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GC Data Handling Fundamentals
Introduction
Even after optimizing your chromatographic conditions to provide the best
separation possible, you may still have unresolved peaks or other situations
requiring special post-run Data Handling operations. For instance, you may want
to exclude solvent peaks from the total area when doing area percent
calculations. You may want to ensure that a very small peak in one part of the
chromatogram is detected, and not rejected as a noise peak. Another common
use for special post-run Data Handling is to fine tune your quantitation method.
This section will provide an overview of both how the Varian MS Workstation
software performs the peak processing and how you can use the software to
most efficiently meet your Data Handling needs.
Refer to the Calibration section for more information on calibration and
verification procedures. Refer to the Regulatory Compliance Manual for a
complete description of Data Handling algorithms and calculations. Refer to the
on-line help in Interactive Graphics for descriptions of all of the fields in the Data
Handling section of the Method.
Performing a Pilot Run
You may wish to use a pilot run to adjust the Data Handling parameters to their
proper settings. You can use Interactive Graphics to edit the Data Handling
section of your Method, and save this along with the Instrument Control sections
for automatic data analysis on your production runs.
Data Handling Methods can be developed using an iterative approach. You
change Method parameters, then reintegrate, and then determine if the results of
your changes are appropriate. If not, you repeat these steps until you have the
desired results. The Interactive Graphics application in the Varian MS
Workstation is designed to facilitate this iterative process. You can view your pilot
run and create a Peak Table by clicking on peaks of interest with the mouse. You
can add timed integration events graphically using the Interactive Time Events
window. You can even generate and review calibration curves used to calculate
results. Refer to the section Interactive Graphics for more information on these
procedures.
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