Optimization of PFAS analysis in fish tissue samples through a simplified and automated sample preparation workflow

Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) testing has evolved rapidly in the past decade due to the severe health risks related to human exposure. As we expand our understanding of the prevalence of these toxic compounds, analytical laboratories must develop workflows to handle more challenging matrices.

This webinar demonstrates a homogenization, extraction, and concentration workflow that provides exceptional precision, accuracy, and detection limits for PFAS in fish tissue samples. In addition, we discuss how to overcome some of the challenges associated with PFAS extraction and determination by isotope dilution or extracted internal standard quantification. Through this collaborative effort, we are thrilled to introduce a new simplified and automated sample preparation workflow applicable to testing for PFAS in solid samples.

By attending this presentation, you will learn:

• How to simplify your lab's sample preparation workflows by eliminating manual transfer steps when processing samples for PFAS analysis.
• Tips for optimizing sample preparation and analytical performance to make sample analysis easier, more accurate, and more reliable.

Who Should Attend:

• Analytical laboratories performing PFAS analysis
• Laboratories testing tissue, soils, and biosolid samples
• Sample preparation, extraction, and analytical chemists
• Laboratories performing liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

Presenter: Lauren Dreyling (Chemist at the Indiana Department of Health)

Lauren has worked for the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) in a variety of roles for over nine years. Her most recent role is in the Chemical Threat/Opioid Surveillance lab working for the past five years on a variety of methods for LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, and LC-ICP-MS. She also takes an active role in method development for LC-MS/MS, LC-QTOF, and GC-MS/MS for a variety of matrices; both clinical and environmental. Lauren has been at the head of all PFAS method development (537.1, 533, and 1633) for IDOH since 2020.

Presenter: Evan Walters (Evan Walters (MSc), Market Segment Manager, Biotage)

Evan Walters is passionate about science and analytical chemistry in environmental, food and agriculture markets. A trained environmental chemist and geochemist, Evan uses his background in analytical chemistry to connect laboratories with products and workflow solutions to ensure their success. Evan received a Master of Science in Geochemistry from Southern Illinois University and is a published scientific author.