Life Sciences
The Omni Spray® DESI Ion Source is applied to life sciences research with its ability to simplify the bioanalytical workflow by enabling direct sampling of complex matrices, such as intact tissue or blood, for biomarker profiling.
Learn more about the capabilities of Desorption Electrospray Ionization (DESI) and Omni Spray® Ion Sources by reviewing the application sheets listed below.

Application Sheets
- Analysis of Intact Proteins
- Hemoglobin in Whole Blood
- DESI-MS/MS Analysis of Rapid Separation by Pressurized Planar Electrochromatography
- DESI-MS Analysis of Bacterial Cultures
- Emerging Methods: Molecular Imaging
- Quantification of Rapamycin in Whole Blood
- Peptide Mass Fingerprinting of Tryptic Digest
- Direct ID of Antioxidant on LDPE Using DESI and Accurate Mass Spectrometry on Waters LCT Premier
- Quantification of Carbamazepine in Plasma
- Direct Analysis of Skin Care Products using DESI and Accurate Mass Spectrometry
- Mass Spectrometry Imaging Using Desorption Electrospray Ionization
- Effects of Various Parameter Settings in DESI-MS
- Enhanced Sensitivity with New Ion Transfer Tube
- Rapid Screening of Cocaine Benzoylecgonine in Meconium
- Examining Antiobiotics Coated on In Vivo Medical Devices
Posters
- Direct Profiling and Molecular Imaging of Lipids in Rat Brain Tissue using Desorption Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry
- Desorption electrospray ionization mass spectrometry: Imaging drugs and metabolites in tissues
- Detection and Imaging of Pharmaceutics in Biological Tissue using Desorption Electrospray Ionization (DESI) Mass Spectrometry
- DESI Use for Direct Measurement of Xenobiotics
Publications
The Omni Spray ® Ion Source is compatible for use with many of the instruments from:
