Model Based Determination of Detection Limits for Proton Transfer Reaction Mass Spectrometer

Arendacká, B., Schwarz, K., Štolc, S., Wimmer, G., Witkovský, V. (2008). Variability issues in determining the concentration of isoprene in human breath by PTR-MS. Journal of Breath Research 2(3), 037007 (8pp).10.1088/1752-7155/2/3/037007Search in Google Scholar

Arinbruster, D., Tillman, M., Hubbs, L. (1994). Limit of detection (LOD) / limit of quantitation (LOQ): Comparison of the empirical and the statistical methods exemplified with GC-MS assays of abused drugs. Clinical Chemistry 40(7), 1233-1238.10.1093/clinchem/40.7.1233Search in Google Scholar

Cox, C. (2005). Limits of quantitation for laboratory assays. Appl. Statist. 54(1), 63-76.10.1111/j.1467-9876.2005.00470.xSearch in Google Scholar

Currie, L. (1997). Detection: International update, and some emerging dilemmas involving calibration, the blank, and multiple detection decisions. Chemometrics and Intelligent Laboratory Systems 37, 151-181.10.1016/S0169-7439(97)00009-9Search in Google Scholar

de Gouw, J., Warneke, C. (2007). Measurements of volatile organic compounds in the earth's atmosphere using proton-transfer-reaction mass spectrometry. Mass Spectrom Rev 26(2), 223-57.10.1002/mas.20119Search in Google Scholar

de Gouw, J. A., Goldan, P. D., Warneke, C., Kuster, W. C., Roberts, J. M., Marchewka, M., Bertman, S. B., Pszenny, A. P., Keene, W. C. (2003). Validation of proton transfer reaction-mass spectrometry (PTR-MS) measurements of gas-phase organic compounds in the atmosphere during the new england air quality study (NEAQS). J. Geophys. Res. 108(D21), 4682.Search in Google Scholar

de Gouw, J., Warneke, C., Karl, T., Eerdekens, G., van der Veen, C., Fall, R. (2003). Sensitivity and specificity of atmospheric trace gas detection by proton-transfer-reaction mass spectrometry. Int J Mass Spec 223-224, 365 - 382.10.1016/S1387-3806(02)00926-0Search in Google Scholar

Eurachem (2002). Accreditation for chemical laboratories. Environ Sci Technol. 36(7), 1554-60.Search in Google Scholar

Hansel, A., Jordan, A., Holzinger, R., Prazeller, P., Vogel, W., Lindinger, W. (1995). Proton transfer reaction mass spectrometry: on-line trace gas analysis at the ppb level. Int. J. Mass Spectrom. Ion Processes 149/150, 609 - 619.10.1016/0168-1176(95)04294-USearch in Google Scholar

Hayward, S., Hewitt, C., Sartin, J., Owen, S. (2002). Performance characteristics and applications of a proton transfer reaction-mass spectrometer for measuring volatile organic compounds in ambient air. Environ Sci Technol. 36(7), 1554-60.10.1021/es010218111999066Search in Google Scholar

Janiga, I., Mocák, J., Garaj, I. (2008). Comparison of minimum detectable concentration with the IUPAC detection limit. Measurement Science Review 8(5), 108-110.10.2478/v10048-008-0028-5Search in Google Scholar

Lavagnini, I., Magno, F. (2007). A statistical overview on univariate calibration, inverse regression, and detection limits: Application to gas chromatography/mass spectrometry technique. Mass Spectrom Rev 26(1), 1-18.10.1002/mas.2010016788893Search in Google Scholar

Lindinger, W., Hansel, A., Jordan, A. (1998). On-line monitoring of volatile organic compounds at pptv levels by means of proton-transfer-reaction mass spectrometry (PTR-MS) medical applications, food control and environmental research. Int. J. Mass Spectrom. Ion Processes 173, 191 - 241.10.1016/S0168-1176(97)00281-4Search in Google Scholar

Mocák, J., Bond, A. M., Mitchell, S., Scollary, G. (1997). A statistical overview of standard (IUPAC and ACS) and new procedures for determining the limits of detection and quantification: Application to voltammetric and stripping techniques (technical report). Pure and Applied Chemistry 69(2), 297-328.10.1351/pac199769020297Search in Google Scholar

PUBL-TS-056-96 (1996). Analytical detection limit guidance & Laboratory guide for determining method detection limits. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources - Laboratory Certification Program.Search in Google Scholar

Schwarz, K., Filipiak, W., Amann, A. (2009). Determining concentration patterns of volatile compounds in exhaled breath by PTR-MS. Journal of Breath Research 3(2), 027002 (15pp).10.1088/1752-7155/3/2/027002Search in Google Scholar

Smith, D., O P. (2005). Selected ion flow tube mass spectrometry (SIFT-MS) for on-line trace gas analysis. Mass Spectrom Rev 24(5), 661-700.10.1002/mas.20033Search in Google Scholar

Warneke, C., van der Veen, C., Luxembourg, S., de Gouw, J. A., Kok, A. (2001). Measurements of benzene and toluene in ambient air using proton-transfer-reaction mass spectrometry: calibration, humidity dependence, and field intercomparison. International Journal of Mass Spectrometry 207(3), 167-182.10.1016/S1387-3806(01)00366-9Search in Google Scholar

Zhao, J., Zhang, R. Y. (2004). Proton transfer reaction rate constants between hydronium ion (H3O(+)) and volatile organic compounds. Atmospheric Environment 38(14), 2177-2185.10.1016/j.atmosenv.2004.01.019Search in Google Scholar