Mass spectrometry offers several advantages in toxicology:
- Sensitivity and Specificity: MS can detect minute concentrations of toxicants, making it ideal for trace analysis.
- High Throughput: Modern MS systems can analyze multiple samples quickly, which is beneficial in large-scale studies.
- Structural Information: MS provides detailed information about the chemical structure of unknown compounds, aiding in the identification of novel toxins.
- Versatility: MS can be coupled with various separation techniques like Liquid Chromatography (LC-MS) and Gas Chromatography (GC-MS) to enhance the analysis of complex mixtures.
