High-precision mycotoxin detection in grain extracts using HPLC-MS/MS
Mississippi State University offers a reliable service for detecting and quantifying mycotoxins in grain extracts using advanced HPLC-MS/MS technology. The solution provides accurate results for a range of mycotoxins, ensuring safety and compliance in agricultural products.
Overview
Mississippi State University presents a cutting-edge service for the detection and quantification of mycotoxins in proprietary grain extracts using high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS). This service is designed to accurately measure various mycotoxins, such as aflatoxin, deoxynivalenol (DON), fumonisin, ochratoxin, zearalenone, and T2/HT2 toxins. Leveraging over 20 years of experience in analytical testing, this method ensures precise and reliable detection, crucial for agricultural safety and regulatory compliance.
Technical specifications
- Core Technology: Utilizes HPLC-MS/MS, an advanced analytical technique ideal for detecting complex compounds in challenging matrices.
- Methodology: Adapts a modified QuEChERS-based mycotoxin detection method to maximize recovery from grain matrices.
- Instrumentation: HPLC-MS/MS instruments are calibrated with standard mycotoxin solutions, and matrix-matched calibration curves are developed to account for matrix effects.
- Sample Processing: Standard turnaround time of 30 working days, extendable for complex matrices.
- Quality Assurance: Includes the use of internal standards, proficiency testing, and rigorous review by experienced analysts.
Technology readiness level
Currently, the method is at Technology Readiness Level 4, indicating it has been validated in a laboratory environment and shows promise for reliable application in real-world settings. Future work includes further optimization and validation for emerging mycotoxins in diverse grain matrices.
About Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University is a comprehensive public land‑grant research university based in Starkville with a large residential campus and a statewide footprint. Industry connects through an adjacent research and technology park that co‑locates corporate tenants with university labs, prototyping spaces, and co‑op and internship pipelines. As the state’s land‑grant, MSU runs an extensive extension network and experiment stations that offer field‑scale testbeds and rapid access to partners across Mississippi. Research is supported by competitive funding from agencies such as NSF, USDA, DoD, and DOE. A dedicated technology transfer office streamlines IP, licensing, and startup formation, with corporate engagement staff shaping sponsored research.
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