2016 Product Resource Guide: Mass Spectrometers
Mass spectrometers are used for a wide array of analyses from food safety to forensics. Use this guide to help you start the process of choosing the right instrument for your lab.
6 Questions to Ask When Buying a Mass Spectrometer
- What factors come into play when determining the MS specifications you require in terms of throughput, sensitivity, robustness, software control, ease of use, and ease of maintenance?
- What differentiates the vendor’s MS from others offered, in terms of performance, ease of operation, and the ability to upgrade to meet future or changing application requirements?
- How do you validate the specification claims presented by the vendor?
- Has the data processing software been designed for enhanced analytics, with lab workflow in mind and does it support critical compliance requirements?
- What are important price points to keep in mind when selecting an MS?
- What does the company offer in your area in terms of effective distribution of spare parts, instruments, service personnel, technical support, and education/training?
What Is Your Field of Study as an MS User?
Environmental | 22% |
Food Safety and Testing Analysis | 14% |
Forensics Analysis | 10% |
Drug Discovery | 9% |
Proteomics | 8% |
Clinical Testing | 7% |
Biomarker and Omics Research | 6% |
Geology | 1% |
Other | 19% |
Top 10 Features/Factors Respondents Look For When Purchasing a Mass Spectrometer
Reliability | 95% |
Ease of maintenance | 90% |
High sensitivity | 88% |
Higher quality of data | 85% |
High mass accuracy | 84% |
High mass resolution | 83% |
Data output, storage, and retrival | 81% |
Warranties | 77% |
Availability of techniques | 76% |
Training | 71% |