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Liquid Chromatography

Meaning

Liquid Chromatography (LC) is a sophisticated analytical chemistry technique used to separate, identify, and quantify the individual components of a complex mixture based on their differential interaction with a stationary phase and a mobile liquid phase. In the context of hormonal health, high-performance or ultra-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC or UPLC) is often coupled with mass spectrometry to provide a highly precise and specific measurement of steroid hormones and their metabolites. This method is considered the gold standard for accurate hormone testing.