(p)
Disposable syringes
.
–
3 mL (BD Biosciences, Franklin Lakes, NJ) or equivalent.
(q)
Graduated cylinders
.
–
Assorted sizes (VWR) or equivalent.
(r)
Magnetic stir bars
.
–
7.9 x 50 mm (VWR) or equivalent.
(s)
Autosampler vials/caps
.
–
1.5 mL silanized crimp top (VWR) or equivalent.
(t)
Microcentrifuge tubes
.
–
1.5 mL polypropylene (VWR) or equivalent.
(u)
Bottle top dispenser
.
–
5 mL acid resistant (Brand, Essex, CT) or equivalent.
(v)
Desiccator
.
–
glass (VWR) or equivalent.
Note
: Non-specific binding can occur with these analytes when using glassware, so plasticware
should be used at all times for standard/sample preparation. All laboratory plasticware should be
single-use whenever possible. Positive displacement pipets are also mandatory for pipeting to
avoid contamination and for accuracy with organic solvents.
B. Chemicals and Reagents
(a)
Water
.
–
Optima MS grade (Thermo Fisher Scientific, Waltham, MA) or equivalent.
(b)
Acetonitrile
.
–
Optima MS grade (Thermo Fisher Scientific) or equivalent.
(c)
Ammonium formate
.
–
Optima MS grade (Thermo Fisher Scientific) or equivalent.
(d)
Formic acid
.
–
Optima MS grade (Thermo Fisher Scientific) or equivalent.
(e)
Nitric acid
.
–
70% w/w, ACS grade (Avantor, Center Valley, PA) or equivalent.
(f)
Isopropanol
.
–
Optima MS grade (Thermo Fisher Scientific) or equivalent.
(g)
Desiccant
.
–
(VWR) or equivalent.
(h)
Reference Standard
.
–
L-Carnitine (USP, Rockville, MD) or equivalent.
(i)
Reference Standard
.
–
Choline Bitartrate (TCI, Tokyo, Japan) or equivalent.
(j)
Reference Internal Standard
.
–
L-Carnitine-d3 HCl (CDN Isotopes, Pointe Claire, Québec,
Canada) or equivalent.
Chol-08/Carn-07 (February 2016)
FOR ERP USE ONLY
DO NOT DISTRIBUTE