Fitting Linear Quadrupoles and Round Flight Tubes into the Square Clinical Laboratory: The What, Where, and Why of Clinical Mass Spectrometry
Interest in clinical applications of mass spectrometry continues to grow, as do the number of areas of laboratory medicine currently using this powerful technology. Several mass spectrometry techniques exist, with varying degrees of success to date in the clinical environment. This presentation will discuss the most common types of mass spectrometry found in the clinical laboratory, areas where each has found success, and comparisons of these technologies for specific applications. In addition, a brief overview of old and new challenges with clinical mass spectrometry will be discussed.
