Automatic MDSPE Combined with DART-HRMS for the Rapid Quantitation of 21 Synthetic Cathinones in Urine

Yawen Li, Ru Lian, Zhenhai Sheng, Jinting Mao, Chen Mao, Chen Liang, Peng Zhang, Chunfang Ni, Rong Wang, Yurong Zhang

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Abstract

A new, rapid, and automated method for the quantitation of 21 synthetic cathinones in urine was established using magnetic dispersive solid-phase extraction (MDSPE) in combination with direct analysis in real time-high-resolution mass spectrometry (DART-HRMS). Sample preparation and quantitation were verified by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Methcathinone-D3, α-PVP-D8, and proadifen (SKF525A) were used as internal standards. Magnetic HLB extractant and NaH2PO4/NaOH buffer (0.2 M, pH 7) were used in automatic MDSPE. All 21 synthetic cathinones could be detected and analyzed by DART-HRMS in under 1 min. It was proven that the linearities of 21 synthetic cathinones were suitable (R2 > 0.99) in the concentration ranges of 0.5-100 ng/mL or 1-100 ng/mL. The precision and accuracy values were all within ±15%, and the samples were stable under various conditions. The average time of each sample from preprocessing to completion of detection was approximately 2 min, allowing for rapid sample analysis. The relative error (RE) of the concentrations obtained by DART-HRMS and LC-MS/MS were within ±13.61%, and the linear coefficient (R) was 0.9964. The results of DART-HRMS and LC-MS/MS provided equivalent values at the 95% confidence level. In summary, a simple, fast, and convenient quantitation method via DART-HRMS was established. This application can be utilized to reduce backlogs and promote rapid case processing.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)40-49
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of the American Society for Mass Spectrometry
Volume35
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 3 Jan 2024
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • direct analysis in real time
  • high-resolution mass spectrometry
  • magnetic dispersive solid-phase extraction
  • rapid quantitation
  • synthetic cathinones

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