Benzodiazepine Analysis by an Improved LC-MS/MS Method Illustrates Usage Patterns in Washington State

CONCLUSION: New illicit benzodiazepines have emerged regionally and nationally. The inclusion of novel drugs in LC-MS/MS assay was helpful in properly characterizing the epidemiology of benzodiazepine use in our patient population. This information will lead to better assay result interpretations and patient care, and our experiences provide a roadmap for other clinical laboratories looking to expand their testing menu or transition to new instrumentation.PMID:36934953 | DOI:10.1016/j.cca.2023.117274
Source: International Journal of Clinical Chemistry - Category: Chemistry Authors: Source Type: research