Compound Linearity DLa (mg L-1) RSD (%); n=5
Range (ug/L) Equation r
Microcystin-LR 0.1-10 Y=264+4272X 0.996 0.25 4.2
Microcystin-RR 0.5-10 Y=186+2164X 0.991 0.39 5.8
Microcystin-YR 0.3-10 Y=490+1550X 0.993 0.43 4.7
a Detection limits were estimated on the basis of 3:1 signal to noise ratios. RSD, relative standard deviation (concentration range tested: 01 - 10 mg MC-LR on MIP packed column.
Table 3: The linear range, detection limit (DL) and RSD of MIP-SPE method coupled with HPLC for the determination of microcystins (microcystin-LR, RR, YR).