SPE–UHPLC–MS/MS Method for Simultaneous Quantification of 50 Pesticide Biomarkers Across Nine Current-Use Chemical Classes in Human Urine
> 0.99), high sensitivity with limits of detection ranging from 0.01 to 0.88 ng/mL, and extraction efficiencies between 85% and 113%. Precision and accuracy were within acceptable ranges, with relative standard deviations generally below 15%. The method's robustness was confirmed through participation in external quality assessment schemes. Application to real samples revealed significant inter-individual variability in pesticide biomarker concentrations, with total measured biomarker levels ranging from 89 to 1242 ng/mL across the 10 individuals analyzed. This method offers comprehensive coverage of current-use pesticide chemical classes, including 30 biomarkers from the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) biomonitoring program, and demonstrates improved sensitivity and broader analyte coverage compared to existing methods. The developed assay provides a valuable tool for large-scale biomonitoring studies and environmental health research.
Authors
- Divya Pulivarthi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-2698-6181)
- Syam S. Andra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2839-6417)
- Ravikumar Jagani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7680-860X)
- Jasmin Chovatiya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-9925-7795)
- Sandipkumar Teraiya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7122-1970)
- Hiraj Patel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8973-4375)
Institutions
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Xenobiotics
- Published
- 2026-04-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/jox16020067
- Primary Topic
- Pesticide Residue Analysis and Safety
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences