Research protein quantitation with mass spectrometry and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) are technologies that allow for sensitive quantitation of protein biomarkers and targets, including lipoproteins. Most importantly, multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) mass spectrometry is able to assess samples from a dried blood spot (DBS), whose advantages include minimal volume requirements, ease of sample attainment by finger stick with minimal training required, ease of transport, and sample stability. DBS sampling has been used for clinical and pre-clinical studies, simplifying sample collection and handling. However, research protein quantitation with mass spectrometry and ELISA has not been compared against conventional blood sample for evaluating changes in cholesterol levels during statin therapy.