Estimated Detection Limit

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-010097",
  "term": "Estimated Detection Limit",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "The minimum qualitatively recognizable signal above background for a target compound. The EDL is a detection limit specific to each sample analysis based on the noise signal measured near the retention time of a target compound or target isomer group. Being sample specific, the EDL is affected by sample size, dilution, recoveries of pre-extraction standard, chemical noise from sample extract, electronic noise from instrument, extract aliquot, relative response of instrument, etc.",
  "abbreviation": "EDL",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR 63.11426 (2023)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/estimated-detection-limit/"
}