Table 4. Analytical proficiency test (Food Analysis Performance Assessment Scheme) for retinol, α-tocopherol, and cholesterol

Analytes Sample Assigned value Analytical value z-Score
Vitamin A1)(μg/100 g) Mixed fat spread 52.8 50.03 -0.6
Vitamin E2)(mg/100 g) Infant formula 11.0 12.02 0.9
Cholesterol (mg/100 g) Infant formula 521.0 508.90 -0.2
1)As retinol, the sum of cis- and trans-isomers.
2)As α-tocopherol content.