Determinazione dell’etanolo con metodo enzimatico su matrici diverse

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ABSTRACT

Determination of ethanol using an enzymatic method in different matrices

Introduction: this study was designed to measure ethyl alcohol concentrations in blood samples of different matrices (Li-He plasma, K2-EDTA plasma and serum) with the DRI® method on the ILab Taurus analyzer. The aim of the protocol was to compare the values between the matrices K2-EDTA and serum with Li-He plasma. Furthermore, 18 real samples from the emergency room were used to compare the results obtained with the enzymatic method on both Li-He and K2-EDTA plasma in comparison with the GC/HS reference method.
Methods: serum, Li-He and K2-EDTA samples were obtained from left-over routine samples to obtain different pools (serum, Li-He plasma and K2-EDTA plasma pools). Samples with different expected concentrations of ethanol (range 0.00-2.22 g/L) were prepared in situ (60 samples for each matrix) by precise additions of a 10% ethanol solution. All these samples were stored at -20°C until use.
Results: in the expected concentration range between 0.42 and 0.85 g/L and around 0.8 and 1.5 g/L [which incorporates most of the legally permitted levels of BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) in Europe including Italy] the CV% obtained are all <5.0%. The GC/HS correlation with ILab Taurus for both plasma matrices, LI-He and K2-EDTA evaluated in 18 genuine samples was excellent.
Discussion: all the obtained results show that for all the matrices evaluated in the study, the analytical performances are highly satisfactory.

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