Analytical Chemistry & Spectroscopy
2 terms
Limit of Detection
Analytical Chemistry & Spectroscopy
Various
The smallest concentration of analyte that can be reliably distinguished from the blank.
LOD = 3σ_blank / m
Limit of Quantitation
Analytical Chemistry & Spectroscopy
Various
The lowest concentration at which the analyte can be measured with acceptable precision and accuracy.
LOQ = 10σ_blank / m