Exploring the boundaries of bioanalytical quantitative LC–MS–MS

Abstract In this article, the boundaries of quantitative high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (LC–MS–MS) as a bioanalytical tool for clinical pharmacology studies are described. Although LC–MS–MS is a universal, sensitive, selective and fast technique, there are many limitations to overcome before a robust assay is developed.

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