
Chapter 3 Preparing Samples
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3.1.6 Mixing Sample and Matrix
(Dried Droplet Application)
When to use
Use dried droplet application if you are analyzing samples with
a concentration >0.01 pmol/µl.
If you are analyzing samples with a concentration
<0.01 pmol/µl, use the thin layer application technique
described in Section 3.2.3, Loading Samples
(Thin Layer Application).
Premixing sample
and matrix
Mix sample and matrix in microcentrifuge tubes before
applying sample to the sample plate when you are:
• Working with concentrated samples with a high salt
concentration and need to make dilutions
• Preparing many samples
• Analyzing non-polar samples and matrix prepared in high
organic concentration that evaporates rapidly
For peptides and proteins, mix 1 µl of sample (concentration of
0.1 to 100 pmol/µl) and 9 µl of matrix in a microcentrifuge tube,
for a final concentration of 0.1 to 10 pmol/µl. Mix well on a
vortex mixer or shake by hand.
For other compounds, refer to “Matrix Information” on
page 3-6 to determine the volume of sample and matrix to mix
to yield the necessary final sample concentration.
NOTE: If sample concentration is too high, the sample
signal may be suppressed. If sample concentration is too
low, sample signal may not be present.
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