3.2.4. Limit of quantitation and detection
Limit of quantitation (LOQ) and limit of detection (LOD) of the
method were calculated according to literature (European Pharmacopoeia,
2005). LOQ was determined as the signal to noise ratio of
10:1 and LOD was determined as signal to noise ratio of 3:1 of
averaged value of methyl myristate peak obtained during precision
determination experiments. The calculated value for LOQ was
0.03% and for LOD was 0.01% but values were corrected based on
established criteria for mass deviation to 0.1% for LOQ and 0.05%
for LOD. The obtained results for LOQ and LOD proved that the
method is sensitive enough for its purpose.