Price of the test:
$107 per analysis
Acceptable Matrices:
This method is applicable to all foods.
Limit of Quantitation:
Lower quantitation limit is 0.10 IU/100g
Sample Size Requirements:
10 grams
Equipment:
High Performance Liquid Chromatographys with Fluorescence detection
Reportable Units:
IU/100g
Turn Around Time:
7-9 Business Days
Is Rush Available?
Yes
Method Reference:
AACC 86-06
Method Description:
Samples are saponified by refluxing in ethanolic KOH. The extracts are diluted to known volumes and are submitted to reverse-phase HPLC analysis using a C8 column with isocratic elution. Alpha-tocopherol is detected using a fluorescence detector. Quantitation is performed by comparison to a standard curve.
Information Required by Submitter:
Please supply estimate.
Additional Information:
This test is ISO/IEC 17025 accredited through A2LA, Certificate # 2769.01.
Vitamin E is also known as alpha-tocopherol.
This method is applicable to all foods.