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Validation parameters of the ICP-MS method aimed at determining trace element and toxic metal concentrations in whole blood.
| Element | Limit of detection (ng/g) | Limits of quantification (ng/g) | Maximum linear concentrations | Recovery (%) | Precision coefficient of variation (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fe | 40 | 130 | 250 | 99 | 5.5 |
| Cu | 1.5 | 5 | 250 | 89 | 5.3 |
| Mn | 0.4 | 1.3 | 250 | 97 | 5.5 |
| Zn | 150 | 500 | 250 | 97 | 6.0 |
| Se | 1 | 3 | 250 | 95 | 5.2 |
| Cr | 1.5 | 5 | 250 | 116 | 8.8 |
| Pb | 0.4 | 1.3 | 250 | 97 | 2.0 |
| Hg | 0.04 | 0.13 | 10 | 93 | 5.2 |
| Cd | 0.02 | 0.07 | 250 | 108 | 12 |
| As | 0.2 | 0.7 | 250 | 98 | 6.1 |
