Statewide Mass Spectrometry Facility
High Performance Mass Spectrometry Facility
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
University of Arkansas
Sample Request Forms
We
have found that a brief discussion about sample history and the overall
objectives of the submitter’s research projects provides the most insight into
the best approach to MS analysis. For this reason we ask new users to visit
with us to describe their experiments and objectives prior to submitting
samples for analysis and routinely thereafter.
Moreover, it is the policy of the facility not to analyze samples
without sufficient information to judge whether or not analysis can be
conducted safely and what special procedures might be needed. Thus we explicitly
ask submitters to provide information regarding the origin of the sample, the
expected products and/or starting materials as well as the
isolation/purification procedures. For biological compounds we also need to
know the presumed function or activity of the compound.
We do not accept radioactive samples or samples that require
biohazard facilities.
We do not analyze prions, prion precursors, or related
proteins.
We would like to
emphasize that we are available for consultation regarding MS analysis, data
interpretation, and the effects of pre-analysis steps. We often assist research
groups by providing expertise in analytical chemistry, separations, and sample
preparation as well as mass spectrometry. We are here to help.
Please use one of
the following sample request forms for specific analyses. The sample form
should be filled out completely.
General
MS Analysis (for non specialists)
Proteomics (not yet
available)
(Contact us directly regarding GC/MS analysis).
If you cannot address specific criteria
please contact the facility director at 479-575-7215 or jlay@uark.edu.
Publications
including work conducted at the facility should acknowledge assistance from:
The
Statewide Mass Spectrometry Facility, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR.