Abstract
This article brings practical guidance for organization of interlaboratory comparisons (ILCs) with small number of participants (n = 2–7) that is not arranged by a proficiency testing provider. The methodological guideline aims to provide practical advices in following technical requirements of small ILC organization: design of a scheme, preparation, packaging and distribution of ILC test items, instructions for participants, evaluation of results and participants’ performance, and participation report. The determination of the assigned value and standard deviation for proficiency assessment is also covered and is accompanied by the practical example where the assigned value is established using order statistics.
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