Development of a novel LC-MS/MS method for concurrent determination of imipenem, relebactam, and cilastatin in human serum, urine and peritoneal drainage fluid.

HILIC column with 5 mM ammonium acetate aqueous solution-acetonitrile as the mobile phase for gradient elution, detected in positive electrospray ionization (ESI+) mode. This LC-MS/MS method showed excellent linearity (R² > 0.99) for all three drugs, and the linearity ranges had well met the clinical requirements. The limits of quantification (LOQ) were 40 ng/mL (serum/ PD) and 80 ng/mL (urine), and the carryover contamination rate was < 0.1%. All intra-day and inter-day coefficients of variation (CVs) were < 15%, the recovery rates ranged from 89.7% to 103.2%, and the matrix effects were acceptable (87.7%-110.8%). In conclusion, this LC-MS/MS method is simple to operate, exhibits high sensitivity and accuracy, and meets the requirements for the TDM of 'Imipenem, Cilastatin Sodium and Relebactam for Injection', providing support for individualized treatment and reducing the risk of adverse reactions.