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The Analytical Scientist / Issues / 2026 / June / Are We Too Afraid of Our Instruments?
Chromatography Sample Preparation Opinion & Personal Narratives

Are We Too Afraid of Our Instruments?

An obsession with spotless systems means we risk working for our instruments, rather than the other way around

By Jennifer Field 06/29/2026 3 min read
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Clinical Report: Are We Too Afraid of Our Instruments?

Background

The effective use of analytical instruments is crucial in both research and clinical settings. Understanding the capabilities and limitations of these instruments can lead to improved methodologies and outcomes.

Data Highlights

No numerical data or trial results were provided in the source material.

Key Findings

  • Understanding instruments deeply allows for innovative applications beyond standard practices.
  • Large-volume injection techniques can improve sensitivity without unnecessary cleanup steps.
  • Solid-phase extraction (SPE) has associated costs and may not always be necessary.
  • Direct injection can be a viable alternative for cleaner samples, reducing complexity and waste.
  • Increasing injection volume can enhance detection sensitivity significantly.

Clinical Implications

Clinicians and researchers should consider the operational nuances of their instruments to optimize workflows and improve analytical outcomes.

Conclusion

A thorough understanding of analytical instruments is essential for effective methodologies.

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  2. Endangered Art of Medicine, The ASCO Post, 2018 -- https://ascopost.com/issues/june-25-2018/endangered-art-of-medicine/
  3. Developing an Instrument Training Strategy, Ophthalmology Management, 2010 -- https://www.ophthalmologymanagement.com/issues/2010/july/developing-an-instrument-training-strategy
  4. Embracing change - the transition to ISO 15189:2022 -- https://www.ukas.com/resources/resources/15189-transition-update/?utm_source=openai
  5. Comparison of a comprehensive liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight-mass spectrometry (LC-QTOF-MS) screen in whole blood with conventional immunoassay-based techniques, Office of Justice Programs -- https://www.ojp.gov/library/publications/comparison-comprehensive-liquid-chromatography-quadrupole-time-flight-mass?utm_source=openai
  6. Frontiers in Psychiatry — Resonance across cultures and faiths: examining the violin music’s role in emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being for sustainable societies
  7. Embracing change - the transition to ISO 15189:2022
  8. Comparison of a comprehensive liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight-mass spectrometry (LC-QTOF-MS) screen in whole blood with conventional immunoassay-based techniques | Office of Justice Programs
  9. Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs-Authorized Testing Panels, 4662-4668 [2025-00425] :: Department Of Health And Human Services :: Regulation Tracker :: Justia

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Jennifer Field

Professor, Environmental and Molecular Toxicology, Oregon State University, USA

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