In the field of toxicology, ICP-MS plays a crucial role in the detection and quantification of toxic elements and [heavy metals](https://) in biological samples such as blood, urine, hair, and tissues. The high sensitivity and precision of ICP-MS make it an ideal tool for monitoring exposure to toxic substances and for conducting [biomonitoring](https://) studies. This technique is also used in forensic toxicology to detect poisoning and in environmental toxicology to analyze contamination in water, soil, and air.