Mass spectrometers, measuring the mass-to-charge ratio of charged particles to determine their molecular weight, have not quite become a routine acquisition for every lab that might benefit from them. Four parts are standard in all mass spectrometers: a sample inlet, an ionization source, a mass analyzer, and an ion detector.
Top 6 Questions You Should Ask When Buying a Mass Spectrometer
What factors come into play when determining the MS specifications you require in terms of throughput, sensitivity, robustness, software control, ease of use, and ease of maintenance?
What differentiates the vendor’s MS from others offered, in terms of performance and how easy it would be to upgrade?
How do you validate the specification claims presented by the vendor?
Has the data processing software been designed for enhanced analytics, with lab workflow in mind and does it support critical compliance requirements?
What are important price points to keep in mind when selecting an MS? 6. Laboratories need fast and effective services, including an effective distribution of spare parts, instruments, service personnel, and education/ training. How does the company serve these needs globally?
Primary application for mass spectrometer use as reported by survey respondents:
Test water quality or food contamination
30%
Determine structures of drugs and metabolites
26%
Screen for metabolites in biological systems
25%
Determine protein structure, function, folding, and interactions
20%
Quantitate (relative or absolute) proteins in a given sample
13%
Detect specific post-translational modifications throughout complex biological mixtures
13%
Perform forensic analyses
13%
Detect disease biomarkers
9%
Sequence oligonucleotides
1%
Other
40%
Sample types analyzed by survey respondents:
Blood, body fluids, and cultures
30%
Pharmaceuticals
28%
Waste water
24%
Drinking water
24%
Human blood and body fluids
23%
Animal tissue
20%
Rocks and minerals
18%
Food and food related products
17%
Clinical samples
16%
Soils
15%
Oils
14%
Gases
12%
Metals
11%
Plants
10%
Petroleum and related products
10%
Polymers
9%
Air
6%
Controlled substances/narcotics
6%
Cosmetics
3%
Other
16%
Some of the most exciting applications of mass spectrometry, as reported by survey respondents:
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