Online interfacing of capillary electrophoresis (CE) with inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) has been accomplished using a laboratory-made nebulizer. The high resolution of CE is used for the separations of Pt species of standard solutions and real samples, followed by ICP-MS for element-specific detection within 12 min. The samples are analyzed immediately after sample preparation or after 2-4 h of aging in order to elucidate undesired species transformations which may occur before analysis. The method was proven not to impair the species during the analytical procedure while being a necessary prerequisite to judge time-dependent species transformations. Quality control aspects concerning species stability during the analytical procedure and stability of electrical current during nebulization were studied. A possibly interfering suction flow was estimated and found to be negligible. The results will serve as a basis for quality assurance in future investigations about Pt speciation in soil.