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Acceptable Ranges of Standards - and why they may be out

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Every Vintessential™ test kit includes a QC standard supplied with a Certificate of Analysis. Each standard is rigorously tested for accuracy, stability and consistency, with a known certified value.

When running a batch, the standard should be within ±10% of the value listed on the bottle or CoA.

✔ Reliable standards help verify both kit performance and analytical technique.

For example, the Malic Acid kit includes a standard of approximately 0.2 g/L.

If your result falls outside ±10%:

✔ Up to 10–15% may still be acceptable depending on your tolerance
✔ 20–25% variance usually indicates a pipetting or handling error
✔ Re-read the cuvette to confirm
✔ Review setup and reagent additions

Most deviations are caused by technique — not the kit itself.

“Run the standard every time. Verify performance. Test with confidence.”
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