The document introduces the QuEChERS method developed by researchers from the USDA, which simplifies the sample preparation process for pesticide residue detection in food. Agilent SampliQ QuEChERS kits are an effective tool for utilizing the QuEChERS method, aiming to improve efficiency and reliability.
Agilent Technologies presents the SampliQ QuEChERS kits as an efficient way to adopt the QuEChERS method for pesticide residue analysis. These kits are designed to improve laboratory productivity and reliability by simplifying the extraction and cleanup procedures for fruits, vegetables, and processed foods.
The document details two main stages of sample preparation: extraction and dispersive solid-phase extraction (SPE) cleanup. It provides specific selection criteria for different food matrices (e.g., fatty, pigmented) and lists available kit references containing pre-weighed salts and sorbents. This manual is written in French.
The standard procedure requires using either 10 g or 15 g of ground fruit or vegetable samples.
The kit contains 400 mg of GCB (Graphitized Carbon Black) and 900 mg of MgSO4.
The tubes have a capacity of 50 ml and are designed for 10 g of sample.