This workflow confirms and quantifies 31 drugs of abuse in oral fluid (including THC) in a 4.5‑minute LC run on the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/1149">Thermo Scientific Stellar mass spectrometer</a> using full scan + targeted MS2 (tMS2) with both HCD and CID fragmentation. With 1 µL injection and 0.1% formic acid in water/methanol mobile phases, the method supports ~13 samples/hour (up to ~320/day continuous operation) while maintaining confirmation performance via ion ratios.<blockquote><h5>Method at a glance</h5><ul><li>What matrix is tested? Oral fluid</li><li>How many drugs? 31 drugs of abuse (panel includes THC)</li><li>Run time? 4.5 minutes</li><li>Throughput? ~13 samples/hour → up to ~320 samples/day (24‑hour operation)</li><li>Injection volume? 1 µL</li><li>Mobile phases? 0.1% formic acid in water (A) and 0.1% formic acid in methanol (B)</li><li>MS acquisition? Full scan + targeted MS2 (tMS2)</li><li>Fragmentation? Compound‑optimized HCD and CID in the same targeted list</li><li>Confirmation strategy? Ion ratios with ±20% tolerance (typical confirmatory approach)</li></ul></blockquote><h3>Why oral fluid—and why speed matters</h3>Oral fluid is attractive for clinical and forensic toxicology because collection is simple and the matrix aligns well with high‑volume workflows (workplace/occupational, roadside, and other settings). The challenge is building a method that’s simultaneously:<ul><li>Broad enough for today’s drug panels</li><li>Sensitive enough to reach required cutoffs</li><li>Fast enough to keep sample queues under control</li><li>Confirmation‑ready (consistent product ions and ion ratios)</li></ul>A 4.5‑minute method is a practical lever here: compress runtime, raise throughput, and still keep confirmation quality by optimizing MS/MS conditions per compound.<h3>The LC method</h3>A short, efficient separation is the foundation of the workflow:<ul><li>UHPLC system: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/744">Thermo Scientific Vanquish Horizon UHPLC</a></li><li>Column: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/424">Thermo Scientific Accucore Biphenyl</a>, 50 × 2.1 mm, 2.6 µm</li><li>Mobile phase A: 0.1% formic acid in water</li><li>Mobile phase B: 0.1% formic acid in methanol</li><li>Injection volume: 1 µL</li><li>Gradient runtime: 4.5 minutes</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_4_5_Minute_Oral_Fluid_LC_MS_Method_to_Detect_31_Drugs_of_Abuse_Using_Stellar_MS_fd3f3e8ea4.jpg" alt="Thermo Fisher Scientific: 4.5-Minute Oral Fluid LC MS Method to Detect 31 Drugs of Abuse Using Stellar MS: Figure 1: Thermo Scientific Vanquish Horizon UHPLC system." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_4_5_Minute_Oral_Fluid_LC_MS_Method_to_Detect_31_Drugs_of_Abuse_Using_Stellar_MS_fd3f3e8ea4.jpg 120w," sizes="100vw" width="747" height="969"><h3>The MS method (Full scan + targeted MS2 with HCD + CID)</h3><h5>Acquisition approach</h5>This method uses a “two‑layer” strategy for quantitation + confirmation:<ol><li>Full scan (broad coverage, context, quantitative support)</li><li>Targeted MS2 (tMS2) (confirmation‑focused product ions, ion ratios)</li></ol><h5>The key differentiator: HCD and CID in one targeted list</h5>Instead of forcing every analyte into a single fragmentation style, the method uses both:<ul><li>HCD (beam‑type fragmentation)</li><li>CID (resonance‑type fragmentation)</li></ul><h5>Why that improves method development:</h5>Drugs of abuse span multiple chemistries. A single collision approach often works “okay” for most compounds—but one or two analytes can become persistent problems (weak qualifiers, unstable ion ratios, excess noise). Having both HCD and CID available in one method lets you optimize per compound and move faster.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_4_5_Minute_Oral_Fluid_LC_MS_Method_to_Detect_31_Drugs_of_Abuse_Using_Stellar_MS_3_e4a95651a2.jpg" alt="Thermo Fisher Scientific: 4.5-Minute Oral Fluid LC MS Method to Detect 31 Drugs of Abuse Using Stellar MS: Figure 2: Thermo Scientific Stellar mass spectrometer." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_4_5_Minute_Oral_Fluid_LC_MS_Method_to_Detect_31_Drugs_of_Abuse_Using_Stellar_MS_3_e4a95651a2.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="645" height="377"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_4_5_Minute_Oral_Fluid_LC_MS_Method_to_Detect_31_Drugs_of_Abuse_Using_Stellar_MS_5_88276eec6a.jpg" alt="Thermo Fisher Scientific: 4.5-Minute Oral Fluid LC MS Method to Detect 31 Drugs of Abuse Using Stellar MS: Figure 3: Full scan &amp; targeted MS2 methods, HCD and collision energies used." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_4_5_Minute_Oral_Fluid_LC_MS_Method_to_Detect_31_Drugs_of_Abuse_Using_Stellar_MS_5_88276eec6a.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="768" height="279"><h3>Why CID + HCD flexibility improves confirmation</h3>In this workflow, HCD performed well for most compounds. But for buprenorphine, HCD produced one dominant product ion with additional low m/z noise and noticeable residual precursor. Using CID generated two high‑intensity product ions and delivered consistent ion ratios across the calibration range.When your confirmation hinges on stable ion ratios, the ability to switch fragmentation mode (not just collision energy) is a method‑development advantage—especially for “problem analytes.”<h3>Controllable ionization</h3>Oral fluid methods often deal with limited sample volume and matrix effects. This workflow pairs low injection volume with ionization control using the Thermo Scientific OptaMax Plus HESI source.<ul><li>The OptaMax Plus HESI source supports high probe temperature capability (up to 650 °C).</li><li>In this study, a vaporizer temperature of 500 °C was used to help achieve sensitivity and improve relative peak areas across drugs of abuse.</li></ul>Why this matters: If you’re injecting only 1 µL, ionization stability and efficiency can be the difference between “meets cutoff” and “misses at LOQ.”<h3>Sample preparation</h3>Oral fluid panels become more challenging when THC is included because most drugs of abuse are basic, while THC is largely neutral, and that can stress extraction chemistry.In this workflow, oral fluid calibrators and samples were extracted using a mixed‑mode approach designed to recover THC alongside other drugs:<ul><li>Calibrators prepared across eight levels (broad dynamic range)</li><li>Extraction performed using mixed‑mode chemistry tips (SCX/WAX) in a dispersive SPE‑style workflow</li><li>Steps automated on a liquid handling platform to support high‑throughput consistency</li><li>Samples dried and reconstituted prior to LC‑MS analysis</li><li>Only 1 µL injected per run</li></ul>Even if your lab uses different automation or consumables, the method structure (fast LC + full scan + targeted MS2 with dual fragmentation) transfers well.<blockquote><h5>Throughput math</h5><ul><li>4.5 minutes per injection → 60 / 4.5 = 13.3 injections/hour</li><li>That’s ~13 samples/hour in typical phrasing</li><li>Over 24 hours: 13.3 × 24 = ~320 samples/day (continuous operation)</li></ul>If you run a single shift, just scale accordingly (e.g., ~106/day for an 8‑hour shift, excluding QC and overhead).</blockquote><h3>Performance summary</h3><h5>Sensitivity and linearity</h5><ul><li>Linearity from LOQs as low as 0.25 ng/mL up to 1,000 ng/mL (panel-dependent)</li><li>For THC specifically: LOQ at 1 ng/mL, with a dynamic range extending to 1,000 ng/mL in this evaluation</li><li>Across the panel, LOQs were reported as lower than recommended confirmation cutoffs referenced in SAMHSA guidance and NSC Tier 1 cutoffs (study-specific outcome)</li></ul><h5>Confirmation via ion ratios</h5><ul><li>Ion ratios evaluated using ±20% tolerance (typical confirmatory acceptance framework)</li><li>The workflow produced consistent ion ratios across calibrator levels for the full panel in this evaluation</li></ul><h5>Case sample comparison (real-world relevance)</h5>When compared against a validated triple quadrupole method for case study samples, the Stellar MS workflow:<ul><li>Confirmed the positive hits observed by the reference method</li><li>Reported a few additional positives for select analytes, attributed to lower LOQs</li><li>Highlighted an operational efficiency point: 1 µL injection in this method versus 20 µL injection in the compared method</li></ul><h3>FAQ</h3><div><div><ol><li>How long does the LC‑MS run take for the 31‑drug oral fluid panel? 4.5 minutes per injection using a short UHPLC gradient. &nbsp;</li><li>How many drugs of abuse can Stellar MS detect in this workflow? 31 drugs of abuse, including THC, using full scan + targeted MS2. &nbsp;</li><li>What MS/MS approach is used? A combined strategy: full scan plus targeted MS2 (tMS2) for confirmation. &nbsp;</li><li>Why use both HCD and CID? Because some analytes fragment better—and produce more stable confirmation ions/ion ratios—under one mode versus the other. Using both increases flexibility and speeds method optimization. &nbsp;</li><li>What injection volume is used? 1 µL of extracted sample. &nbsp;</li><li>What mobile phases are used? 0.1% formic acid in water (A) and 0.1% formic acid in methanol (B). &nbsp;</li><li>How many samples can you run per day? At 4.5 minutes/injection, throughput is ~13 samples/hour or up to ~320/day with continuous operation (actual throughput depends on QC and scheduling).</li></ol></div></div><h3>What makes this workflow “easy” to develop on Stellar MS</h3>Here’s the short list of features that directly reduce method‑development friction:<ul><li>HCD or CID in one method → optimize per compound, not compromise</li><li>Fast MS2 acquisition speeds (up to 140 Hz for MS2) → more data points across narrow peaks</li><li>Fast polarity switching (true 5 ms) → supports mixed panels efficiently</li><li>Adaptive RT (real‑time retention time window adjustment) → helps reduce reinjections when retention times drift (e.g., column aging) and supports method transfer from longer to shorter gradients</li><li>OptaMax Plus HESI source control → supports sensitivity at low injection volumes</li></ul>If you’re building a fast oral fluid confirmation workflow—or updating an existing DOA panel—this 4.5‑minute method shows how Stellar MS can combine speed, confirmation-ready MS2, and fragmentation flexibility (HCD + CID) in a single targeted workflow. Reach out to learn how to adapt the targeted list, collision settings, and scheduling strategy to your lab’s cutoffs and throughput goals.<blockquote>Visit us on&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/72003132/admin/dashboard/">LinkedIn:</a>&nbsp;#MassSpectrometry #OralFluid #DrugsOfAbuse #MethodDevelopment #HighThroughput</blockquote>

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<h2><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.isc2026.org/">ISC 2026</a></h2>The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/companies/314">International Symposium on Chromatography (ISC)</a> represents the oldest conference series on separation science. ISC symposia have been organised since 1956 in each even year. ISC is one of the premier meetings series for discussion of all modes of chromatography and separation science with a broad coverage of techniques and applications.<h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/events/644">35th International Symposium on Chromatography</a></h4>📆6. - 10. September 2026📍Prague, Czech Republic<h3>REGISTRATION</h3><blockquote>👉<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.czech-in.org/cmPortalV15/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2FcmPortalV15%2FPortal%2FISC26%2Fnormal">Register HERE for the ISC 2026</a>Late Registration until 25 August 2026</blockquote><h3>INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES</h3><h4>Activity 1: Discussion Session: Industry &amp; Education</h4><ul><li>Monday, 7 September 2026 | 16:30-17:50</li><li>Place: Club A</li><li>Moderators: Tony Edge and Deirdre Cabooter&nbsp;</li></ul><h5>Concept:</h5>This discussion session will explore the relationship between education in separation science in academia and the expectations of industry, focusing on how universities and companies can better collaborate to prepare graduates for successful careers in analytical laboratories and R&amp;D environments. The goal of the session is to provide perspectives from both academia and industry on how education in chromatography and related separation techniques can evolve to better reflect current technological, methodological, and regulatory challenges.<h5>Discussion Topics:</h5><ul><li>Bridging academia and industry: how both sectors perceive current cooperation and where improvements are possible&nbsp;</li><li>Graduate preparedness: which skills and competencies are often missing when entering industrial roles, and in which areas graduates typically excel&nbsp;</li><li>Approaches to teaching separation science: how chromatography and related analytical techniques are taught across different universities and regions&nbsp;</li><li>Industry support for education: examples of collaboration such as internships, industrial placements, joint teaching activities, or access to instrumentation&nbsp;</li><li>Experiences with academia–industry partnerships: what models of cooperation have proven effective in practice&nbsp;</li><li>Future perspectives: how education in separation science should adapt to emerging trends such as automation, digitalization, sustainability, and regulatory requirements&nbsp;</li></ul><h5>Format:</h5>Moderated panel discussion with short introductory remarks from invited speakers representing both academia and industry, followed by an interactive discussion with the audience.<h5>Panelists:</h5><ul><li>Shimadzu&nbsp;</li><li>Novartis&nbsp;</li><li>Jelle De Vos, RIC Group&nbsp;</li><li>Davy Guillarme, University of Geneva&nbsp;</li><li>Caterina Temporini, University of Pavia&nbsp;</li></ul><h4>Activity 2: Career Presentation&nbsp;</h4><ul><li>Monday, 7 September 2026 | 18:00-19:00</li><li>Place: Club A</li><li>Moderators: Adrian Clarke and Martina Catani</li></ul><h5>Concept:</h5>This session will provide an overview of career opportunities in separation science across industry, highlighting the wide range of professional pathways available to graduates and experienced scientists working in chromatography and related analytical disciplines.Participating companies will introduce their organizations, present typical roles involving separation techniques, and share insights into the skills and competencies they seek in candidates. The session is intended to support students, early-career researchers, and experienced professionals interested in exploring career options in industry sectors.<h5>Discussion Topics:&nbsp;</h5><ul><li>Overview of career paths involving chromatography and separation science&nbsp;</li><li>Entry-level opportunities for graduates and PhD holders&nbsp;</li><li>Positions for experienced scientists and technical specialists&nbsp;</li><li>Roles in R&amp;D, analytical development, quality control, regulatory science, application support, and instrument development&nbsp;</li><li>Skills and competencies valued by employers in separation science&nbsp;</li><li>Internships, graduate programs, and early-career development opportunities&nbsp;</li><li>Mobility between academia and industry&nbsp;</li></ul><h5>Format:</h5>Short presentation providing:<ul><li>overview of different carrier paths&nbsp;</li><li>introduction to the company and its activities related to separation science&nbsp;</li><li>examples of typical roles and career progression paths&nbsp;</li><li>information about current or expected hiring needs&nbsp;</li><li>advice for candidates interested in pursuing careers in industry&nbsp;</li><li>the session should include time for informal discussion, allowing participants to interact with company representatives and learn more about specific opportunities.&nbsp;</li></ul><h4>Activity 3: Job Fair</h4><ul><li>Monday, 7 September and Tuesday, 8 September 2026 | 12:30-14:00</li><li>Place: Club A</li><li>Main organizer: Adrian Clarke</li></ul><h5>Concept:</h5>The ISC 2026 Job Fair provides a structured opportunity for direct interaction between companies active in separation science and conference participants seeking career opportunities. The session is designed to facilitate efficient, focused conversations between employers and candidates interested in positions related to chromatography and analytical science.Participating candidates will submit their CV in advance allowing companies to review profiles prior to the event and identify potential matches based on expertise, experience, and career interests.<h5>Format:</h5>The Job Fair will follow a structured rotation format:<ul><li>Each participating company will be assigned a dedicated table&nbsp;</li><li>One company representative will meet candidates individually&nbsp;</li><li>Each candidate will have 5 minutes per meeting to introduce their background and interests&nbsp;</li><li>Participants will rotate between companies at timed intervals&nbsp;</li><li>Session timing will be managed by the organizer, with a signal indicating when to move to the next meeting&nbsp;</li></ul><h5>Candidates:</h5>Participants interested in joining the Job Fair are asked to:<ul><li>submit their CV before August 23rd &nbsp;</li><li>indicate areas of expertise and career interests&nbsp;</li><li>specify whether they are seeking internships, entry-level roles, or experienced positions&nbsp;</li><li>specify if you cannot be available on a certain day e.g. owing to poster presentation&nbsp;</li><li>send these materials to: <a href="mailto:careers@isc2026.org">careers@isc2026.org</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><h5>Companies:</h5>Confirmed participating companies to date include:<ul><li>Novartis&nbsp;</li><li>RIC Group&nbsp;</li><li>Shimadzu&nbsp;</li><li>further companies to be added&nbsp;</li></ul>Potential employers please register your interest to <a href="mailto:careers@isc2026.org">careers@isc2026.org</a> to participate in the speed-dating (first come first served basis).“Jobs position” board will be available in the Careers fair in the foyer in the symposium venue and attendees can visit the company booths in the exhibition hall or discuss with recruiting companies during the conference.<blockquote>Recruiters please send an email with your open positions to <a href="careers@isc2026.org">careers@isc2026.org</a> by the 23rd August and bring the job adverts to post on the jobs board (there will also be the possibility to upload the open positions to the Symposium app).</blockquote><h4>Activity 4: Discussion Session: Artificial Intelligence in Separation Science: From Concept to Practice</h4><ul><li>Tuesday, 8 September 2026 | 16:30-18:00</li><li>Place: Club A</li><li>Moderators: Bob Pirok</li></ul><h5>Concept:</h5>Artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven approaches are increasingly influencing analytical chemistry, offering new possibilities for method development, data interpretation, process optimization, and decision support. This discussion session will explore how AI is currently being applied in separation science, with a particular focus on practical implementation in industry environments.The session aims to provide a realistic overview of the current state of AI adoption, highlighting both successful applications and remaining challenges. Contributions from industry and academia will help clarify where AI already delivers value, where expectations may exceed current capabilities, and what developments are needed to enable broader implementation.<h5>Discussion Topics:&nbsp;</h5><ul><li>Current applications of AI and machine learning in separation science&nbsp;</li><li>Use of AI in chromatographic method development and optimization&nbsp;</li><li>Data analysis, peak detection, and automated interpretation of complex datasets&nbsp;</li><li>AI-supported troubleshooting and predictive maintenance of analytical instruments&nbsp;</li><li>Integration of AI into regulated environments (e.g., pharmaceutical industry)&nbsp;</li><li>Data requirements, data quality, and standardization challenges&nbsp;</li><li>Comparison between academic developments and real-world industrial implementation&nbsp;</li><li>Barriers to adoption, including regulatory considerations, validation requirements, and transparency of models&nbsp;</li><li>Future outlook: digital laboratories, autonomous method development, and AI-assisted decision-making in analytical workflows&nbsp;</li></ul><h5>Format:</h5>Moderated panel discussion with short introductory remarks from invited speakers representing both academia and industry, followed by an interactive discussion with the audience.<h4>Activity 5: Discussion Session: Sustainability in Separation Science</h4><ul><li>Wednesday, 9 September 2026 | 16:30-18:00</li><li>Place: Club A</li><li>Moderators: Gertrud Morlock</li></ul><h5>Concept:</h5>Sustainability has become an increasingly important priority in analytical science, driving the development of greener methods, reduced solvent consumption, improved energy efficiency, and more responsible laboratory practices. While academic research frequently proposes innovative sustainable approaches, their implementation in industry is often influenced by additional considerations such as robustness, regulatory compliance, cost efficiency, scalability, and long-term reliability.This discussion session aims to explore how sustainability principles are applied in real industrial environments and how collaboration between academia and industry can help translate promising research concepts into practical, validated solutions.By bringing together perspectives from both sectors, the session will highlight opportunities to better align research priorities with industrial needs and identify realistic pathways toward more sustainable separation workflows.<h5>Discussion Topics:&nbsp;</h5><ul><li>Reduction of solvent consumption and the transition to more environmentally friendly mobile phases&nbsp;</li><li>Miniaturized and more efficient separation and extraction techniques&nbsp;</li><li>Energy consumption and efficiency of laboratory processes and analytical instrumentation&nbsp;</li><li>Lifecycle considerations for columns, consumables, and laboratory waste&nbsp;</li><li>Metrics and approaches for measuring and evaluating the “greenness” of analytical methods&nbsp;</li><li>Regulatory constraints and requirements that may limit the implementation of greener analytical workflows&nbsp;</li></ul><h5>Format:</h5>Moderated panel discussion with short introductory contributions from invited speakers representing industry, academia, and technology providers, followed by interactive discussion with the audience.<h5>Panelists:</h5><ul><li>Sébastien Rolle, Shimadzu&nbsp;</li><li>Ken Cook, Thermo Fisher Scientific&nbsp;</li><li>Andreas Otto, Agilent&nbsp;</li><li>Janusz Pawliszyn, University of Waterloo&nbsp;</li><li>Giorgia Purcaro, University of Liège&nbsp;</li></ul>

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Analytical Services for Building Materials (Watrex Laboratory)

Comprehensive analysis of building materials by ion chromatography and gravimetry – salts, moisture, lime, gypsum, density, and absorption testing by Watrex Laboratory.

<h5>WI08101 – Determination of Water-Soluble Salts in Building Materials</h5><ul><li>Determination of chlorides, nitrates, and sulfates in aqueous extract using ion chromatography. Requires approx. 1 g of a homogeneous sample.</li><li>Price: 600 CZK excl. VAT</li></ul><h5>WI08102 – Determination of Moisture in Building Materials</h5><ul><li>Gravimetric method after drying the sample to constant weight. Moisture content is expressed in mass %. Requires at least 10 g of sample in sealed packaging.</li><li>Price: 300 CZK excl. VAT</li></ul><h5>WI08103 – Determination of Lime Content in Lime Mortars</h5><ul><li>After acid digestion, Ca and Mg content is determined to calculate CaCO₃ and MgCO₃. Sand content determined gravimetrically. Not suitable for cement mortars. Requires approx. 5 g of sample.</li><li>Price: 1,275 CZK excl. VAT</li></ul><h5>WI08104 – Semi-Quantitative Determination of Gypsum in Building Materials</h5><ul><li>Based on solubility differences of gypsum and alkaline sulfates. Requires approx. 11 g of sample.</li><li>Price: 1,100 CZK excl. VAT</li></ul><h5>WI08105 – Determination of Bulk Density of Building Materials</h5><ul><li>Performed using quartz sand displacement. Requires 30–50 cm³ of sample in pieces 2–4 cm.</li><li>Price: 440 CZK excl. VAT</li></ul><h5>WI08109 – Determination of Hygroscopic Moisture in Building Materials</h5><ul><li>Gravimetric method after equilibrium at 100% RH and drying at 105 °C for 2 hours. Requires approx. 10 g of sample.</li><li>Price: 440 CZK excl. VAT</li></ul><h5>WI08114 – Determination of Water Absorption of Building Materials</h5><ul><li>Gravimetric method from weight difference between dried and water-saturated sample. Bulk density determined simultaneously. Requires 30–50 cm³ of sample in pieces 2–4 cm.</li><li>Price: 4,495 CZK excl. VAT</li></ul><blockquote>10% discount when submitting 3 or more samples at once.</blockquote><blockquote><h3>Services – Laboratory</h3>The Watrex Analytical Laboratory will be happy to perform any of our standard analyses, custom analyses, or assist you with method development.We specialize primarily in liquid chromatography techniques and are ready to meet a wide range of requirements—from method development and optimization, through validation and verification of external methods, to training and troubleshooting.Our laboratory also manufactures and packs its own chromatographic columns and guard columns for basic HPLC modes (reversed phase, normal phase, ion chromatography, and ion exclusion chromatography).<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Watrex_Analyticka_laborator_fc8862fba5.jpg" alt="Watrex: Analytical Laboratory" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Watrex_Analyticka_laborator_fc8862fba5.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1569" height="637"></blockquote>

Advanced PFAS Analytical Services (ALS)

Comprehensive PFAS analysis in water, soil, sludge, and AFFF sites using LC-MS/MS. Detect 60+ PFAS compounds, meet EU limits, and ensure compliance with evolving 2025 regulations.

<h4>Advanced PFAS Analytical Services</h4><h5>Ensuring Compliance, Safety and Environmental Responsibility</h5>Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of synthetic chemicals widely used in industrial applications and consumer products. Their persistence in the environment and potential health risks have led to increasing regulatory scrutiny, particularly in drinking water and firefighting foam residues.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/ALS_Advanced_PFAS_Analytical_Services_c8d8b28b7c.jpg" alt="ALS: Advanced PFAS Analytical Services" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_ALS_Advanced_PFAS_Analytical_Services_c8d8b28b7c.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1604" height="502"><h4>Our Expertise</h4>We offer state-of-the-art analytical services for the detection and quantification of PFAS in:<ul><li>Drinking/ground/surface/waste water</li><li>Soil, sediment, sludge and biosolids</li><li>AFFF-contaminated sites and products</li></ul><h5>Using LC-MS/MS, our laboratories provide:</h5><ul><li>Ultra-trace level detection (ng range)</li><li>Analysis of over <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/enviromail_01_europe_the_scope_of_pfas_analyses_in_waters_and_current_state_of_legislation_6ebd4f1b6f/enviromail_01_europe_the-scope-of-pfas-analyses-in-waters-and-current-state-of-legislation.pdf">60 individual PFAS compounds</a></li><li>Non-targeted PFAS analysis like TOPA</li></ul><blockquote><h5>Contact Us</h5>Let us help you navigate the complex landscape of PFAS regulation and ensure your operations meet the highest standards of safety and compliance.<ul><li>+420 226 226 228</li><li><a href="mailto:customer.support@alsglobal.com">customer.support@alsglobal.com</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.alsglobal.eu/">alsglobal.eu</a></li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/ALS_PFAS_421ef75bea.jpg" alt="ALS: PFAS Analytical Services" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_ALS_PFAS_421ef75bea.jpg 156w," sizes="100vw" width="919" height="919"></blockquote><h4>Regulatory Context in Europe (2025)</h4>European legislation is rapidly evolving to address PFAS contamination:<ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/LSU/?uri=oj:JOL_2020_435_R_0001">The EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184) </a>mandates monitoring of PFAS, with a parametric value of 0.10 μg/L for the sum of 20 PFAS compounds</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=OJ:L:2006:396:TOC">Reach Regulation 1907/2006</a> and the key <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/1297/oj/eng">Amendment Regulation 2021/1297</a>, targeting the C9-C14 perfluorocarboxylic acids and related substances</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2025/04/10/soil-monitoring-law-council-reaches-deal-with-parliament/">The Soil Monitoring law</a> (provisional agreement april 2025) includes PFAS as part of the soil Health assessment</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/water/water-framework-directive_en">The Water Frame Directive </a>with EQS on surface and groundwater and considerations for sediments and biota</li></ul><h3>List of PFAS analytes and report limits for determining PFAS substances in water</h3>For the sum of PFAS, a limit of 0.1 μg/l has been set, which applies to 20 substances marked with an asterisk (*) in the text below.<h5>Group: Perfluoroalkyl carboxylic acids</h5>Analyte / Abbreviation / Standard method (μg/l) / Low-limit method (μg/l)<ul><li>Perfluorobutanoic acid / PFBA* / 0.01 / 0.002</li><li>Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid / PFMPA / 0.025 / 0.001</li><li>Perfluoropentanoic acid / PFPeA* / 0.01 / 0.0003</li><li>Perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid / PFMBA / 0.025 / 0.001</li><li>Perfluorohexanoic acid / PFHxA* / 0.01 / 0.0003</li><li>Tetrafluoro-2-(heptafluoropropoxy) propanoic acid / HFPO-DA / 0.02 / 0.001</li><li>Perfluoroheptanoic acid / PFHpA* / 0.01 / 0.0003</li><li>4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid / DONA / 0.01 / 0.002</li><li>7H-perfluoroheptanoic acid / HPFHpA / 0.01 / 0.001</li><li>Perfluorooctanoic acid / PFOA* / 0.005 / 0.0003</li><li>Perfluoro-3,7-dimethyloctanoic acid / P37DMOA / 0.01 / 0.001</li><li>Perfluorononanoic acid / PFNA* / 0.01 / 0.0003</li><li>Perfluorodecanoic acid / PFDA* / 0.01 / 0.0003</li><li>2H,2H,3H,3H-Perfluorooctanoic acid / H4PFUnDA / 0.02 / 0.0003</li><li>Perfluorooctanoic acid / PFUnDA* / 0.01 / 0.0003</li><li>Perfluorododecanoic acid / PFDoDA* / 0.01 / 0.0003</li><li>Perfluorotridecanoic acid / PFTrDA* / 0.01 / 0.0003</li><li>Perfluorotetradecanoic acid / PFTeDA / 0.025 / 0.0003</li><li>Perfluorohexadecanoic acid / PFHxDA / 0.05 / n.a.</li><li>Perfluorooctadecanoic acid / PFOcDA / 0.05 / n.a.</li></ul><h5>Group: Perfluoroalkylsulfonic acids</h5>Analyte / Abbreviation / Standard method (μg/l) / Low-limit method (μg/l)<ul><li>Perfluoropropanesulfonic acid / PFPrS / 0.02 / 0.001</li><li>Perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid / PFEESA / 0.1 / 0.001</li><li>Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid / PFBS* / 0.01 / 0.0003</li><li>Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid / PFPeS* / 0.01 / 0.0003</li><li>Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid / PFHxS* / 0.01 / 0.0003</li><li>Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid / PFHpS* / 0.01 / 0.0003</li><li>Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid / PFOS* / 0.005 / 0.0003</li><li>n-Decafluoro-4-(pentafluoroethyl) cyclohexane sulfonic acid / PFECHS / 0.01 / 0.0003</li><li>Perfluorononane sulfonic acid / PFNS* / 0.01 / 0.0003</li><li>Perfluorodecane sulfonic acid / PFDS* / 0.01 / 0.0003</li><li>Perfluorooctadecane sulfonic acid / PFUnDS* / 0.01 / 0.001</li><li>Perfluorododecane sulfonic acid / PFDoDS* / 0.01 / 0.0003</li><li>Perfluorotridecane sulfonic acid / PFTrDS* / 0.02 / 0.001</li></ul><h5>Group: Fluorotelomeric sulfonates</h5>Analyte / Abbreviation / Standard method (μg/l) / Low-limit method (μg/l)<ul><li>4:2 fluorotelomeric sulfonate / 4:2 FTS / 0.01 / 0.0003</li><li>6:2 fluorotelomeric sulfonate / 6:2 FTS / 0.01 / 0.0003</li><li>8:2 fluorotelomeric sulfonate / 8:2 FTS / 0.01 / 0.0003</li><li>10:2 fluorotelomeric sulfonate / 10:2 FTS / 0.01 / n.a.</li></ul><h5>Group: Perfluorinated sulfonamides</h5>Analyte / Abbreviation / Standard method (μg/l) / Low-limit method (μg/l)<ul><li>N-methyl-perfluorooctanesulfonamide / MeFOSA / 0.05 / 0.002</li><li>N-ethyl perfluorooctane sulfonamide / EtFOSA / 0.05 / 0.002</li><li>N-methyl perfluorooctane sulfonamidoethanol / MeFOSE / 0.025 / 0.002</li><li>N-ethyl perfluorooctane sulfonamidoethanol / EtFOSE / 0.025 / 0.002</li></ul><h5>Group: Perfluorooctane sulfonamidoacetic acid derivatives</h5>Analyte / Abbreviation / Standard method (μg/l) / Low-limit method (μg/l)<ul><li>Perfluorooctane sulfonamidoacetic acid / FOSAA / 0.01 / 0.001</li><li>N-Methyl perfluorooctane sulfonamidoacetic acid / MeFOSAA / 0.01 / 0.001</li><li>N-Ethyl perfluorooctane sulfonamidoacetic acid / EtFOSAA / 0.01 / 0.001</li></ul><h5>Group: Fluorotelomeric carboxylic acids</h5>Analyte / Abbreviation / Standard method (μg/l) / Low-limit method (μg/l)<ul><li>3-Perfluoropropyl propanoic acid (3:3) / 3:3 FTCA / 0.1 / 0.0003</li><li>n-2-Perfluorohexyl ethanoic acid (6:2) / 6:2 FTCA / 0.1 / 0.001</li><li>3-Perfluoropentyl propanoic acid (5:3) / 5:3 FTCA / 0.02 / 0.001</li><li>2H-Perfluoro-2-octenoic acid (6:2) / 6:2 FTUCA / 0.02 / 0.001</li><li>3-Perfluoroheptyl propanoic acid (7:3) / 7:3 FTCA / 0.02 / 0.0003</li><li>n-2-Perfluorooctyl ethanoic acid (8:2) / 8:2 FTCA / 0.1 / 0.001</li><li>2H-Perfluoro-2-decanoic acid (8:2) / 8:2 FTUCA / 0.02 / 0.001</li></ul><h5>Group: Chlorinated perfluoroalkyl sulfonic acids</h5>Analyte / Abbreviation / Standard method (μg/l) / Low-limit method (μg/l)<ul><li>9-Chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid / 9Cl-PF3ONS / 0.01 / 0.001</li><li>11-Chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid / 11Cl-PF3OUdS / 0.01 / 0.002</li></ul>*Analytes included in the sum of 20 PFAS in drinking water according to DIRECTIVE (EU) 2020/2184 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 16 December 2020 on the quality of water intended for human consumption.<h4>Applications</h4><ul><li>Site investigations and remediation planning</li><li>Compliance monitoring for water utilities</li><li>Environmental due diligence for industrial sites</li><li>AFFF legacy contamination assessments</li><li>Products compliance</li></ul><h4>Why Choose Us?</h4><ul><li>Accredited laboratories with experience in regulatory, diagnostic and scientific PFAS analyses</li><li>Rapid turnaround times and customizable reporting formats</li><li>Expert support for laboratories, environmental consultants, utilities, and industrial clients</li><li>Webinars by specialists in the field</li></ul><blockquote><h5>Read more about PFAS analysis:</h5><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/enviromail_02_europe_sampling_recommendations_for_pfas_to_maximize_data_quality_26c1da00bb/enviromail_02_europe_sampling-recommendations-for-pfas-to-maximize-data-quality.pdf">EnviroMail™ 02/Europe: Sampling Recommendations for PFAS to Maximize Data Quality</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/enviromail_10_europe_pfas_forever_chemicals_in_soil_a5b49ad7dd/enviromail_10_europe_pfas_forever-chemicals-in-soil.pdf">EnviroMail™ 10/Europe: PFAS: “Forever chemicals” in soil</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/enviromail_13_europe_passive_sampling_for_the_monitoring_of_pfas_in_water_feb2024_227a69e2dc.pdf">EnviroMail™ 13/Europe: Passive sampling for the monitoring of PFAS in water</a></li></ul></blockquote>

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