Agilent 6890 GC/5973 MSD Fast Drug Analysis Application Note

This document describes the characteristics of gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer, including electronic pressure control, fast GC furnace, etc., which makes gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer have extremely high productivity, and it can realize small volume sample injection and automatic data processing.


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Agilent
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Application Note
Language
English
Pages
6
File format
PDF
File size
486 KB
Published
02 July, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
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About this manual

This document details the use of the Agilent 6890 GC/5973 MSD system for rapid confirmation of drugs of abuse. It highlights advancements in separation sciences and software that allow for significantly reduced run times and increased productivity compared to traditional methods.

The text provides specific examples of fast analysis methods for common drugs including THC, amphetamines, methamphetamine, benzoylegonine, opiates, and PCP. It explains how the use of short columns, electronic pressure control, and split injection techniques enables analysis times of less than 1 to 5 minutes.

What's inside

  • Introduction
  • Instrumentation
  • THC / THCA Analysis
  • Amphetamines Analysis
  • d,l-Methamphetamine Analysis
  • Benzoylegonine Analysis
  • Opiates Analysis
  • Summary of Elution Times

Specifications

System Components6890 GC with 7673 or 7683 autosampler coupled to 5973 Mass Spectrometer
SoftwareG1701BA Productivity ChemStation
THC Analysis Time1.34 min
Amphetamines Analysis Time1.3 min

Frequently asked questions

What system is used for fast drug analysis?

The system consists of a 6890 GC with 7673 or 7683 autosampler coupled to the 5973 Mass Spectrometer.

How long does the THC analysis take?

The ultra-fast chromatography method for THC provides a run time of 1.34 minutes.

What software is used for data acquisition?

The G1701BA Productivity ChemStation software is used for data acquisition and application-specific drug analysis.

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