Rapid Determination of Sufentanil in Human Plasma by UHPLC–QqQ-MS-MS

Abstract This paper presents a rapid, sensitive and precise method developed and validated for the quantification of sufentanil in biological samples using ultra-performance liquid chromatography coupled with QqQ-MS-MS. Plasma samples were extracted with simple and fast liquid-liquid extraction (eth...

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Published in:Journal of analytical toxicology 2021-07, Vol.45 (6), p.605-611
Main Authors: Zawadzki, Marcin, Kowalski, Grzegorz, Chłopaś-Konowałek, Agnieszka, Siczek, Marta, Sobieszczańska, Małgorzata, Leppert, Wojciech, Wieczorowska-Tobis, Katarzyna, Szpot, Paweł
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Language:English
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Summary:Abstract This paper presents a rapid, sensitive and precise method developed and validated for the quantification of sufentanil in biological samples using ultra-performance liquid chromatography coupled with QqQ-MS-MS. Plasma samples were extracted with simple and fast liquid-liquid extraction (ethyl acetate, pH 9). Calibration curve showed linearity in the concentration range of 0.005–30 µg/L. The lower limit of quantification was 0.010 µg/L. The most important method features are low lower limit of quantification value, simple plasma extraction and small sample volume. This method is suitable not only for evaluation of the pharmacokinetics, toxicology, bioavailability and clinical pharmacology of sufentanil but also for the detection and identification of this compound in human plasma samples for forensic purposes.
ISSN:0146-4760
1945-2403
DOI:10.1093/jat/bkaa123