Metabolomics

Metabolomic studies focus on the analysis of small molecules (MW<2000) in biological matrices from micro-organisms, plants, animals, and human origin. Large batches of samples have to be analyzed to allow for statistical differentiation between the sample types. The reproducibility of the entire analytical workflow, particularly sample preparation, is extremely important in achieving such a differentiation.

A GERSTEL MultiPurpose Sampler (MPS) can automate a wide range of sample preparation steps for metabolomic analysis. These include the usual handling steps for liquid samples, such as dosing, agitation, tempering, and derivatization, as well as weighing, centrifuging, or ultrasound options, as well as filtration and extraction techniques.

The GERSTEL Maestro software controls all of this and increases productivity by overlapping the sample processing. Reading and processing barcodes make the process more convenient and safe.

In addition, the GERSTEL Automated Liner Exchange System (ALEX) can conveniently automate changing the CIS inlet liner, vastly increasing data reproducibility.

This is all controlled by the GERSTEL Maestro software, which also increases productivity by overlapping the sample processing. Reading and processing barcodes makes the process more convenient and safe.

In addition, the liner exchange can also be conveniently automated with the GERSTEL Automated Liner Exchange System (ALEX) and tasks can also be taken over by the GERSTEL Cooled Injection System (CIS).