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The Analytical Scientist / Issues / 2026 / June / Untargeted or Non-Targeted Screening?
Mass Spectrometry Opinion & Personal Narratives Liquid Chromatography Metabolomics & Lipidomics Environmental

Untargeted or Non-Targeted Screening?

Is there a meaningful distinction? A panel of experts debate.

06/19/2026 3 min read
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Clinical Scorecard: Untargeted or Non-Targeted Screening?

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionNon-Target Screening
Key MechanismsDistinction between untargeted and non-targeted screening methodologies.
Target PopulationResearchers and professionals in metabolomics and environmental analysis.
Care SettingAnalytical laboratories and research institutions.

Key Highlights

  • Discussion on the cultural differences in terminology between untargeted and non-targeted screening.
  • Need for clear definitions to avoid confusion in communication among scientists.
  • Recognition of the overlap in methodologies used in untargeted and non-targeted screening.
  • Importance of hypothesis generation in non-targeted screening approaches.
  • Challenges in differentiating between suspect screening and non-targeted screening.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

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          Patient & Prescribing Data

          Clinical Best Practices

          • Engage in discussions to clarify terminology and methodologies.
          • Acknowledge the potential for different interpretations of screening terms.
          • Utilize full-spectrum analysis for greater sensitivity in untargeted approaches.

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          • New Frontiers in Non-Target Screening: Roundtable Symposium

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