Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced the launch of a pesticide analyser reference package designed to enhance the way pesticides analyses are set up and performed.
The all-inclusive solution provides information on extraction, consumables and assists users in method development for the analysis of pesticides using the Thermo Scientific TSQ Quantum GC triple quadrupole GC-MS/MS.
The TSQ Quantum GC is used for interference-free, high-throughput, multi-residue screening of a large number of pesticides in a single analytical run, achieving good sensitivity, reproducibility and linearity.
Pesticide analysis poses a number of challenges for laboratories and operators due to the large number of pesticides, with a variety of chemistries.
The pesticide analyser reference package provides the means to meet these challenges, according to Thermo Fisher Scientific.
The package incorporates method information, consumables and procedures to facilitate and accelerate the analytical method development for challenging pesticide compounds.
This combination of materials and instrumentation has been developed to allow environmental and food safety testing laboratories become productive with new methods within days of installation.
The Thermo Scientific pesticide analyser reference package generates proven SRM transitions for almost 600 different pesticide compounds, saving valuable time.
Pesticides samples are extracted using the Quechers technique and can be searched using the CAS number, name or chemical formula making it quick and easy to identify pesticide usage and composition.
The reference package also offers a 'shopping list' for consumables and sample preparation methods, saving laboratory time and reducing consumables and columns wastage.
