Policies

Mass Spectrometry Facility

Policies

Guidelines for using Open Access LC-MS

Attend a training course provided by the mass spectrometry lab manager. (Must be completed before using the instrumentation.)
For LC users, reserve the machine 24 hours in advance by emailing lab manager and signing the log book.
Filter all samples with a 2 micron particle size filter prior to running.
Use volatile solvents and avoid salts and buffers.
Log all samples into the log book providing details listed therein.
Do not overwrite others saved methods.
Transfer data files from the instrument computer within 3 weeks. (Data files will be deleted without notice after 3 weeks.)
If no one signs up for APCI, the source will remain ESI.
After your analysis is complete, wash off the peak relevant to you several times with an appropriate solvent.
If you happen to run out of Nitrogen during a run and change a cylinder, please inform lab manager.
If Fused Silica Capillary or Ferrules are found choked or broken, please inform lab manager.
Do not share the username and password for the LC MS computer with anyone else.
Contact mass spectrometry lab personnel if any other problem is encountered.

Guidelines for using Open Access MALDI-TOF-MS

Attend a training course provided by the mass spectrometry lab manager. (Must be completed before using the instrumentation.)
Reserve the machine 24 hours in advance by emailing lab manager and signing the log book.
Log all samples into the log book providing details listed therein.
Zip tip samples.
Do not overwrite saved method files.
Do not use the MALDI computer to surf the net.
Contact mass spectrometry lab personnel if any other problem is encountered.

If you are submitting samples for MALDI-TOF analysis, you are expected to provide the following details:

IF YOU ARE DONE WITH ANALYSIS AFTER 5 PM, PLEASE TURN OFF THE LIGHTS AND LOCK THE DOOR.