Table 3.
Comparison of BMAA concentrations detected by HPLC-FD and ultra-performance liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry/mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS).
| Species | HPLC-FD * (ng/mg) | UPLC-MS/MS * (ng/mg) |
|---|---|---|
| Galeocerdo cuvier | - | - |
| Tiger a | 35.60 ± 1.90 | 19.20 ± 7.10 |
| Tiger a | 31.50 ± 2.60 | 20.68 ± 3.50 |
| Tiger a | 39.60 ± 4.70 | 33.15 ± 5.60 |
| Tiger a | 38.90 ± 5.10 | 20.17 ± 2.40 |
* Data presented as Mean ± Standard Error; a: Pacific Ocean; Four replicate biological samples were analyzed in triplicate to determine method reproducibility and ruggedness.