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LCGC Asia Pacific
25 June 2015
The LCGC Blog: Forensics, Lawyers, and Method Validation — Surprising Knowledge Gaps
For the analytical community, method validation in some form or another is a natural extension of best practice in the analytical laboratory. However, the notion of method validation and many aspects of detailed forensics analysis are not well understood by most lawyers and judges.
A Simple Cleanup Protocol Using a Novel SPE Device for UPLC-MS/MS
In this experiment a new solid phase extraction (SPE) device, the Oasis PRiME HLB Cartridge, was used in the sample preparation of milk samples as a cleanup method for multi-residue veterinary drug analysis. Sample extraction, chromatographic and mass parameters were all optimized. This method is simple, rapid, and accurate, suitable for multi-residue veterinary drug analysis of milk.
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LCGC TV: Rudolf Krska on Mycotoxin Analysis Using LC–MS–MS
Rudolf Krska from BOKU, IFA-Tulln, in Vienna, Austria, explains why mycotoxin analysis is important and describes the analytical challenges faced.
 

Photo Credit: Simon Smith/Getty Images 		Communicating Data: Is Your Transmitter Faulty?
You may be the best chromatographer with the best instruments and resources, but if you are unable to properly communicate your results, you may as well not bother. Incognito offers tips for how to communicate effectively.
New VICI miniPDD Helium Inonization Detector
The VICI miniPDD (PDHID) uses about one fifth (20%) the amount of helium as the current versions, giving up only a bit of sensitivity and dynamic range. It is approximately one half the size of the D-4 series, but has nearly the same sensitivity — about 100 ppb for fixed gases. It is particularly well suited where the high cost of helium becomes a consideration.
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Photo Credit: Cordula Damm/EyeEm/Getty Images		 An Improved GC–MS Method for Cigarette Smoke Characterization Using a Novel Cold Trap, Dual Column, and Cryofocusing System
The development of a novel trapping system and a modified GC–MS layout (using dual chromatographic columns and cryogenic focusing devices) has enabled a major improvement in the chromatographic separation of volatile and semivolatile compounds in cigarette smoke. This improvement has led to the potential for identifying compounds that are usually masked by the solvent peak.

Photo Credit: Dwight Nadig/Getty Images		 Identifying Fracking Contamination of Drinking Water Using GC×GC–TOF-MS
Scientists investigating an isolated contamination incident have published data from their study, demonstrating the application of comprehensive 2D gas chromatography coupled with time-flight mass spectrometry (GC×GC–TOF-MS) to investigate fracking contamination in a drinking water source.
New ACE 1.7µm Advanced Selectivity UHPLC Phases
ACE Advanced Selectivity Phases offer chromatographers an extremely powerful tool for UHPLC method development and are now available with ultra-inert, high efficiency 1.7µm particles. These phases offer chromatographers greater choice for alternative selectivity, without compromising stability or robustness. Available 1.7µm phases include ACE SuperC18, C18-AR, C18-PFP, C18-Amide, CN-ES and C18 and all phases are fully scalable with existing 2, 3, 5 and 10µm particle sizes. Learn More
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Increased Sample Productivity Using High-Pressure Ion Chromatography
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MAb Charge Heterogeneity Analysis by CZE Series — A Case Study from Merck Sharp & Dohme
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Editors’ Series: Part 2: Application of Two-Dimensional Liquid Chromatography in Pharmaceutical Analysis
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