Mass Spectrometry Services
We offer a wide range of analysis on several types of mass spectrometers, such as MALDI TOF, ESI quads, ESI TOF, ESI QTOF and ESI ion traps. We can handle a variety of different compounds including small molecules, peptides, proteins and oligonucleotides. Our proteomics service includes in-gel or in-solution proteolytic digestion, nano-LC-MS/MS or MALDI-TOF MS, and the identification of proteins based on database searching, plus characterizing post-translational modifications if desired. We also offer GC/MS and have expert staff on hand to handle custom mass spectrometry and method development.
If you are comfortable working with a mass spectrometer, we have several instruments in our Open Access Lab available to all. It takes only a brief training session to get started. If you are ready to submit samples please sign up at CoreService.
Lipidomic Analysis
We analyze lipids by extracting and ionizing lipids from biological samples. We offer both targeted and untargeted lipidomic analyses.
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Pharmacokinetics
A Scripps Research multi-core effort can provide a complete PK analysis service from drug administration to quantitative analysis.
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Proteomics
We can identify proteins and post translational modifications using a procedure that includes digestion, nano-LC/MS/MS analysis and NCBI database searching.
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Open Access Lab
Reserve time on one of our Single Quadrupole, ESI-TOF, or MALDI-TOF mass spectrometers.
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Metabolomic Pathway Analysis
We offer Krebs Cycle (TCA) or Amino Acid analysis via HILIC chromatography using a triple quadrupole mass spectrometer with multiple reaction monitoring mode.
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MALDI-TOF
Our MALDI-TOF service can provide up to unit mass results on a variety of compounds including polymers and small oligonucleotides.
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Intact Protein Analysis
Proteins are analyzed via MALDI-TOF and ESI-TOF to provide m/z data. If you require protein characterization info on digested proteins we also offer Proteomics services.
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ESI-TOF
We can provide High accuracy m/z measurements with mass errors of less than 5ppm in either positive or negative modes.
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GC/MS
Our analysis is qualitative, giving chromatogram traces, ms spectra for all major peaks, and a library search. Best for compounds that easily vaporize and are kept in volatile solvents. Quantitative analysis is also available.
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Please ship samples to:
The Scripps Research Institute
Center for Metabolomics and Mass Spectrometry
Mail Code: SR-28
9060 Activity Road, Unit F
San Diego, CA 92126
United States
Note: Cold packages should arrive no later than Friday morning.
Sample Drop-Off
External customers please email us at masspec@scripps.edu or call 858-784-9415 between 10am and 4pm PST and make arrangements to meet outside the Beckman Building for Chemical Sciences.
Scripps employees can bring samples directly to The Stein Clinical Research Building, upper basement.
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Prices
| Service | Description | Internal | NPO | Regular |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESI High Accuracy | High accuracy m/z measurements with mass errors of less than 5ppm for small molecules typically < 2,000 Da; 3,000 Da limit | $15 | $60 | $100 |
| ESI Unit Mass | Unit mass results in positive or negative mode, typically 100 - 3,000 Da (Scripps users please submit to High Accuracy) | $15 | $50 | $50 |
| MALDI | Unit mass results on a variety of compounds including peptides, carbohydrates, polymers and small oligonucleotides 1,000 - 200,000 Da, For small molecules please contact us first. | $25 | $50 | $50 |
| Intact Protein Analysis | MALDI and ESI for Intact Proteins, Minimum 25μL of sample, Mass between 5,000 - 200,000 Da | $75 | $150 | $150 |
| GC/MS | Small Hydrophobic Molecules < 500 Da | $30 | $60 | $90 |
| Proteomics ID | Single Protein or Mixtures of Proteins Identified using LC/MS/MS | $250 | $500 | $625 |
| Proteomics PTM | Protein PTMs Identified using LC/MS/MS | $350 | $700 | $875 |
| Lipidomic Analysis | We offer both targeted and untargeted lipidomic analyses | $75 | $150 | $200 |
| Metabolic Pathway Analysis | Two types of analysis available, Krebs Cycle (TCA) or Amino Acid analysis. Please contact us to go over the details of your project. | $75 | $150 | $200 |
| LC/MS | We offer case by case custom work. Please contact a scientist at our facility to help achieve your goals. Additional charges may apply. | $75 | $150 | $200 |
| Quantitative Analysis | (LC/QQQ, RP-LC-QTOF and HILIC-LC-QTOF) We offer case by case custom work in which you will be in close contact with a scientist at our facility to help achieve your goals including specially tailored mass spec methods where needed. Method development charges may apply. | $75 | $150 | $200 |
| Open Access Single Quad | With a brief training session you can gather your own mass spec data using one of our ESI-TOF or single quad instruments. (Minimum reservation charge of 30 minutes) | $42/hr | $84/hr | $105/hr |
| Open Access TOF | We offer a self-service High-Accuracy ESI-TOF and MALDI-TOF MSD for your samples. (Minimum reservation charge of 30 minutes) | $60/hr | $120/hr | $150/hr |
| Open Access RAPID-MS | We offer set rapid analysis methods with quick (2min) run-times for simple samples at a significantly reduced rate. | $5/run | NA | NA |
| Advanced Open Access QqQ | After training, users can collect data using a Triple Quad (QqQ) mass spectrometer in our AoA facility. Please contact us for instrument availability and training. | $100 | NA | NA |
To submit samples please sign up at:
For general questions about our services, email masspec@scripps.edu
See also: Terms of Service