Patent ID: 10989698

Abstract:
A data independent acquisition method of mass spectrometry for analysing a sample as it elutes from a chromatography system is disclosed. The method comprises selecting a precursor mass range, and performing a plurality of MS1 scans and sets of MS2 scans across the precursor mass range. Each of the MS1 scans uses a mass analyser operated at a first, relatively higher resolution, for identification and/or quantitation of the sample in the MS1 domain. The set of MS2 scans comprises performing MS2 scans of fragmented mass range segments performed with the mass analyser, operated at a second, relatively lower resolution. In the method, the MS1 scans are interleaved throughout the performing of the set of MS2 scans such that the MS1 scans provide a mass chromatogram of the sample. The ratio of the number of MS1 scans to sets of MS2 scans performed across the chromatographic peak width is at least 3:1.