Recovery

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010030",
  "term": "Recovery",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The fraction of an analyte that is successfully extracted or detected from a sample matrix, expressed as a percentage of the amount originally present. It quantifies the efficiency of an analytical method in isolating the target substance from interfering components. A high recovery percentage indicates minimal loss of the analyte during sample preparation and analysis.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "toxicology"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1993, 65, 2003. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 1993)' on page 2089 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199365092003)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/recovery/"
}