Comparison of liquid-liquid extraction-thin layer chromatography with solid-phase extraction-high-performance thin layer chromatography in detection of urinary morphine

Liquid-liquid extraction-thin layer chromatography （LLE-TLC） has been a common and routine combined method for detection of drugs in biological materials. Solid-phase extraction （SPE） is gradually replacing the tra- ditional LLE method. High performance thin layer chromatography （HPTLC） has several advantages over TLC. The present work studied the higher efficiency of a new SPE-HPTLC method over that of a routine LLE-TLC method, in extraction and detection of urinary morphine. Fifty-eight urine samples, primarily identified as mor- phine-positive samples by a strip test, ＇were re-screened by LLE-TLC and SPE-HPTLC. The results of LLE-TLC and SPE-HPTLC were then compared with each other. The results showed that the SPE-HPTLC detected 74% of total samples as morphine-positive samples whereas the LLE-TLC detected 48% of the same samples. We further discussed the effect of codeine abuse on TLC analysis of urinary morphine. Regarding the importance of morphine detection in urine, the present combined SPE-HPTLC method is suggested as a replacement method for detection of urinary morphine by many reference laboratories.

Rapid analysis of fifteen sulfonamide residues in pork and fish samples by automated on-line solid phase extraction coupled to liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry

The aim of this work was to develop an automated on-line solid phase extraction(SPE)with liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method for the detection of fifteen sulfonamides in pork and fish samples.Samples were extracted with 0.2%formic acid acetonitrile solution,purified by on-line SPE device with HLB column,then separated by XBridge C18 column,using 0.1%formic acid solution and acetonitrile as the mobile phase.Mass spectrometric data was acquired under multiple reaction monitoring(MRM)mode using positive ionization electrospray.Internal standard method was used in the quantification,good linear relationship was got in range of 0.1–100 ng/mL and correlation coefficient was higher than 0.9990.The limits of detection were in the range of 0.125–2.00g/kg and the limits of quantitation were in the range of 0.250–5.00g/kg.Recoveries of the method were in range of 78.3%–99.3%,relative standard deviation were lower than 10%.The method was simple,sensitivity,and could be used for routine supervision and analysis of fifteen sulfonamides in pork and fish.

Uncertainty Evaluation of Determination of Microcystin MC-LR in Environmental Samples by Solid Phase Extraction-Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry

To assess uncertainty of determination of MC-LR in environmental samples by solid phase extraction- ultra performance liquid chromatography- tandem mass spectrometry,the sources of the uncertainty were evaluated firstly,and the expanded uncertainty was calculated finally.The results show that when MC-LR concentration in the water samples was 0.50 μg/L,the expanded uncertainty was 0.00628 μg/L(k=2).

Development of a Rapid and Efficient Liquid Chromatography Method for Determination of Gibberellin A4 in Plant Tissue, with Solid Phase Extraction for Purification and Quantification

A new, rapid and efficient reverse phase Liquid Chromatography (RP-LC) method was developed for determination of Gibberellin A4 (GA4) in samples of flower stalk of Dasylirion cedrosanum and vegetative tissue of Epithelantha micromeris. Purification of GA4 was carried out by solid phase extraction (SPE), in Epithelantha micromeris. In the chromatography method was obtaining a retention time of 2.1 min, using Hypersil GOLD C-18 column (100 × 4.6 mm dim and size particle 5 μ), mobile phase 50/50 acetonitrile/water and a flow 1.0 ml/min. Detection was carried out by a UV detector set at 205 nm, and a quantization limit of 0.4 mg/L. The obtained correlation coefficient was 0.995.

Isolation and Purification of Unstable Iridoid Glucosides from Traditional Chinese Medicine by Preparative High Performance Liquid Chromatography Coupled with Solid-phase Extraction

An efficient preparative method was successfully developed for isolation and purification of unstable components from medicinal plant extracts, using a combined method of preparative high performance liquid chro-matography(HPLC) and solid-phase extraction(SPE). The aim of this study was to obtain an effective method with high preparative efficiency and importantly to avoid the transformation of unstable compounds. The preparative HPLC system was based on an LC/MS controlled four-channel autopurification system. The SPE method was performed with a C18 packing material to trap the target compounds and to remove the acidic additive derived from the mobile phase. Using this method, the unstable iridoid glucosides(IGs) as model compounds were successfully isolated and purified from the extract of Hedyotis diffusa Willd. Six IGs(including one new minor IG) and one nucleotide compound were simultaneously obtained, each with a purity of 91% as determined by HPLC. The structures of the isolated compounds were identified by UPLC/Q-TOF MS, UV, 1D and/or 2D NMR. It was demonstrated that the combination of preparative HPLC with SPE is a versatile tool for preparative purification of unstable compounds from complex natural products.

Determination of seven active components in Salvia miltiorrhiza herb by matrix solid phase dispersion combined with ion liquid extraction followed by high performance liquid chromatography

A low cost,rapid and sensitive preparation method of silica gel supported ionic liquid(SGSIL)combined with matrix solid phase dispersion(MSPD)followed by high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC)with ultraviolet detection(UV)is proposed,and it was applied to determine the seven active compounds in Salvia Miltiorrhiza herb.SGSIL and ionic liquid[BMIM]BF4 were used as the adsorbent and the green elution reagent in the MSPD procedure.Several extraction conditions including type of filler and elution solvent,the volume of elution solvent,material liquid ratio were optimized.Under the optimum conditions,the SGSIL-MSPD-HPLC method showed a low limit of detection(LOD,S/N=3)of 0.0122-0.8788μg/mL for standard solution,limit of quantification(LOQ,S/N=10)of 0.0406-2.9292μg/mL for standard solution,wide linear range from 1.56 to 2000μg/mL for all compounds for standard solution,correlation coefficients(r)of more than 0.9990,acceptable reproducibility(relative standard deviations,RSDs<3.54%),and precision of RSDs<3.36%for intra-day,RSDs<3.50%for inter-day.The satisfactory recoveries ranged from 96.4 to 102.5,with RSDs less than 3.45%.The developed SGSIL-MSPD method is easier and more suitable for the determination of the seven active compounds in Salvia Miltiorrhiza herb than the traditional ultrasonic extraction.It was an effective and efficient method for the extraction and quantification of the seven active compounds in traditional Chinese herbal samples.

Determination of Quinolone Antibiotics in Water Using Solid Phase Extraction-High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Fluorescence Method

[Objective] To develop a solid phase extraction-high performance liquid chromatography-fluorescence method for determination of quin- olone antibiotics in water. [ Metbod] The standard curves of four quinolones （norfloxacin, ciprofloxacin, Iomefloxacin and enrofloxacin） were pre- pared. The detection limit in water and recovery were determined. The water samples collected from different areas, river and tap water were trea- ted using solid-phese extraction method and analyzed by high performance liquid chromatography. Then the concentration of quinolones antibiotics was determined by fluorescence method. [ Result] The detection limit of quinolone antibiotics in water was 0.083 -0.248 μg/L, and their recovery was 63.7% -134.1%. The four quinolone antibiotics at different levels were detected in various water samples, and the total concentration of quin- olone antibiotics was 0.045 -3.969 μg/L. The total concentration of quinolone antibiotics was higher in the water samples collected from rivers in Shenzhen area than in the sewage samples. The four quinolone antibiotics could be detected in all tap water samples. [ CoaduLsion ] The solid phase extraction-high performance liquid chromatography-fluorescence method is feasible and effective to detect quinolones in water. In addition, this method needs low cost and can meet requirements of daily monitorina and analysis.

Molecularly Imprinted Micro-Solid-Phase Extraction for the Selective Determination of Phenolic Compounds in Environmental Water Samples with High Performance Liquid Chromatraphy

2,4,6-trichlorophenol molecularly imprinted suspension polymer has been prepared and applied to the molecularly imprinted micro-solid-phase extraction procedure for selective preconcentration of phenolic compounds from environmental water samples. The influence of functional monomer, cross-linker, polymerization condition, porogen, and the ratio of template molecule and functional monomer to cross-linker on the size of the obtained particles were investigated. It was found that methyacrylic acid as functional monomer, divinylbenzene as cross-linker, the molar ratio of template molecule and functional monomer to cross-linker was 1:4:20, the amount of AIBN was 100 mg, ultraviolet radiation at 365 nm were the optimal conditions, and at these conditions, the polymers had the best adsorption efficiency and had the monodispersity of 2 - 3 μm microsphere particles. The characteristics of the MIMSPE method were valid by high performance liquid chromatography. This MIMSPE-HPLC method has been successfully applied to the direct preconcentration and determination of phenolic compounds (phenol, 4-chlorophenol, 2,4-dichlorophenol, 2,4,6-trichlorophenol, pentachlorophenol) in environmental water samples.

Determination of Tetracyclines and Their Epimers in Agricultural Soil Fertilized with Swine Manure by Ultra-High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry

A rapid, sensitive and specific ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry （UPLC-MS） method was developed for the analysis of tetracycline antibiotics, including tetracycline （TC）, oxytetracycline （OTC）, chlortetracycline （CTC） and their 4-epimers （4-epiTCs） in agricultural soil fertilized with swine manure. Soil samples were extracted and cleaned-up with 10 mL EDTA-McIlvaine buffer solution （pH 4.0）, then cleaned-up and pre-concentrated using the Oasis MAX cartridge and then eluted with 1 mL solution by mixing formic acid, methanol and water at a ratio of 2：15：83 （v/v/v）. The purified samples were separated by an ACQUITY UPLC BEH C18 column using acetonitrile and water containing 0.1% formic acid mobile phase and detected by a single quadrupole MS. The limits of detection for the soil extraction method （LODsoil） ranged from 0.6-2.5 lag kg-~ with recoveries from 23.3-159.2%. Finally, the method was applied to an agricultural field in an area with intensive pig-fattening farming. Tetracyclines were detected in soil from 2.8 to 42.4 μg kg-1 soil. These results demonstrate that soil from swine farms can become severely contaminated with tetracycline antibiotics and their metabolites.

A novel surface molecularly imprinted polymer as the solid-phase extraction adsorbent for the selective determination of ampicillin sodium in milk and blood samples

Surface molecularly imprinted polymers （SMIPs） for selective adsorption of ampicillin sodium were synthesized using surface molecular imprinting technique with silica gel as a support. The physical and morphological characteristics of the polymers were investigated by scanning electron microscope （SEM）, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy （FT-IR）, thermogravimetric analysis （TGA）, elemental analysis and nitrogen adsorption-desorption test. The obtained results showed that the SMIPs displayed great adsorption capacity （13.5 lag/mg）, high recognition ability （the imprinted factor is 3.2） and good binding kinetics for ampicillin sodium. Finally, as solid phase extraction adsorbents, the SMIPs coupled with HPLC method were validated and applied for the enrichment, purification and determination of anapicillin sodium in real milk and blood samples. The averages of spiked accuracy ranged from 92.1% to 107.6%. The relative standard deviations of intra- and inter-day precisions were less than 4.6%. This study provides a new and promising method for enriching, extracting and determining ampicillin sodium in complex biological samples.

Liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry method for the estimation of lamotrigine in human plasma:Application to a pharmacokinetic study

A reliable,selective and sensitive liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry method was developed and validated for the quantification of lamotrigine in human plasma using lamotrigine13C3,d3 as an internal standard.Analyte and internal standard were extracted from human plasma by solid-phase extraction and detected in positive ion mode by tandem mass spectrometry with electrospray ionization（ESI） interface.Chromatographic separation was performed on a Chromolith s SpeedROD;RP-18e column（50-4.6 mm i.d.） using acetonitrile：570.1 mM ammonium formate solution（90：10,v/v） as the mobile phase at a flow rate of 0.500 mL/min.The calibration curves were linear over the range of 5.02-1226.47 ng/mL with the lower limit of quantitation validated at 5.02 ng/mL.The analytes were found stable in human plasma through three freeze（-20℃）-thaw（ice-cold water bath） cycles and under storage on bench-top in ice-cold water bath for at least 6.8 h,and also in the mobile phase at 10℃ for at least 57h.The method has shown good reproducibility,as the intra-and inter-day precisions were within 3.0%,while the accuracies were within 76.0% of nominal values.The validated LC-MS/MS method was applied for the evaluation of pharmacokinetic and bioequivalence parameters of lamotrigine after an oral administration of 50mg lamotrigine tablet to thirty-two healthy adult male volunteers.

Comparison of Different Cartridges of Solid Phase Extraction for Determination of Polyphenols in Tobacco by UPLC/MS/MS and Multivariate Analysis

The comparison of solid phase extraction（SPE） for the preconcentration and isolation of polyphenols in tobacco samples was carried out by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry （UPLC/MS/MS） and multivariate analysis.Several adsorbing materials of SPE（C18,NH2,SAX and OASIS） were investigated.It was found that the C18 and OASIS cartridges can not only speed up the purification process,but also simplify the SPE operation.A UPLC/MS/MS was used for the determination of polyphenols in tobacco samples after purification.All analytes were separated and determined in 2min.The limit of detection was 0.05 ng/mL.Cluster analysis（CA） and principal component analysis（PCA） were used for the analysis of 4 varieties（flue-cured tobacco,oriental tobacco,sun-cured tobacco and burley） in order to interpret the effect of planting and machining process on the concentration of polyphenols.The different types of tobacco samples could be easily clustered by CA.PCA on the chemical composition of tobacco resulted in two principal components（PCs） that take 84.2% of the total variance.The PCA and CA indicate that the polyphenols can be used for distinguishing tobacco types.

Determination of Sex Hormones in Antler Velvet by High Performance Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Eighteen sex hormones in antler velvet were determined by high performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry.The solid phase extraction was applied to eliminating the matrix effect.The experimental conditions were examined and optimized.Under the optimal conditions,the proposed method provides the good linearities and determination limits（0.2―1.0 μg/kg） of the analytes investigated.The recoveries ranging from 72.3% to 149.5% were obtained for the target analytes at two concentration levels.This method was applied to the determination of eighteen sex hormones in different kinds of antler velvet samples and the obtained results are satisfactory.The results indicate that the proposed method is suitable for the determination of sex hormones in antler velvet samples.

Matrix Solid-phase Dispersion Extraction of Alkaloids from the Roots of Aconitum kusnezoffii Reichb

Matrix solid-phase dispersion（MSPD） was developed for the extraction of four alkaloids, including aconitine, mesaconitine, hypaconitine and deoxyaconitine, from the roots ofAconitum kusnezoffii Reichb. The determination of the analyte was carried out by high performance liquid chromatography with UV detection. The alkaline alumina was used as sorbent. The mixture of acetonitrile and water was used as elution solvent. Several extraction parameters, such as type of sorbent, the ratio of sample to solid support material, type of the elution solvent and the volume of the elution solvent were tested. Mean recoveries ranged from 93.16% to 102.73%, with relative standard deviations from 0.27% to 4.17%. With the extraction efficiency and time expenditure taken into account, MSPD extraction should be a comparatively good method.

Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method for the estimation of adefovir in human plasma:Application to a pharmacokinetic study

An analytical method based on solid phase extraction was developed and validated for analysis of adefovir in human plasma. Adefovir-d4 was used as an internal standard and Synergi MAX RP80A （150rnmx4.6mm. 41am） column provided the desired chromatographic separation of compounds followed by detection with mass spectrometry. The method used simple isocratic chromato- graphic condition and mass spectrometric detection in the positive ionization mode. The calibration cuives were linear over the range of 0.50-42.47 ng/mL with the lower limit of quantitation validated at 0.50 ng/mL. Matrix effect was assessed by post-column infusion experiment to monitor phospholipids and post- extraction addition experiment was performed. The degree of matrix effect for adefovir was determined as 7.5% and ion-enhancement in five different lots of human plasma was 7.1% and had no impact on study samples analysis with 4.5 rain run time. The intra- and inter-day precision values were within 7.7% and 7.8%, respectively, for adefovir at the lower limit of quantification level. Validated bioanalytical method was successfully applied to clinical sample analysis.

Rapid Determination of Three Kinds of Microcystins in Environmental Water Samples by Disk SPE-Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry

A method of rapidly detecting three kinds of microcystins( MCs) in environmental water samples by using disk SPE- ultra high performance liquid chromatography- tandem mass spectrometry( UPLC- MS / MS) was established. Firstly,environmental water samples were extracted by disk SPE column( C_(18)),and three kinds of MCs were separated by Waters BEH C_(18) chromatographic column with acetonitrile- 0. 2% formic acid solution as the mobile phase. After the gradient elution separation,the external standard method was used for quantitative and qualitative analysis under MRM of UPLC- MS / MS. The results showed that the three kinds of MCs in the range of 0. 05- 10 μg / L showed good linear relation,and the correlation coefficients were higher than 0. 999 4,while the method detection limit was 0. 04 ng / L. Under 0. 1,1,and 5 μg / L standard addition for the same environmental sample,the average recovery was 82. 8%- 108. 8%,and the relative standard deviation of determination results was2. 1%- 10. 1%( n = 6). This method is rapid,sensitive and accurate,so it can be effectively applied in the monitoring of MCs in environmental water samples.

全自动固相萃取—高效液相色谱法测定现制饮料中7种合成着色剂

目的:建立一种全自动固相萃取—高效液相色谱双波长法测定现制饮料中7种合成着色剂的方法。方法:样品经纯水提取2次,离心后,合并上清液,调节pH至3~4。利用全自动固相萃取装置活化Poly-sery色素专用固相萃取小柱,并上样、淋洗、洗脱。洗脱液氮吹浓缩至200μL,用50%流动相A+50%流动相B混合液定容至1.0 mL。色谱柱采用C 18柱,流动相为20 mmol/L乙酸铵—甲醇,梯度洗脱,流速1.0 mL/min,进样量10μL,检测波长254,628 nm。结果:各物质在0.5~50.0μg/mL范围内相关系数均大于0.9999,方法检出限为0.023~0.179 mg/kg,定量限为0.078~0.598 mg/kg,加标回收率为92.4%~96.8%,相对标准偏差(RSD)为1.2%~4.2%。结论:该方法试剂使用量小,操作步骤简便,自动化程度高,回收率高,重复性好,适合于批量样品测定。

固相萃取结合高效液相色谱-串联质谱测定胎便中14种全氟和多氟烷基化合物

全氟和多氟烷基化合物(PFASs)是一类人工合成的物质,由于其热稳定、疏水、疏油等优良性质而被广泛使用于生活和生产中.PFASs具有环境持久性、生物累积性、多种毒性等特性,且可以通过胎盘屏障进入到胎儿体内,进而对胎儿健康产生潜在危害.胎便中积累了妊娠期间暴露于胎儿的外源性化合物,可用于监测PFASs对胎儿的宫内暴露特征.本研究基于固相萃取结合高效液相色谱-串联质谱技术,建立了胎便中14种PFASs的分析方法.采用乙腈/水(9∶1,V/V)对0.2 g冻干胎便样品进行超声提取,提取液经Envi-carb和Oasis WAX小柱固相萃取,0.1%氨甲醇洗脱.以10 mmol·L^(−1)乙酸铵水溶液和乙腈作为流动相对目标化合物进行梯度洗脱,采用Acquity UPLC BEH C18色谱柱进行分离,基于多反应监测负离子模式采集,内标法定量.结果表明,在2、5、20 ng·g^(−1)的加标浓度下,14种PFASs的回收率为65%—149%,相对标准偏差为3%—22%,方法检出限(MDLs)为0.001—0.149 ng·g^(−1),方法定量限(MQLs)为0.003—0.495 ng·g^(−1).使用该方法测定了10个胎便样品,ΣPFASs浓度范围为<MDLs—2.49 ng·g^(−1).该方法操作简单、便捷、灵敏度高且定量准确,为系统性研究胎便中PFASs的赋存特征及暴露风险提供了技术基础.

液相色谱-串联质谱法测定土壤、沉积物和水中3种新型除草剂残留

除草剂在杂草和有害植物防控上发挥着重要的作用,但其有效利用率低,大量除草剂进入环境中,对生态环境和人类健康构成了潜在威胁,因此建立环境样品中除草剂的残留分析方法尤为重要。该文采用电喷雾正离子源模式,建立了液相色谱-串联质谱法(LC-MS/MS)测定土壤、沉积物和水中异噁唑草酮、吡唑草胺和苯嘧磺草胺残留量的方法。土壤和沉积物样品经乙腈振荡提取、盐析后经C18固相萃取小柱净化,水样过滤后经C_(18)固相萃取小柱净化;再用LC-MS/MS测定样品中异噁唑草酮、吡唑草胺和苯嘧磺草胺的残留量。实验优化了仪器检测和前处理条件,考察了方法的线性关系、基质效应、检出限和定量限,并选取4种土壤、2种沉积物和水样进行了方法验证。在0.0005~0.02 mg/L范围内,异噁唑草酮、吡唑草胺、苯嘧磺草胺的线性关系均良好,r≥0.9961。3种除草剂在土壤、沉积物和水中的基质效应为-10.1%~16.5%。异噁唑草酮、吡唑草胺和苯嘧磺草胺的检出限分别为0.05、0.02、0.01μg/kg,定量限分别为0.2、0.05、0.05μg/kg。异噁唑草酮、吡唑草胺和苯嘧磺草胺在土壤、沉积物和水样中3个水平(0.005、0.1、2.0 mg/kg)下的加标回收率分别为77.2%~101.9%、77.9%~105.1%、80.8%~107.1%;相对标准偏差(RSD)分别为1.4%~12.8%、1.2%~7.7%、1.5%~11.5%。结果表明:本方法操作简单,方法稳定,定量准确,实用性强,可用于土壤、沉积物和水中异噁唑草酮、吡唑草胺和苯嘧磺草胺残留量的检测。

固相萃取-液相色谱-串联质谱法测定海参中62种兽药残留

目的建立固相萃取结合高效液相色谱-串联质谱同时测定海参中62种药物的检测方法。方法样品加水分散后经1.0%甲酸乙腈溶液提取,PEP固相萃取柱净化后,采用WatersX-Bridge-C18色谱柱分离、0.2%甲酸水溶液-甲醇为流动相进行梯度洗脱,使用选择离子监测模式检测。结果62种兽药在0.50~100.00ng/m L范围内呈现出良好的线性关系,线性相关系数r^(2)在0.9953~1.0000范围内。方法检出限为0.25~2.50μg/kg;在3个不同浓度添加水平下,62种兽药的平均回收率在70.3%~119.0%,批内和批间的相对标准偏差(n=5)为0.13%~14.90%,均小于15.00%。将该方法应用于30批次海参样品的检测,其中4批次样品的喹诺酮检测结果阳性,检出量为5.30~28.00μg/kg,与国家标准方法的检测结果相比,该方法对于本次喹诺酮药物筛查的准确率为100%。结论该方法灵敏度高,准确度和精密度良好,满足我国兽药残留检测要求,可适用于海参中62种兽药多残留的定性定量分析检测。