In the 2002 QCS manual, theres a $100 / year charge for submitting MUN data into the Sample Unknowns web site. Since MUN data isnt part of the AIPL program, why is QCS charging for it?
Since QCS is already collecting BF, protein, and SCC data in the Sample Unknowns web site, it makes sense to use the site to collect the MUN data there too. During the 2000 2001 auditing contract period, QCS created the site and allowed it to be used in this manner free of charge. Paul Sauve analyzed the data and National DHIA paid him for the analysis. While this provided National DHIA the information needed for their research of MUN comparisons, it was not fair for their members to pay for the service and provide the data to non-National DHIA members. When the latest laboratory fee structure was being developed, QCS had two goals in mind. One was to charge labs equitably based on the level of service being provided. For example, it takes more time to analyze the data from a lab with three lines of instruments than a lab with one line. Therefore, the fee should be higher. This was accomplished with the $100 / instrument analysis fee. The second goal was to arrange the fees so the labo
