LC-MS

LC-MS (liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry) is a powerful analytical technique that enables the detection, identification, and quantification of various compounds such as metabolites, lipids, proteins, and chemicals found in biological samples. It is widely used in research, clinical diagnosis and forensic science. LC-MS is used to separate and identify compounds in complex mixtures. The technique combines an ionization process, which allows the compounds to be detected, with mass analysis, which determines the identity of the compounds. This combination of techniques provides extremely sensitive and selective analysis with the ability to quantify small amounts of compounds. LC-MS is used to identify drug metabolites and to study the metabolic pathways of drugs in the body. It is also used to test for the presence of toxic compounds such as pesticides in food, and to detect and quantify hormone levels in the body. Furthermore, LC-MS is often used to detect biochemical markers in disease diagnosis.