Use the NSI proficiency testing (PT) studies to help improve quality and comply with regulations. There are no limits on the number of analysts or number of methods that you may report. Receive your final reports within 21 days of the study close date.

These environmental chemistry soil and hazardous waste proficiency tests are designed for identification of target chemicals in the soil and underground storage tanks (UST).

If you have an immediate need for proficiency test results, PT Express™, our on-demand proficiency testing is available year-round. Call us at 1-800-234-7387 to place your order.

Each study contains at least 80% of the analytes listed below in the range of 1500 to 15,000 µg/kg:
1,3,5-Trinitrobenzene, 1,3-Dinitrobenzene, 2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene, 2,4-Dinitrotoluene, 2,6-Dinitrotoluene, 2-Amino-4,6-dinitrotoluene, 2-Nitrotoluene, 3-Nitrotoluene, 4-Nitrotoluene, 4-Amino-2,6-dinitrotoluene, Octahydro-1,3,5,7-tetranitro-1,3,5,7-tetrazocine, Nitrobenzene, Nitroglycerin, Nitroguanidine, Pentaerythritoltetranitrate, Hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine, and Tetryl

Lead time specified is for studies that have already opened. The lead time for studies that have not yet opened will be applicable once the study opens. To view study numbers and corresponding study dates, please see the 2024 Proficiency Testing Study Schedule linked under the Resources section below.