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Capillary Electrophoresis

Meaning

Capillary electrophoresis is a powerful analytical separation technique routinely utilized in clinical chemistry and endocrinology for separating components within a complex biological sample based on their size and charge characteristics. This method employs a high voltage applied across a narrow, fluid-filled capillary tube to achieve rapid, highly efficient separation of molecules. It offers exceptional analytical resolution, making it suitable for analyzing small hormone metabolites, peptides, and various protein isoforms with high precision. This technique is essential for the accurate quantification of multiple analytes in a single run.