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Fully Automated GC/MS Determination of Amino Acids

10 Oct 2016

Some metabolic disorders can be diagnosed by determining amino acid concentration levels. The ideal tool for the determination of amino acids in biological matrices is gas chromatography combined with mass spectrometry (GC/MS), but in order to meet the efficiency requirements of modern diagnostic laboratories, the analytical procedure needs to
be highly automated.

MultiPurpose Sampler (MPS)

Gerstel GmbH & Co. KG

The MultiPurpose Sampler MPS is a multifunctional autosampler and sample preparation robot for GC (GC/MS), LC (LC/MS) and standalone operation. Sample preparation steps are performed during the analysis of the preceding sample for best system utilization and highest sample throughput. Sample preparation steps are performed in a controlled and highly accurate and reproducible manner for best possible results. Every step is selected by mouse-click form a pull-down menu in the GERSTEL MAESTRO software and added to the overall GC/MS or LC/MS method. Available sample preparation steps are: Derivatization and Standard addition Dilution and extraction Cooled or heated conditioning and mixing Sonication and Centrifugation Automated weighing of liquid samples and standards Solid Phase Extraction SPE Disposable Pipette Extraction DPX Automated Twister desorption and analysis Twister Back Extraction TBE Automated GC inlet Liner EXchange ALEX Dynamic Headspace DHS Thermal Desorption and Thermal Extraction

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