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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2015 Jul 1.
Published in final edited form as: Biol Trace Elem Res. 2014 Jun 11;160(1):132–142. doi: 10.1007/s12011-014-0033-5

Table 2.

ICP-OES and ICP-MS analytes for each element.

ICP-OES Analytical Wavelengthsa
Element Wavelengths (nm)
Ca 393.3, (396.8), 422.6
Feb 238.2, 239.5, 240.4, (259.9)
K (766.4)
Mg 279.5, (280.2), 285.2
Na (588.9), 589.5

ICP-MS Analytical Massesc

Cr (52), 53
Fed 54, (56)
Mn (55)
Co (59)
Cu (63), 65
Zn (64), 66
Se 77, (78), 80
Mo 95. 96, (98)
a

All listed wavelengths were monitored for potential interferences, the reported wavelength is enclosed in parentheses.

b

Iron was only measured by ICP-OES for whole blood samples.

c

All listed masses were monitored for potential interferences, the reported wavelength is enclosed in parentheses.

d

Iron was only measured by ICP-MS for serum samples.