MALDI Spotting with the PAL

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=== Abstract ===
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'''Solid phase microextraction''', or '''SPME''', is a sample preparation technique used both in the laboratory and on-site. Developed in the early 1990s at the University of Waterloo by Dr. Pawliszyn's group, it is a simple and inexpensive technique where the use of solvents is not necessary.
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The PAL can be programmed to spot MALDI target plates with small volumes of either sample or matrix. The strategy described here involves two processes.
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# Spotting Matrix using the syringe needle to pick up multiple aliquots then multi-dispensing the spots onto the target. The macro used is called “Matrix Multi-dispense”
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# Spotting individual samples using disposable tips. The macro used is called “Sample Spotting”.
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[[Image:4_plates_with_Tips.png|center|850px]]
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   Image:Vial tray over a GC.jpg‎ | Sample vial tray
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   Image:4_plates_with_Tips.png| 4 Plates with Tips
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  Image:PAL head with magnetic attachment.jpg‎ | Magnetic tool tip
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   Image:ABI_Tray.png | ABI Maldi Plate
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   Image:PAL bar code reader.jpg‎ | Bar code reader
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   Image:Matrix then Spotting.png | Cycle Composer with MALDI of Matrix then Spotting
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  Image:PAL at Agitator position 1 (wide).jpg‎ | Agitator
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  Image:PAL at Agitator position 1 (tall).jpg‎ | Agitator
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  Image:Hanging vial.jpg‎ | Vial in transfer
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  Image:Agilent 6890 GC with 5975C MSD.jpg‎ | Agilent 6890 GC / 5975C VL MSD
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  Image:SPME_adapter_and_fibers.png | SPME Adapter and Fibers
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   Image:SPME_PAL.png | CTC Autosampler PAL with SPME
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  Image:SPME_Twin_PAL.png | CTC Twin PAL Autosampler with Sample Prep and SPME
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  Image:NDL1.png | Needle Heater Optional Accessory for SPME
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  Image:NDL2.png | Needle Heater Optional Accessory for SPME
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=== SPME offers some important advantages: ===
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=== Videos of PAL ===
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[http://www.youtube.com/user/LEAPTechnologies#g/u LEAP's PAL Application Videos on YouTube]
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[http://www.youtube.com/user/LEAPTechnologies#p/u/12/43ueqEzGAfk Proteomics Movie on YouTube]
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* Single Step Extraction - reduces sample preparation time by 70%
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* Versatility - various selectivities available, adapts to any GC or HPLC system, can be automated
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* Efficient & Economical - little/no use of solvents, quantitative method, allows more than 50 extractions per fiber on average
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=== Comparison of SPME to SPE ===
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[http://www.leaptec.com/ LEAP Technologies] provides fully automated sample processing workstation instrumentation solutions based on the LEAP CTC [http://leapwiki.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Category:PAL PAL] X, Y, Z syringe only autosampler robot. This extremely flexible, precise, and adaptable liquid handling robotic platform is available in a variety of lengths and options depending on the requirements of your sample preparation and injections for your UHPLC, LC or GC chromatography. LEAP also offers process control systems and stand alone workstations. LEAP is an open, neutral resource for technical support of existing PAL. Keep your PAL in peak working order LEAP offers full [http://www.leapwiki.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Category:Service support and service] for the PAL platform with over 11 years of history with the PAL. LEAP can also write custom macros, [http://www.leapwiki.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Category:Cycles cycles], and scheduling [http://www.leapwiki.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Category:Software software] for your specific applications. We're proud that LEAP is known as a productivity improver for laboratories including government labs in agencies such as FDA, USDA, EPA, FBI, Armed Forces, Homeland Security and others function more efficiently. Robotic sample prep equipment works well in government labs and challenges lab technicians to keep feeding those more samples. Analytical equipment such as chromatographs and mass spectrometers are expensive devices and also expensive to maintain. LEAP can help to keep them running and analyze samples around the clock. LEAP has most of its laboratory automation robots under [http://leapwiki.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Category:GSA GSA]contract and is eager to service and maintain everything it sells to keep your expensive lab equipment running around the clock. CTC Analytics Combi PAL and HTS PAL for Front-End Automation for LC and GC applications. LEAP offers customized on-site training. LEAP Is continuing to develop FAQ, Solutions, Tips & Techniques,a Learning Center with the LEAP Wiki for the benefit of all PAL Platform Robotic users. We will continue exceeding customer expectations for quality, cost effective and efficient results using the most current technology and expertise in our industry. Our aim is to be the ultimate knowledge base on everything related to the PAL. LEAP is known as the autosamplerguys being in business over twenty years. LEAP has extensive multi-vendor experience with integrating the PAL. HTX, HTS, HTC, HTX-xt, HTS-xt, HTC-xt, LC-Mini, Combi PAL,COMBI-xt PAL, and GC PAL models. We have the Quality, Training, Parts availability, Infrastructure, and Experience.LEAP is sometimes referred to as an Application Automation House who is continually adding new products and solutions to its Lab Automation line. As we do so we change the content of this web site so please check back.<br>Please contact LEAP Technologies on how we can help you get maximized throughput with flexible pipetting automation solutions whether it is our standard applications or customized to your needs. The Combi-xt PAL autosampler is able to perform liquid and headspace analysis. Headspace options include Solid Phase Micro-extraction (SPME) and ITEX-2 as alternative to purge and trap. The HTS-xt PAL autosampler dramatically increases sample throughput by offering automated sample prep, Peltier cooled and heated sample storage using the cooled stack, Peltier cooled and heated sample storage using the cooled stack and low carryover due to the self-cleaning DLW (Dynamic Load and Wash) module and L-Mark syringes, peltier cooled valves and columns.  LEAP provides automation that fits your needs and reduces errors, increases sample capacity, increases efficiency, reduces cost by supplying long term productivity improvements with user friendly software and flexible hardware. LEAP performs just in time or on time sample prep and inject. LEAP offers full support of integrated and non-integrated PAL software with both sales and support for Cruise Control, Cycle Composer and Cycle Composer Macro Editor, Agilent ChemStation CTC Control, Mass Hunter and EZChrom CTC integration, Xcalibur, Waters Masslynx or Analyst CTC Control software, Thermo (Finnegan) XCalibur, LEAP Shell, and Chronos software. The PAL is more than just an autosampler, it is a high-quality and efficient laboratory robot platform that can be customized by LEAP Technologies to meet your specific needs.
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'''SPE''' exhaustively extracts all of the analytes, but they are diluted during elution 1mL of sample containing 1µg/mL of analyte passed through tube, eluted with 1mL of  solvent = 1µg/mL X 1µl injection = 1ng (Concentrating to 100µl or injecting 10µl = 10ng on column
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'''SPME''' partially extracts analytes but desorbs the entire amount 1mL sample containing 1µg/mL of analyte extracted with fiber. 1% goes on fiber. 0.01 x  1µg = 10ng desorbed on column
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* [http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/analytical-chromatography/video/spme-video.html Sigma Aldrich SPME Website and information]
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=== Contact LEAP ===
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<br>''The information and references contained in this web site are believed to be accurate and the most current information available.''
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For additional information about this technique please contact LEAP Technologies for detailed information
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Current revision

MALDI Spotting with the PAL
Application Type
  STANDARD
Application ID
  MALDI Spotting
Description
  MALDI Spotting with the PAL

Contents

Abstract

MALDI

The PAL can be programmed to spot MALDI target plates with small volumes of either sample or matrix. The strategy described here involves two processes.

  1. Spotting Matrix using the syringe needle to pick up multiple aliquots then multi-dispensing the spots onto the target. The macro used is called “Matrix Multi-dispense”
  2. Spotting individual samples using disposable tips. The macro used is called “Sample Spotting”.

Photos

Videos of PAL


LEAP's PAL Application Videos on YouTube
Proteomics Movie on YouTube


 ↳ leaptec.com  ↳ leapwiki.com

LEAP Technologies provides fully automated sample processing workstation instrumentation solutions based on the LEAP CTC PAL X, Y, Z syringe only autosampler robot. This extremely flexible, precise, and adaptable liquid handling robotic platform is available in a variety of lengths and options depending on the requirements of your sample preparation and injections for your UHPLC, LC or GC chromatography. LEAP also offers process control systems and stand alone workstations. LEAP is an open, neutral resource for technical support of existing PAL. Keep your PAL in peak working order LEAP offers full support and service for the PAL platform with over 11 years of history with the PAL. LEAP can also write custom macros, cycles, and scheduling software for your specific applications. We're proud that LEAP is known as a productivity improver for laboratories including government labs in agencies such as FDA, USDA, EPA, FBI, Armed Forces, Homeland Security and others function more efficiently. Robotic sample prep equipment works well in government labs and challenges lab technicians to keep feeding those more samples. Analytical equipment such as chromatographs and mass spectrometers are expensive devices and also expensive to maintain. LEAP can help to keep them running and analyze samples around the clock. LEAP has most of its laboratory automation robots under GSAcontract and is eager to service and maintain everything it sells to keep your expensive lab equipment running around the clock. CTC Analytics Combi PAL and HTS PAL for Front-End Automation for LC and GC applications. LEAP offers customized on-site training. LEAP Is continuing to develop FAQ, Solutions, Tips & Techniques,a Learning Center with the LEAP Wiki for the benefit of all PAL Platform Robotic users. We will continue exceeding customer expectations for quality, cost effective and efficient results using the most current technology and expertise in our industry. Our aim is to be the ultimate knowledge base on everything related to the PAL. LEAP is known as the autosamplerguys being in business over twenty years. LEAP has extensive multi-vendor experience with integrating the PAL. HTX, HTS, HTC, HTX-xt, HTS-xt, HTC-xt, LC-Mini, Combi PAL,COMBI-xt PAL, and GC PAL models. We have the Quality, Training, Parts availability, Infrastructure, and Experience.LEAP is sometimes referred to as an Application Automation House who is continually adding new products and solutions to its Lab Automation line. As we do so we change the content of this web site so please check back.
Please contact LEAP Technologies on how we can help you get maximized throughput with flexible pipetting automation solutions whether it is our standard applications or customized to your needs. The Combi-xt PAL autosampler is able to perform liquid and headspace analysis. Headspace options include Solid Phase Micro-extraction (SPME) and ITEX-2 as alternative to purge and trap. The HTS-xt PAL autosampler dramatically increases sample throughput by offering automated sample prep, Peltier cooled and heated sample storage using the cooled stack, Peltier cooled and heated sample storage using the cooled stack and low carryover due to the self-cleaning DLW (Dynamic Load and Wash) module and L-Mark syringes, peltier cooled valves and columns. LEAP provides automation that fits your needs and reduces errors, increases sample capacity, increases efficiency, reduces cost by supplying long term productivity improvements with user friendly software and flexible hardware. LEAP performs just in time or on time sample prep and inject. LEAP offers full support of integrated and non-integrated PAL software with both sales and support for Cruise Control, Cycle Composer and Cycle Composer Macro Editor, Agilent ChemStation CTC Control, Mass Hunter and EZChrom CTC integration, Xcalibur, Waters Masslynx or Analyst CTC Control software, Thermo (Finnegan) XCalibur, LEAP Shell, and Chronos software. The PAL is more than just an autosampler, it is a high-quality and efficient laboratory robot platform that can be customized by LEAP Technologies to meet your specific needs.

Contact LEAP

Contact LEAP

For additional information about LEAP and the PAL Platform, please contact LEAP Technologies.


The information and references contained in this web site are believed to be accurate and the most current information available.

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