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A Fast Dilute-And-Shoot Method for Simultaneous 5-Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid (5-HIAA), Vanillylmandelic Acid (VMA), and Homovanillic Acid (HVA) LC-MS/MS Analysis in Human Urine
6 Jun 2017In this partial validation study, the performance of a fast dilute-and-shoot LC-MS/MS method is demonstrated using a Raptor™ Biphenyl column for the simultaneous analysis of 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA), vanillylmandelic acid (VMA), and homovanillic acid (HVA) in human urine. Excellent results were obtained for linearity, accuracy, and precision. With this method, these serotonin and catecholamine metabolites can be measured in human urine with a 5-minute total analysis time. The analytical method is applicable to clinical labs that require a combination of fast analysis times and low-cost sample preparation procedures for 5-HIAA, VMA, and HVA using LC-MS/MS analysis.
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LC-MSLC-MS (liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry) systems and equipment are used for separation and quantitative analysis of complex mixtures, combining liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry. Quantify proteins, contaminants, pesticides or screen for drug metabolites with a high level of sensitivity. LC-MS systems and equipment include reverse phase, normal phase and specialized columns integrated with various MS detectors such as time-of-flight (TOF), quadrupole, orbitrap or ion trap mass analyzers. LC-MS/MS instruments equipped with a qTOF or triple quadrupole analyzer give greater sensitivity and resolving power to your analysis. Find the best LC-MS equipment in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.Method ValidationMethod validation is the process used to prove that the analytical procedure used for a particular test is capable of providing suitable data.UrineThe analysis of urine is important in medicinal, anti-doping, forensic and life sciences applications. The ability to evaluate what someone has ingested through their urine enables fast detection and diagnosis of certain illnesses.
