PT Round 2026MH01R3 Step 1 of 5 20% Instructions to Participants Please read carefully before starting analysis Quick Safety & Handling Only trained and authorized personnel should handle PT items. Confirm sample integrity upon receipt; notify the PT Provider if damaged. Record date of receipt and store under the specified conditions until analysis. Initiate analysis within 48 hours of receipt. Treat PT items like routine samples and use standard methods unless otherwise instructed. Program Details Program Code: 2026MH01R3 Category: Ayush Products Measurand:Salmonella, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Total Plate Count, Total Yeast and Moulds Result Submission: 04 July 2026 Storage: 2–8 °C until analysis Revival Instructions Vial 2026MH01R3-V1 Uncap the PT item vial 2026MH01R3-V1 aseptically and rehydrate using 4ml sterile saline peptone water (0.1% Peptone with 0.85%NaCl). Recap securely and allow 5 minutes at room temperature for rehydration. Aseptically transfer 1g of PT item matrix from the container 2026MH01R3-1 to the enrichment broth for Salmonella and similarly transfer 1g of PT item to the diluing fluid for Escherichia coli . Transfer 2ml each of the rehydrated content from vial 2026MH01R3-V1 to the separately prepared the enrichment broth for Escherichia coli & Salmonella ensuring thorough homogenization. Proceed with the routine analysis. Vial 2026MH01R2-V2 Uncap the PT item vial 2026MH01R3-V2 aseptically and rehydrate using 4ml sterile saline peptone water (0.1% Peptone with 0.85%NaCl). Recap securely and allow 5 minutes at room temperature for rehydration. Aseptically transfer 1g of PT item matrix from the container 2026MH01R3-1 to the enrichment broth for S. aureus and similarly transfer 1g of PT item to the enrichment broth for Pseudomonas aeruginosa . Transfer 2ml of the rehydrated content from vial 2026MH01R3-V2 to the separately prepared the enrichment broth for S. aureus & Pseudomonas aeruginosa each ensuring thorough homogenization. Proceed with the routine analysis. Vial 2026MH01R3-V3 Uncap the PT item vial 2026MH01R3-V3 aseptically and rehydrate using 5ml sterile saline peptone water (0.1% Peptone with 0.85%NaCl). Recap securely and allow 5 minutes at room temperature for rehydration. Aseptically transfer 10g of PT item matrix from the container 2026MH01R3-2 to the sterile flask/bag/bottle and add 85ml of diluent. Empty rehydrated vial content from vial 2026MH01R3-V3 to this dilluent ensuring thorough homogenization. Perform serial dillution for 10:100000 and Proceed with the routine analysis for Total Plate Count. Vial 2026MH01R3-V4 Uncap the PT item vial 2026MH01R3-V4 aseptically and rehydrate using 5ml sterile saline peptone water (0.1% Peptone with 0.85%NaCl). Recap securely and allow 5 minutes at room temperature for rehydration. Aseptically transfer 10g of PT item matrix from the container 2026MH01R3-3 to the sterile bag/bottle/container and add 85ml of dilluent to it. Empty rehydrated content from vial 2026MH01R3-V4 to the dilluent ensuring thorough homogenization. Perform serial dillution for 10:100000 and Proceed with the routine analysis for Yeast & Mold. Raw Data Submission Upload clear photographs of plates for all analytes tested. Upload photographs of biochemical tests performed. Accepted formats: PDF | Max size: 5 MB each. Note: Ensure images are in focus and labeled with sample ID, dilution, and date. Reporting of Results PT Round: 2026MH01R3 Analytes to Report For this PT round 2026MH01R3, you are required to report results for the following analytes: Salmonella Reporting Basis: Per g Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia- 1st Edition, Part II, Vol II, 2.4.2 Pseudomonas aeruginosa Reporting Basis: Per g Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia- 1st Edition, Part II, Vol II, 2.4.2 Escherichia coli Reporting Basis: Per g Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia- 1st Edition, Part II, Vol II, 2.4.2 Total plate count Reporting Basis: cfu/g • Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia- 1st Edition, Part II, Vol II, 2.4.1 Yeast and Mould Reporting Basis: cfu/g • Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia- 1st Edition, Part II, Vol II, 2.4.1 Staphylococcus aureus Reporting Basis: Per g Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia- 1st Edition, Part II, Vol II, 2.4.2 Online submission only: Do not download/print this page. Use the Next button to proceed to result entry. Key Instructions (Read before you begin) Do NOT download or print this page — results must be entered and submitted online only. Use the Next button at the bottom to go to the results entry section. Double-check all entries before submission — changes may not be accepted after submission. Retain all raw data and supporting records (e.g., plate photographs, biochemical results, calibration logs) as per ISO/IEC 17025. Upload clear evidence where required — unclear/missing records may lead to disqualification. Avoid collusion — responsibility lies entirely with the participant. Click Submit once only — unsolicited re-submissions may result in only the first entry being considered. If you cannot proceed, ensure all required fields are completed. You will see a confirmation message upon successful submission. Use the specified methods, or an equivalent validated method capable of required accuracy. Obtain prior written permission for deviations. Results in inappropriate formats (e.g., “<”, “>”, or zero where not applicable) may not be considered. Read and follow the PT Protocol carefully before starting analysis. Consent(Required) I have read, understood, and agree to the above instructions and conditions.Please click on the consent to proceed with the result submission. PT Result Submission Program Code: 2026MH01R3 Last Date for Result Submission: 04th July 2026 Note: All fields are mandatory. Before starting the analysis, please ensure you have read the handling and analysis instructions carefully. Lab Code(Required)Please enter a number from 0 to 10.For lab code, refer to the sample forwarding letter sent along with the sampleSample Code(Required)Please enter a number from 0 to 10.Date of Result Reporting(Required) DD dot MM dot YYYY As filled in the registration formName of Participating Laboratory/ Organization:(Required) Name(Required) Designation(Required) Phone(Required)Email(Required) Start Date of Analysis(Required) DD dot MM dot YYYY End Date of Analysis(Required) DD dot MM dot YYYY Section 1Sample Vial(Required)2026MH01R3-V1Please select the appropriate vial codeMeasurand/Parameter(Required)SalmonellaPlease select the appropriate measurandParticipating ?(Required)Select from the DropdownYes – I will submit results for this parameterNo – I am not participating in this parameterResults(Required) Report as “Present/Absent” onlyUnits of Measurement(Required)Per gMethod Used(Required)Any other equivalent methodAyurvedic Pharmacopoeia- 1st Edition, Part II, Vol II, 2.4.2Media Used(Required)Incubation Conditions(Required)e.g. 37 Degrees for 24 hrsBiochemical Performed(Required)Any Confirmatory/Biochemical Tests Performed and their resultsAccredited as per ISO 17025 scope?(Required)YesNoApplicantSection 2Sample Vial(Required)2026MH01R3-V1Please select the appropriate vial codeMeasurand/Parameter(Required)E. coliPlease select the appropriate measurandParticipating ?(Required)Select from the DropdownYes – I will submit results for this parameterNo – I am not participating in this parameterResults(Required) Report as “Present/Absent” onlyUnits of Measurement(Required)Per gMethod Used(Required)Any other equivalent methodAyurvedic Pharmacopoeia- 1st Edition, Part II, Vol II, 2.4.2Media Used(Required)Incubation Conditions(Required)e.g. 37 Degrees for 24 hrsBiochemical Performed(Required)Any Confirmatory/Biochemical Tests Performed and their resultsAccredited as per ISO 17025 scope?(Required)YesNoApplicantSection 3Sample Vial(Required)2026MH01R3-V2Please select the appropriate vial codeMeasurand/Parameter(Required)S. aureusPlease select the appropriate measurandParticipating ?(Required)Select from the DropdownYes – I will submit results for this parameterNo – I am not participating in this parameterResults(Required) Report as “Present/Absent” onlyUnits of Measurement(Required)Per gMethod Used(Required)Any other equivalent methodAyurvedic Pharmacopoeia- 1st Edition, Part II, Vol II, 2.4.2Media Used(Required)Incubation Conditions(Required)e.g. 37 Degrees for 24 hrsBiochemical Performed(Required)Any Confirmatory/Biochemical Tests Performed and their resultsAccredited as per ISO 17025 scope?(Required)YesNoApplicantSection 4Sample Vial(Required)2026MH01R3-V2Please select the appropriate vial codeMeasurand/Parameter(Required)P. aeruginosaPlease select the appropriate measurandParticipating ?(Required)Select from the DropdownYes – I will submit results for this parameterNo – I am not participating in this parameterResults(Required) Report as “Present/Absent” onlyUnits of Measurement(Required)Per gMethod Used(Required)Any other equivalent methodAyurvedic Pharmacopoeia- 1st Edition, Part II, Vol II, 2.4.2Media Used(Required)Incubation Conditions(Required)e.g. 37 Degrees for 24 hrsBiochemical Performed(Required)Any Confirmatory/Biochemical Tests Performed and their resultsAccredited as per ISO 17025 scope?(Required)YesNoApplicantSection 5Sample Vial(Required)2026MH01R3-V3Please select the appropriate vial codeMeasurand/Parameter(Required)Total Plate CountPlease select the appropriate measurandParticipating ? (Section 2)(Required)Select from the DropdownYes – I will submit results for this parameterNo – I am not participating in this parameterResults(Required)Do not enter values in decimal points or symbols “greater than” or “less than”, etc. Values reported less that 2 or 1.8 wont be considered for final evaluation as per the standards, these values will be marked as RNC in the final report. Units of Measurement(Required)cfu/gMethod Used(Required)Any other equivalent methodAyurvedic Pharmacopoeia- 1st Edition, Part II, Vol II, 2.4.1Media Used(Required)Incubation Conditions(Required)e.g. 37 Degrees for 24 hrsBiochemical Test(Required)Any Confirmatory/Biochemical Tests Performed and their resultsAccredited as per ISO 17025 scope?(Required)YesNoApplicantSection 6Sample Vial(Required)2026MH01R3-V4Please select the appropriate vial codeMeasurand/Parameter(Required)Yeast and MouldFeacal coliformPlease select the appropriate measurandParticipating ? (Section 3)(Required)Select from the DropdownYes – I will submit results for this parameterNo – I am not participating in this parameterResults(Required)Do not enter values in decimal points or symbols “greater than” or “less than”, etc. Values reported less that 2 or 1.8 wont be considered for final evaluation as per the standards, these values will be marked as RNC in the final report. Units of Measurement(Required)Per gPer 25gcfu/gMethod Used(Required)Any other equivalent methodAyurvedic Pharmacopoeia- 1st Edition, Part II, Vol II, 2.4.1Media Used(Required)Incubation Conditions(Required)e.g. 37 Degrees for 24 hrsBiochemical Test(Required)Any Confirmatory/Biochemical Tests Performed and their resultsAccredited as per ISO 17025 scope?(Required)YesNoApplicantUpload Raw Data(Required)Max. file size: 512 MB.Upload clear photographs of plates, positive tubes and biochemical tests performed for all measurand or parameter tested. Equipment Used(Required)Reference Material/s Used (Include Traceability))(Required)Were all the equipment used calibrated ?(Required)Choose from Drop DownYesNo(Choose Yes/No as per the applicability) Organizations’ DetailsAccredited I Mention the discipline(Required)BiologicalChemicalApplicantApplicant I Mention the discipline If NABL accredited mention TC No(Required) e.g. TC xxxxxTested By(Required) Designation(Required) Authorized By(Required) Designation(Required) Consent(Required) I confirm that all results are accurate and obtained as per scheme instructions.I hereby confirm that I am authorized to submit this form. I have thoroughly checked and updated all required fields to ensure accuracy. I fully understand that once this form is submitted, the results cannot be altered under any circumstances. Furthermore, I acknowledge and accept full responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of all information provided in this submission.
