Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry in fat-soluble vitamin deficiency

Clin Chim Acta. 2023 Aug 1:548:117469. doi: 10.1016/j.cca.2023.117469. Epub 2023 Jul 5.

Abstract

Fat-soluble vitamins, including vitamins A, D, E, and K, are essential for maintaining normal body function and metabolism. Fat-soluble vitamin deficiency may lead to bone diseases, anemia, bleeding, xerophthalmia, etc. Early detection and timely interventions are significant for preventing vitamin deficiency-related diseases. Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) is developing into a potent instrument for the precise detection of fat-soluble vitamins due to its high sensitivity, high specificity, and high resolution.

Keywords: Fat-soluble vitamins; Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry; Vitamin deficiency.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Avitaminosis* / diagnosis
  • Chromatography, Liquid / methods
  • Humans
  • Tandem Mass Spectrometry* / methods
  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin D
  • Vitamins / analysis
  • Vitamins / chemistry

Substances

  • Vitamins
  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin D