title: Bioanalysis in special populations.
abstract: As part of this special focus issue, Bioanalysis invited a selection of leading researchers to express their views on bioanalysis in special populations. The topics covered include a discussion of specific population-related factors that can affect sample analysis, technological advances and challenges relating to matrix effects. Their responses provide a valuable insight into current considerations, as well as future developments in the field.
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D019411:Clinical Laboratory Techniques / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D005006:Ethnicity; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D044382:Population Groups; D012015:Reference Standards; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012737:Sex Factors