Automated extraction of acetylgestagens from kidney fat by matrix solid phase dispersion

Abstract

A new extraction method for the acetylgestagens medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA), chloromadinone acetate and megestrol acetate, from kidney fat, has been developed. The method is a combination of matrix solid phase dispersion and solid phase extraction and is simpler and safer than previous methods, especially as it can be automated. The recovery was estimated as 59 ± 5%(mean ± standard deviation) for MPA. For screening purposes detection can be achieved using a commercially available enzyme immunoassay kit giving detection limits in the range of 1.0–2.0 ng g^–1.