Evaluation of an Analytical Method Using GC-MS/MS and a 3-Layer Solid Phase Extraction Mini-Column for Pesticide Residues in Agricultural Products

Abstract

We developed a simple rapid analysis of multi-pesticide residues in agricultural products. In this study, we attempted to simplify the purification process, and reduce the amount and type of solvent used. The test solution was prepared by clean-up, a 0.5 mL aliquot of QuEChERS extract solution of agricultural products using a 3-layer solid-phase (C18/SAX/PSA) extraction mini-column, and the test solution was subjected to GC-MS/MS analysis, modified with a large volume injection and a stomach-type glass-lined injector. This method met the acceptability criteria of recovery (70–120%) and standard deviation of repeatability (RSD<25%) in 241–331 pesticides in 8 types of agricultural products.