| A |
EPA Flag - TIC is a suspected aldol-condensation product |
LNOTE |
| AA |
Kerosene range not reported due to overlap of hydrocarbons |
LNOTE |
| AB |
Diesel range not reported due to overlap of hydrocarbon range |
LNOTE |
| AC |
Heavier hydrocarbons contributing to diesel range quantitation |
LNOTE |
| AD |
Typical pattern for diesel |
LNOTE |
| AE |
Unknown hydrocarbon with a single peak |
LNOTE |
| AF |
Hydrocarbon response is in the C7-C12 range |
LNOTE |
| AG |
Hydrocarbon response is in the C9-C12 range |
LNOTE |
| AH |
Hydrocarbon response is in excess of C22 |
LNOTE |
| AJ |
Heavier hydrocarbon than diesel |
LNOTE |
| AK |
Lighter hydrocarbon than diesel |
LNOTE |
| AL |
Hydrocarbon response is in the C8-C12 range |
LNOTE |
| AM |
Hydrocarbon response is in the C12-C22 range |
LNOTE |
| AN |
Unknown hydrocarbon with several peaks |
LNOTE |
| AO |
Typical pattern for gasoline |
LNOTE |
| AP |
Hydrocarbon response is in the C7-C14 range |
LNOTE |
| AQ |
Hydrocarbon response is in the C9-C14 range |
LNOTE |
| AR |
Hydrocarbon response is in excess of C10 |
LNOTE |
| AS |
Heavier hydrocarbon than gasoline |
LNOTE |
| AT |
Lighter hydrocarbon than gasoline |
LNOTE |
| AU |
Injection precision not met |
LNOTE |
| AW |
Detection limit increased due to dilution factor |
LNOTE |
| AX |
Sample too dilute to quantify surrogate |
LNOTE |
| AY |
Matrix interference suspected |
LNOTE |
| AZ |
Surr. recovery outside of acceptance limits due to matrix interf. |
LNOTE |
| B |
EPA Flag - Analyte present in the blank and the sample |
LNOTE |
| BA |
Relative percent difference out of control |
LNOTE |
| BB |
Sample > 4x spike concentration |
LNOTE |
| BC |
Matrix spike out of control, lab control sample within limits |
LNOTE |
| BD |
Concentration value greater than 25% difference between columns |
LNOTE |
| BE |
Low surrogate recovery; analyzed twice |
LNOTE |
| BF |
Reporting limits raised due to high hydrocarbon background |
LNOTE |
| BG |
Reporting limits raised due to interelement interference |
LNOTE |
| BH |
Reporting limits raised due to high level of non-target analytes |
LNOTE |
| BI |
Sample does not resemble standard |
LNOTE |
| BJ |
Analyte detected in blank and sample |
LNOTE |
| BK |
Hexavalent chromiun not available; total chromium analyzed |
LNOTE |
| BL |
Compound unidentified at a second dilution |
LNOTE |
| BM |
Sustains ignition |
LNOTE |
| BN |
Ignites but does not sustain ignition |
LNOTE |
| BO |
Foaming during purge cycle |
LNOTE |
| BP |
Sample type i, a millable solid |
LNOTE |
| BQ |
Sample type ii, a liquid solid mixture |
LNOTE |
| BR |
Sample type iii, a non-filterable, non-millable sludge |
LNOTE |
| BS |
Insufficient sample available to follow standard QC procedures |
LNOTE |
| BT |
Insufficient sample to perform the analysis |
LNOTE |
| BU |
Sample analyzed after holding time expired |
LNOTE |
| BV |
Sample received after holding time expired |
LNOTE |
| BW |
Sample extract analyzed after holding time expired |
LNOTE |
| BX |
Sample stored at improper temperature |
LNOTE |
| BY |
Sample received at improper temperature |
LNOTE |
| BZ |
Sample preserved improperly |
LNOTE |
| C |
EPA Flag - Pesticide result confirmed using GC/MS |
LNOTE |
| CA |
Sample contains white precipitate |
LNOTE |
| CB |
Sample contains floculant material |
LNOTE |
| CC |
Sample contains free product |
LNOTE |
| CD |
Sample contains multiple phases |
LNOTE |
| CE |
Sample not homogeneous |
LNOTE |
| CF |
Sample releases strong sulfur odor |
LNOTE |
| CG |
Sample releases strong solvent odor |
LNOTE |
| CH |
Sample releases strong petroleum odor |
LNOTE |
| CI |
See narrative |
LNOTE |
| CJ |
Analyte concentration is in excess of the instrument calibration |
LNOTE |
| CK |
Initial analysis within holding time but failed QA/QC criteria |
LNOTE |
| CL |
Initial analysis within holding time but required dilution |
LNOTE |
| CM |
Reporting limits elevated due to low percent solids |
LNOTE |
| CN |
Hydrocarbon response in diesel range but does not resemble diesel |
LNOTE |
| CO |
Hydrocarbon response in gasoline range but does not resemble gas |
LNOTE |
| CP |
Analyte conc. detectable, but less than 10 times blank conc. |
LNOTE |
| CQ |
Analyte conc. greater that 10 times the blank conc. |
LNOTE |
| CR |
QC criteria not met, sample re-analyzed with similar results |
LNOTE |
| CS |
QC criteria not met due to analyte concentration near RDL |
LNOTE |
| CT |
QC criteria not met due to high level of analyte concentration |
LNOTE |
| CU |
Surrogate concentration diluted to not detectable during analysis |
LNOTE |
| CV |
Analysis was performed on a 2M KCl extract |
LNOTE |
| CW |
Carbonate alkalinity is zero because the sample's pH is < 8.3 |
LNOTE |
| CX |
Analysis was performed on a 0.01N HCl extract |
LNOTE |
| CY |
Analysis was performed on a deionized water extract |
LNOTE |
| CZ |
Homogeneity could not be readily achieved using routine methods |
LNOTE |
| D |
EPA Flag - Analytes analyzed at a secondary dilution |
LNOTE |
| DA |
Non-fuel components excluded from the results calculation |
LNOTE |
| DB |
QA results outside of acceptance limits due to matrix effects |
LNOTE |
| DC |
Sample produced an emulsion during preparation |
LNOTE |
| DD |
A precipitate formed in the extract during sample preparation |
LNOTE |
| DE |
Toxic interferences suspected |
LNOTE |
| DF |
Reporting limits elevated due to matrix interferences |
LNOTE |
| DG |
Reporting limits elevated due to sample dilution |
LNOTE |
| DH |
Reporting limits elevated due to insufficient sample quantity |
LNOTE |
| DI |
The estimated TIC conc. is < the standard method reporting limit |
LNOTE |
| DJ |
TIC identification based on mass fragmentation pattern only |
LNOTE |
| DK |
TIC identification based on RT and mass fragmentation pattern |
LNOTE |
| DL |
Quantified using 30-weight motor oil standard |
LNOTE |
| DM |
Multi-component hydrocarbon mixture |
LNOTE |
| DN |
2-Sigma Error |
LNOTE |
| DO |
Coelution |
LNOTE |
| DP |
Detected at or above the MRL; refer to reports |
LNOTE |
| DQ |
QC results not applicable because of sample matrix |
LNOTE |
| DR |
Spiked amount less than five times background level |
LNOTE |
| DS |
Batch Quality Assurance data from another project |
LNOTE |
| DT |
Method detection limit elevated |
LNOTE |