A Proficiency Test Sample is a test specimen that mimics an actual specimen in all possible aspects, except that its composition is unknown to the laboratory at the time of analysis, which is used to assess the laboratory"s capability to produce results within acceptable criteria.

Also known as a Performance Evaluation Sample.

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