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Laboratory Split Samples - Two or more representative portions taken from the same sample and analyzed by different laboratories to estimate the interlaboratory precision or variability and the data comparability.
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Split Samples - Two or more representative portions taken from one sample in the field or in the laboratory and analyzed by different analysts or laboratories. Split samples are quality control (QC) samples that are used to assess analytical variability and comparability.
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Source: Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, 22 March 2011 09:32:09, http://www.mass.gov/dep/cleanup/laws/glossa01.htm
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