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Details : C3RMMP5 - NIST LC/MS/MS reference method for folates (folic acid)

Type (acronym)rmp
Typereference measurement procedure
Unique Nomination NumberC3RMMP5
Analyte Namefolic acid
IUPAC IFCC NumberCAS59-30-3
Method capable of Traceability of Analyte to SI or Defined ProcedureSI
Applicable Matriceshuman serum
NameNIST LC/MS/MS reference method for folates (folic acid)
Organization that developed Validated MethodNIST
Measurement Techniques UsedLC/MS/MS
Comments 1Isotope Dilution
QuantityMass concentration
From (0)2
To (0)25
Unit (0)ng/mL
From (1)2
To (1)6
Unit (1)%
Peer Reviewed PublicationSimultaneous quantification of homocysteine and folate in human serum or plasma using liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry, Nelson B C, Anal. Chem., 2005, 77(11), 3586-3593
Measurand Clearly Definedyes
Review Team Namevitamins
Analyte Category NameVitamins and micronutrients
Non-CCQM Key Comparison ReportSRM 1955 value assignment manuscript - Anal. Bioanal. Chem., 2006, 385, 612-622
Measurement principle/techniqueLiquid chromatography mass spectrometry