
Preparing Samples
Voyager
™
Biospectrometry
™
Workstation User’s Guide 3-27
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Mixing sample
and matrix on the
sample plate
Mix sample and matrix directly on the sample plate when you
are:
• Working with dilute samples and can make a 1:1
preparation of sample:matrix
• Analyzing only a few samples
• Concerned about sample adhering to plastic tubes
When mixing directly on the plate, you may need to use a
higher concentration of organic and matrix for matrix solutions.
With the 1:1 dilution used in this strategy, the typical
concentration of organic may not be high enough to keep the
matrix in solution.
Load 0.5 to 1 µl of sample on the plate of the appropriate
concentration to yield the necessary final sample
concentration, followed by 0.5 to 1 µl of matrix. See “Matrix
Information” on page 3-6 for final sample concentrations.
A homogeneous mixture is critical for good crystallization.
Applying sample before matrix prevents matrix from drying
before it mixes with sample.
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