The Trace Element Analysis Core (TEA Core) laboratory specializes in low-level trace metal analysis and speciation in environmental and biological samples. We use inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) for metals analysis and coupled techniques (liquid chromatography and laser ablation).
Benefits of Analysis by ICPMS
Samples Analysis at the TEA Core
- Low level element analysis in a variety of biological, environmental, and agricultural samples.
- Arsenic speciation in soils, food, waters and urine.
- Laser ablation trace element analysis of teeth and hair.
- For laser ablation imaging of biological tissues, please visit the BNEIR site. BNEIR is a user facility within TEACore that is open to all biomedical researchers whose work addresses the mandates of the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS).
The TEA Core is supported by the Dartmouth Cancer Center through the NCI Cancer Support Grant and provides analytical support and method development for all the researchers in these programs. The Core also supports the Geisel Medical School Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) program in addition to all other Dartmouth researchers requiring elemental analysis.