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Validation of the Method for Determination of Pesticide Residues by Gas Chromatography – Triple-Stage Quadrupole Mass Spectrometry
20 Nov 2015This application note reports on in-house validation results and assessment of performance parameters of a complete multi-residue pesticide analysis method employing QuEChERS sample preparation kits, sample measurement by the newly developed Thermo Scientific™ TSQ™ 8000 Pesticide Analyzer system and rapid data analysis by Thermo Scientific™ TraceFinder™ software.
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GC-MS GC-MS (gas chromatography-mass spectrometry) instruments and equipment are used to separate, quantify and identify mixtures of small and volatile compounds, such as polycyclic aromatics, fatty acids and alcohols. Often used in drug detection, forensic investigation and environmental analysis for pesticides and contaminants, GC-MS is a powerful addition to your lab’s analytical capabilities. GC-MS/MS instruments equipped with a qTOF or triple quadrupole analyzers can give greater sensitivity and resolution to your analysis. Find the best GC-MS instruments and equipment in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.QuEChERSThe QuEChERS (Quick, Easy, Cheap, Effective, Rugged, and Safe) method is a streamlined approach that is used to extract multi-residue target compounds from food samples. It is most commonly used by analytical chemists studying pesticide residues in food.PesticidesPesticides are used to protect crops from diseases, pests and unwanted plants. They are classed as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and can be harmful to humans. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) currently regulates the use of pesticides in the USA. Method ValidationMethod validation is the process used to prove that the analytical procedure used for a particular test is capable of providing suitable data.
