Accurate quantification of quinolones in marine sediment by UPLC-MS/MS after ultrasonic extraction and automated SPE clean-up

Key Points

• Quantifying quinolones in marine sediment shows effective detection and measurement, enhancing environmental assessments.
• The method achieves a detection limit of 0.2 ng/g for quinolones in samples from various locations.
• Analysis employs UPLC-MS/MS following ultrasonic extraction and automated solid-phase extraction for greater accuracy.
• These results support environmental monitoring efforts, indicating the need for improved detection strategies.