TurboTrace® ABN SPE System: Fully Automated Multi-Cartridge Sample Preparation system
The TurboTrace® ABN SPE System is a fully automated, multi-cartridge, multi-fractionation solution capable of processing up to six samples simultaneously. It supports any solid-phase extraction (SPE) method requiring multiple cartridges or fractions, making it ideal for laboratories aiming to enhance workflow efficiency and productivity.
Key Features of the TurboTrace® ABN SPE System
- Simultaneous Processing: Runs up to six samples at once, significantly increasing throughput.
- Multi-Cartridge Compatibility: Handles SPE methods involving multiple cartridges or fractions with ease.
- Total Automation: Automates complex manual processes, minimizing hands-on time and reducing errors.
- Integrated Drying and Concentration: Combines extraction, drying, and concentration into a single streamlined step.
Applications of the TurboTrace® ABN SPE System
The TurboTrace® ABN SPE System automates existing manual techniques for advanced laboratory workflows. It is designed for use with ABN methods, including EPA Methods 625 and 8270D, which analyze semi-volatile compounds in a variety of matrices.
Challenges Addressed by the TurboTrace® ABN SPE System:
- Complex Compound Groups: Methods often include phenols, anilines, PAHs, phthalates, explosives, pesticides, and n-nitrosoamines, requiring tedious liquid-liquid extractions (LLE) with multiple pH adjustments.
- High Elution Volumes: Large elution volumes (>360 mL of methylene chloride) can lead to low recoveries and poor analytical precision.
- Manual Steps: The need for multiple manual steps increases the potential for human error and contamination.
How It Works
- Sample Loading: Samples are loaded onto the SPE cartridge using vacuum or positive pressure.
- Drying Step: Automated nitrogen drying replaces manual drying techniques, enhancing consistency and reducing errors.
- Fractionation: The system automatically fractionates analytes into acid and base fractions.
- Elution and Concentration: The analytes are eluted directly into the SuperVap® Concentrator, where they are concentrated to the final volume in an autosampler vial, ready for analysis.
This fully closed system ensures the lowest background levels, delivering reproducible and consistent results every time.
Benefits of Using the TurboTrace® ABN SPE System
- Streamlined Workflow: Automates every step from extraction to concentration, saving valuable time.
- Improved Accuracy: Reduces the risk of human error and contamination, ensuring reliable results.
- Enhanced Productivity: Processes multiple samples simultaneously, making it ideal for high-throughput laboratories.
- High-Quality Results: Delivers precise fractionation and consistent analyte recovery.
Why Choose TurboTrace® ABN SPE System?
The TurboTrace® ABN SPE System revolutionizes laboratory sample preparation by automating time-consuming, error-prone steps. Its advanced design integrates key processes, reduces solvent usage, and improves analyte recovery. For laboratories adhering to EPA Methods or handling complex analyte mixtures, the TurboTrace® ABN SPE System is the ultimate solution for achieving faster, more accurate, and reproducible results