.limits. Avg%RSD for all meet SW846 |
LNOTE |
| LT |
RPD calc. does not provide useful info due to sample wt variation |
LNOTE |
| LU |
Unquant. hydrocarbons in sample, outside reported carbon range. |
LNOTE |
| LV |
Non-fuel pattern present. |
LNOTE |
| LW |
Quantitated against gasoline. |
LNOTE |
| LX |
Quantitated against diesel fuel. |
LNOTE |
| LY |
Sample(stored at >0C,<4C) prep > 8hr reg. HT. Anal. w/in meth. HT |
LNOTE |
| LZ |
Sample(stored at >0C,<4C) receipt >8hr HT. Anal w/in meth. HT |
LNOTE |
| M |
A matrix effect is present. |
LNOTE |
| MA |
MS/MSD results unavail. due to failed CCV; batch accepted per LCS |
LNOTE |
| MB |
Analyte present in the method blank |
LNOTE |
| MC |
Sample received unpreserved but analyzed within 7 days |
LNOTE |
| MD |
Identity of individual peak(s) confirmed by GCMS |
LNOTE |
| ME |
Initial analysis within holding time but required confirmation |
LNOTE |
| MF |
Sample received chemically preserved - pH measured in lab > 2.0 |
LNOTE |
| MG |
This analyte is a suspected lab contaminant |
LNOTE |
| MH |
Analyte determined to be in travel blank before left lab |
LNOTE |
| MI |
Hold time compliance not determined; no sample time on COC |
LNOTE |
| MJ |
Sample was injected past the method specified tuning time period. |
LNOTE |
| MZ |
1 deg. ion is at RT but hydrocarbs interfere with 2 deg. ion eval |
LNOTE |
| N |
EPA Flag - Presumptive evidence of a compound |
LNOTE |
| NG |
The reported result is a negative value |
LNOTE |
| OA |
Analyte over-range when run undiluted. Diluted result below PQL. |
LNOTE |
| OB |
Surrogate and QC reported in ug/L. |
LNOTE |
| OC |
Result not bracketed by accept.cal check due to inst. malfunction |
LNOTE |
| OD |
Present |
LNOTE |
| OE |
Absent |
LNOTE |
| OF |
Aggressive |
LNOTE |
| OG |
Non-aggressive |
LNOTE |
| OH |
Report limit raised due to inadequate response at lowest cal. |
LNOTE |
| OI |
Rep.limit raised: carryover from contam samp earlier in analy seq |
LNOTE |
| OJ |
All samples & QC in batch analyzed to meet high-level rep limits |
LNOTE |
| OK |
Incubation performed at 35C for 48hrs in plate count agar |
LNOTE |
| OL |
Result may be biased high due to carry over from prior analysis. |
LNOTE |
| OM |
EMPC/NDR Peak detected does not meet ratio criteria (elevated DL) |
LNOTE |
| ON |
MDL raised due to matrix interference. |
LNOTE |
| OQ |
Positive - (+) |
LNOTE |
| OR |
Heterotrophic bacteria colonies too numerous to count. |
LNOTE |
| OS |
Amount detected is less than the Lower Calibration Limit |
LNOTE |
| OT |
Sample spiked had pH <2, 2-Chloroethylvinylether degrades in acid |
LNOTE |
| OU |
Sample diluted due to matrix inference. Reporting limits raised. |
LNOTE |
| OV |
Sample filtered in lab. |
LNOTE |
| OW |
Value is the result of an unidentified peak in the TPH Gas range. |
LNOTE |