The Analysis of Cyanotoxins in Drinking and Surface Waters by Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Quadruple Mass Spectrometry

Cyanobacteria produce secondary metabolites, some of which are toxic to higher order organisms, such as microcystins. Microcystins are highly soluble compounds that can induce severe hepatotoxicity; the risk to human health is a concern. This application note describes a method for the analysis of drinking and surface waters for 10 well known cyanotoxins - using liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry.