Automation of PFAS Extraction in Firefighting Foam using SPE with Oasis WAX/GCB cartridges
This basic method provides the core methodology for translating a workflow into OneLab-executable script(s) as an attempt to fully or semi-automate a specific procedure. It demonstrates the benefits of automation and highlights OneLab capabilities and best practices to promote solution adoption, helping transition from manual to a more automated approach. It can be used alone or serves as a building block for a more complex workflow and is easily adaptable to users' requirements.
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Waters Corporation
Version 1, 16 Sep 2024 at 12:23 PM
A major component of many Class B firefighting fluids (FFF) is PFAS, particularly aqueous film forming foams (AFFF). However, the concentration of PFAS in AFFF is extremely high. Preparing FFF samples for LC-MS/MS analysis involves many labor-intensive pipetting steps. An automated workflow is described in this protocol to improve laboratory efficiency and reduce human error using Andrew+ and Extraction+, along with Oasis WAX/GCB cartridges, which maximizes PFAS recovery while reducing matrix interferences for LC-MS/MS analysis.
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This basic method provides the core methodology for translating a workflow into OneLab-executable script(s) as an attempt to fully or semi-automate a specific procedure. It demonstrates the benefits of automation and highlights OneLab capabilities and best practices to promote solution adoption, helping transition from manual to a more automated approach. It can be used alone or serves as a building block for a more complex workflow and is easily adaptable to users' requirements.
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Calibration curve for PFAS analysis in AFFF
Preparation of AFFF using Oasis WAX/GCB for PFAS Analysis
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Waters Corporation
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