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Filtration as a Sample Preparation Technique Prior to Mass Spectrometry: Selecting the Right Filtration Device

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Filtration is one of the simplest forms of sample preparation prior to any analysis including mass spectrometry. Being the simplest, filtration is also one of the most neglected steps during optimization of sample preparation which can lead to problems in downstream analysis. This report provides guidelines towards selection of the right filtration device for the application. The factors which decide choice of filter are sample size, chemical characteristics of sample, particle load and downstream analytical technique. This report also provides useful information regarding extractables and analyte binding and ways to minimize both of these.

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Joshi, V., Chernokalskaya, E. (2011). Filtration as a Sample Preparation Technique Prior to Mass Spectrometry: Selecting the Right Filtration Device. In: Ivanov, A., Lazarev, A. (eds) Sample Preparation in Biological Mass Spectrometry. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-0828-0_4

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