Mass spectrometry in the clinical laboratory – What is it about?

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Mass spectrometry in the clinical laboratory – What is it about?

The aim of this session is to provide a general overview of the principle of mass spectrometry, the different mass spectrometry instruments and different method principles (direct injection, sample preparation prior to analysis, single and multianalyte analysis). Applications related to these different instruments and methodological approaches relevant to laboratory medicine will be provided.


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At the end of this session, participants should be able to:

• Describe the principle of mass spectrometry
• Understand different methodological approaches used to measure analytes in laboratory medicine
• Summarize different areas in laboratory medicine where mass spectrometry is being used

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Moderator: Hubert Vesper

Presentation Title: Starting with the Basics: How Does Mass Spectrometry Work
Speaker: William (Bill) Clarke

Presentation Title: When and how to make the transition from conventional technology towards mass spectrometry
Speaker: Brian Keevil