Performance Tests for the Evaluation of Computerized Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry Equipment and Laboratories

摘要

A series of ten general purpose tests are described which are used to evaluate the performance of computerized gas chromatography-mass spectrometry systems. All of the tests use the continuous, repetitive measurement of spectra method of data acquisition, and no selected ion monitoring tests are included. Evaluation criteria are given with each performance test. Some of the tests go beyond equipment performance, and may be used to evaluate the performance of laboratories using GC/MS for organics analysis.