Table 1 |
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Comparison of MS and NMR spectroscopy for metabolomics |
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Criterion |
Best technique |
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Equipment cost |
Neither |
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Maintenance cost |
MS |
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Cost per sample |
Neither |
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Sensitivity |
MS |
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Quantitation |
NMR |
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Resolvable metabolites |
MS |
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Identification of unknown metabolites |
NMR |
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Inter-laboratory reproducibility |
NMR |
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Potential for sample bias |
NMR |
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Technical skill requirement |
MS |
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