| CD | cyclodextrin |
| CE | capillary electrophoresis |
| CS | chiral selector |
| CSP | chiral stationary phase |
| EMA | European Medical Agency |
| ESI | electrospray ionization |
| Eur Ph | European Pharmacopoeia |
| FDA | Food and Drug Administration |
| HILIC | hydrophilic interaction chromatography |
| HPLC | high-performance liquid chromatography |
| I.S | internal standard |
| LLE | liquid–liquid extraction |
| LOD | limit of detection |
| LOQ | limit of quantification |
| MRM | multiple reaction monitoring |
| MS | mass spectrometry |
| NP | normal phase |
| PI | polar ionic |
| PO | polar organic |
| PPI | proton pump inhibitor |
| RP | reverse phase |
| SPE | solid phase extraction |
| SSRI | selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor |
| USP | United States Pharmacopoeia |