An LC–MS/MS method was developed and validated for the quantification of SOM230.
Adding TFA to the mobile phases improved the chromatography and assay carryover.
The SPE elution solvent needed to be freshly prepared for optimal LC–MS/MS results.
Direct injection of SPE extract after dilution minimized nonspecific binding impact.
The validated method was successfully used in a TOX study for SOM230 in monkeys.