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Analysis of Biofluids by Paper Spray MS: Advances and Challenges

NCJ Number
310968
Journal
Bioanalysis Volume: 8 Issue: 6 Dated: 2016 Pages: 589-606
Date Published
February 2016
Abstract

Paper spray MS is part of a cohort of ambient ionization or direct analysis methods that seek to analyze complex samples without prior sample preparation. Extraction and electrospray ionization occur directly from the paper substrate upon which a dried matrix spot is stored. Paper spray MS is capable of detecting drugs directly from dried blood, plasma and urine spots at the low ng/ml to pg/ml levels without sample preparation. No front end separation is performed, so MS/MS or high-resolution MS is required. Here, we discuss paper spray methodology, give a comprehensive literature review of the use of paper spray MS for bioanalysis, discuss technological advancements and variations on this technique and discuss some of its limitations.

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Date Published: February 1, 2016