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What do you need to know about mass spectrometry? A brief guide for endocrinologists.

Authors :
Corcuff JB
Ducint D
Brossaud J
Source :
Annales d'endocrinologie [Ann Endocrinol (Paris)] 2020 Jun; Vol. 81 (2-3), pp. 118-123. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Apr 11.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

In routine hormonology, liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LCMS) is now an established technique for androgen, urinary cortisol and metanephrine assay. It has the undeniable advantage of great analytical specificity, but with sensitivity that clearly depends on financial investment in a very high-end spectrometer. We describe the general principles of LCMS and the routine applications so far developed in hormonology. The purpose is to familiarise endocrinologists with the techniques under development and their pros and cons.<br /> (Copyright © 2020 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2213-3941
Volume :
81
Issue :
2-3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Annales d'endocrinologie
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
32340850
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ando.2020.03.021