Laboratory Test: Nicotine on surface wipes by NIOSH 9102/5524 GC/MS

Nicotine on surface wipes can be used as an indicator of the 3rd hand tobaco smoking, weeks after the smoking occured. LCS Laboratory is offering reliable analysis of surface wipe samples for traces of nicotine using Gas Chromatography with SIM Mass Spectrometry Detection. This one-of-a-kind test method that combines the versatility of the NIOSH 9102 sampling procedure and the accuracy of NIOSH 5524- GC MS methods delivers the best sencitivity in industry at 200 ng per sample.

Nicotine can be present in indoor environments due to secondhand smoke or as a result of industrial processes. Testing for nicotine contamination can help identify areas where smoking may have occurred or where smoke has traveled, allowing for targeted cleaning and remediation efforts. By minimizing secondhand and thirdhand smoke exposure, the health and well-being of individuals, particularly non-smokers and vulnerable populations such as children, can be protected.

Sample Collection

The samples can be collected on pharmaseutical grade alcohol wipes from one square foot surface to achieve better sensitivity. The client can collect surface wipe samples following the NIOSH 9102 procedure. This procedure provides standardized guidelines for sample collection to ensure consistency and accuracy.

Laboratory Analysis

Once the samples are collected, the client can forward them to our testing lab for analysis along with a request form. In the laboratory, we extract nicotine from the surface wipe samples and analyze the extract for Nicotine by NIOSH 5524 procedure using Gas Chromatography with empowered by Mass Spectrometry. Our testing procedure has a detection limit of 200 ng/wipe, allowing us to detect even trace amounts of nicotine.

Results and Reporting

Once the analysis is complete, we provide comprehensive reports that detail the nicotine amount in micrograms detected in each sample. Our reports include sample description, methodology, detection limits, and any additional findings or observations.

When it comes to nicotine surface analysis, LCS Laboratory is your trusted partner. Contact us today to discuss your testing requirements or to request a quote. We look forward to serving you and meeting your nicotine analysis needs ^©