Pesticide testing

Maximize uptime and let SCIEX help you become your customer's most reliable lab.

Food science- An appetite for accurate mass

Listen to the ASMS talk of Prof. Amadeo Fernandez-Alba and learn about HRMS application in food science.

Prof. Amadeo Fernandez-Alba

Head of the EURL-FV, European Reference Laboratory for Pesticide Residues

Multiresidue methods

Leading the way in pesticide residue testing

When it comes to the mass spectrometry analysis of pesticides, SCIEX understands what you need for your multiresidue methods. Prioritizing direct feedback from customers help us address these challenges in your lab:

    • Sensitivity and selectivity
    • Diverse chemical properties
    • Matrix effects
    • Parent compounds, metabolites and degradation products
    • Data analysis and Interpretation
    • Regulatory requirements
    • Method validation requires extensive testing
    • Sample throughput and analysis time
    • Adaptation to evolving requirements
    Our systems are reliable, efficient, and made for speed. With fast scanning speed, short dwell times and excellent data quality, your analyses are streamlined, allowing you to run more analytes in less time. Our fast polarity switching enables you to run all analytes of interest in a single run, while a wider dynamic range reduces the need for additional dilution steps during sample preparation.

    In addition to these advantages, SCIEX systems are highly regarded for their robustness. The Turbo V source design enables you to handle even the most challenging matrices, increasing uptime for your lab and delivering predictable dates to get results to your customers.

    Our team of experts provides comprehensive support to elevate your pesticide testing capabilities. SCIEX OS software is easy to learn and simplifies data processing, making your days in the lab easier.

    Work smarter, not harder.

    Your staff will thank you.

    Polar pesticide analysis

    Nofalab, LDAR24 and SCIEX share valuable methods to elevate analytical excellence

    Many laboratories encounter difficulties when analyzing polar pesticides such as glyphosate, glufosinate, AMPA, and fosetyl-aluminium. One of the major hurdles with polar pesticides is their tendency to have low retention times on reversed-phase LC columns due to their high polarity. This can result in poor separation, coelution with matrix components, and difficulties in achieving baseline resolution. Matrix-facilitated ion suppression or enhancement can adversely affect the accuracy and precision of quantitation. Polar compounds, especially when present in low concentrations, may not ionize as efficiently as nonpolar compounds, resulting in lower signal intensities. To overcome these challenges, careful consideration of mobile phase composition and sample cleanup is essential for the successful implementation and robustness of the analytical method.

    The method employs an ion chromatography (IC) column within a reverse phase (RP) system that utilizes mobile phases compatible with MS at a pH of approximately 9. These specific conditions optimize the detection of glyphosate using MS, achieving good retention and separation of the other analytes. This allows for the inclusion of as many polar pesticides as possible in a single analysis. The use of a QTRAP system further validates positive results through the acquisition of full-scan MS/MS spectra.

      • Suitable for difficult matrices such as herbs and spices. Large injection volumes make it possible to analyze water samples as well, all on the same column.
      • Column robustness over 2000 injections
      • Stability and signal intensity over 3 months

      Large panel pesticide workflow

      Keep your pesticide lab running

      • High sensitivity and robust triple quad systems
      • Intuitive software for all your data processing needs
      SCIEX Triple Quad 6500+ system

      Delivering the perfect balance of speed, performance, and sensitivity for your most challenges analytes.

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      SCIEX OS software

      Unleash the analytical power of the next-generation software platform for data acquisition and processing.

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      Service

      Keep your instruments performing at their peak, with multiple options for response time, repair coverage and maintenance.

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      Outlier removal with SCIEX OS

      Watch this 5 min video to see how easy it is to remove outliers from calibration lines in pesticide analysis.

      Automatic outlier removal algorithm

      Speed-up data processing on calibration lines.

      We understand the needs of residue testing laboratories

      From listening to our customers, we understand that residue testing laboratories face challenges ranging from technological and regulatory hurdles to operational and ethical considerations:

      • Analytical sensitivity and specificity
      • Regulatory compliance
      • Data management and reporting of large
      • data volumes
      • Sample matrix complexity
      • Multiresidue analysis and metabolites
      • Personnel training and expertise
      • Equipment maintenance and calibration
      • Emerging contaminants
      • Maintaining transparency and preserving trust with clients and regulatory bodies
      • Cost constraints related to equipment, staff and compliance

      Our teams will customize a solution for you, guiding you through every step, from initial consultations to post-installation support and efficient data management.

      We are with you every step of the way.

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