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Prerna Dodeja1, Spiros Giannoutsos2, Steve Caritis3
1Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Pittsburgh.
Volumetric Absorptive microsampling (VAMS) offers improved precision for measuring drug concentrations compared to dried blood spots. This microsampling technique is ideal for pharmacokinetic studies, especially in special populations.
Area of Science:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Pharmacokinetics
- Bioanalysis
Background:
- Dried blood spot (DBS) microsampling has limitations in sample volume precision and inhomogeneity.
- Volumetric Absorptive microsampling (VAMS) was developed in 2014 to address DBS limitations.
Conclusions:
- VAMS is a promising microsampling method for pharmacokinetic studies using small blood volumes.
- It is particularly suitable for special patient populations.
- Clinical validation is essential before routine implementation of VAMS assays.
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