Introduction
A step‑by‑step transformation from zero PFAS capability to an accreditation‑ready workflow—now available as a full case study.
The prevalence of PFAS throughout today’s water systems is well documented and widely publicized. Water providers of all sizes have a responsibility to test for key regulated PFAS compounds to ensure drinking water safety.
A laboratory on the island of Corsica, France, recently embarked on developing a rugged and robust PFAS testing solution that could meet new national requirements. In this case study, the team at the Office d’Equipement Hydraulique de Corse demonstrates how they used the sensitivity, robustness, and ease‑of‑use of the QSight® 500 LC/MS/MS to comply with two major French decrees No. 2025‑1287 and No. 2025‑958 which mandate PFAS monitoring with a combined quantification limit of 100 ng/L across 22 regulated compounds.
Their goal: not just to meet the regulation, but to future‑proof the laboratory with quantification limits as low as 0.5–1 ng/L per PFAS.
What You'll Learn in This Case Study
Gain full access to explore how the Corsica team built a complete PFAS testing capability, including:
✔ A fully supported PFAS workflow, from blank slate to validated method
How a team with no prior LC/MS/MS or PFAS experience implemented a high‑performance PFAS method within six months.
✔ Overcoming challenges of island‑based laboratories
Insights on ensuring uptime, logistics support, consistent supply of PFAS‑free materials, and contamination control in remote locations.
✔ How the QSight® 500 LC/MS/MS delivered ultra‑trace performance
Why sensitivity, low noise, and robustness were critical to achieving quantification levels well below current legal thresholds.
✔ Method development aligned with French standards
Steps taken to build a workflow compatible with NF EN 17892, contamination‑control best practices, and COFRAC accreditation requirements.
✔ Skill‑building and knowledge transfer
How PerkinElmer helped operators master PFAS chemistry, instrument optimization, and advanced method validation.
✔ Results that improve public health and environmental protection
The impact of enabling the island to independently perform high‑sensitivity PFAS analysis for drinking water, wastewater, effluents, and more.
Why This Case Study Matters
With PFAS regulations tightening globally, laboratories must adopt workflows that are:
- Ultra‑sensitive
- Accreditation‑ready
- Robust and contamination‑controlled
- Practical for both large and small water networks
This case study shows precisely how one laboratory achieved all of the above with a replicable model you can apply to your organization.
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