Small Molecule Analysis: Product Guide by Matrix

Use the guide to learn more about which DPX product can be used with each sample matrix. Contact us for information on custom method development.

sample preparation for urine for mass spectrometry analysis

Matrix:
Urine

Pretreatment:
Hydrolysis

Tip-on-Tip Filtration

< 2 minutes, beta-glucuronidase enzyme removal, improved dilute and shoot

OR

INTip solid phase extraction utilizing Dispersive Pipette Extraction technology

Dispersive Pipette XTRaction

< 10 minutes, increased sensitivity, cleanest extract

Dilute

to desired factor*
mass spectrometry analysis sample preparation

Analysis:
LC-MS

sample preparation for oral fluid for mass spectrometry analysis

Matrix:
Oral Fluid

Tip-on-Tip Solid Phase Extraction

Ideal for the most viscous oral fluid samples.

OR

INTip solid phase extraction utilizing Dispersive Pipette Extraction technology

Dispersive Pipette XTRaction

Ideal when using pre-filtration.

Solvent Evaporation

mass spectrometry analysis sample preparation

Analysis:
LC-MS

Sample preparation for hair samples for mass spectrometry analysis
Hair
sample preparation for meconium for mass spectrometry analysis
Meconium
Tissue
INTip solid phase extraction utilizing Dispersive Pipette Extraction technology

Dispersive Pipette XTRaction

Benefits: Fast, easy to use, easy to automate

mass spectrometry analysis sample preparation

Analysis:
LC-MS

Matrix:
Cannabis

Flower, extract or edibles

Tip-on-Tip Filtration

Benefits: Particulate removal down to less than 1 μm; eliminate clogging in downstream analysis

OPTIONAL

INTip solid phase extraction utilizing Dispersive Pipette Extraction technology

Dispersive Pipette XTRaction

Benefits: Add cleanup or SPE to remove matrix interferences

mass spectrometry analysis sample preparation

Analysis:

LC-MS or GC-MS