Interlaboratory Studies

IAEA organises biennial interlaboratory studies on the analysis of deuterium oxide by Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometry. This initiative supports quality-assured use of deuterium dilution techniques to assess body composition and breast milk intake.

Deuterium-enriched water samples are sent to participating laboratories free of charge. Laboratory results are submitted electronically for comparative analysis. The primary goal is to enable laboratories to self-assess their deuterium oxide measurements. 

There is currently no interlaboratory study open. The next study will be announced here and via mailing list of FTIR users.

For more information, please contact nahres@iaea.org