Heavy Metals

ICP-MS

Big Four

Method Description

This panel analyzes four toxic heavy metals (typically lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic) that can contaminate food products and pose serious health risks. Testing is important because heavy metals can bioaccumulate in the body and cause neurological damage, organ dysfunction, and developmental problems. The analysis ensures compliance with regulatory limits and protects consumer safety.

Analyte List

4
analytes
Analyte NameCAS #Type
Arsenic7440-38-2Measured
Cadmium7440-43-9Measured
Lead7439-92-1Measured
Mercury7439-97-6Measured

Technical Data Sheet

Test Name (LIMS/CoA)
Heavy Metals - Big 4
Method Name
Determination of Heavy Metals by ICP-MS
Method Code
ANA-TM-044
Platform Type
ICP-MS
Platform Details
ICP-MS with collision/reaction cell
Result Type
Quantitative – Panel
Reportable Unit
µg/g
Method References
USP <232>; USP <233>
Reference Modifications
Compendial method
Limit of Quantitation
Dynamic Reporting Limit: The reported LOD and LOQ
Acceptable Matrices
Food Products, Dietary Supplements, Botanicals (Raw Materials, Extracts, Finished Products), API (Isolates, Active Ingredients) Cannabis & Hemp (Plant Materials, Extracts, Isolates, MIPs)
*Prices and offerings are subject to change without notice.

Additional information

Sample digestion and ICP-MS quantitation follow USP <233>; results can be assessed against the USP <232> permitted daily exposure limits or product-specific specifications on request. Reported in µg/g (ppm) per element.

Heavy Metals
Big Four
qPCR
Heavy Metals
Test Code
HVMET
Status
Active
TaT
2–5 Business Days
Performing Lab
Cambium Analytica - In-House
Sample Needed
10 g
Accreditation
ISO 17025
References
USP
Category
Contaminant & Residue
Subcategory
Heavy Metals
Industries Available
Dietary Supplements
Food

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