What Are the Challenges in Instrumental Toxicology?
Despite its advantages, instrumental toxicology faces several challenges:
- Complex Matrices: Biological and environmental samples often contain complex matrices that can interfere with the analysis.
- Sensitivity and Specificity: Achieving the required sensitivity and specificity for detecting trace levels of toxicants can be challenging.
- Data Interpretation: The interpretation of analytical data requires expertise and can be complicated by the presence of overlapping signals or unexpected compounds.
- Cost and Accessibility: Advanced instrumentation can be expensive and may not be accessible to all laboratories.
