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  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Clinical Mass Spectrometry

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  • Calibration is essential for reliable mass spectrometry (MS) measurements.
  • Optimal construction, evaluation, and implementation of calibration curves are often overlooked.
  • This review systematically examines calibration practices in liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide guidance on optimal calibration practices in clinical mass spectrometry.
  • To highlight the importance of calibration curve construction and evaluation.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature search of PubMed was conducted from database inception to April 1, 2022.
  • Search terms included "calibration," "mass spectrometry," and "regression."
  • Twenty-one articles were included after title, abstract, full-text, and reference list evaluation.

Main Results:

  • Matrix-matched calibrators and stable isotope-labeled internal standards minimize matrix effects.
  • Increased calibration standards or replicates enhance detector response mapping and regression accuracy.
  • Assessing linearity, investigating heteroscedasticity, and applying appropriate weighting are critical for regression modeling.

Conclusions:

  • This review offers a framework for best calibration practices in clinical MS laboratories.
  • Adherence to these guidelines can improve the reliability and accuracy of MS measurements.