Removing uncertainty by applying science to SLE
Solid-supported liquid/liquid extraction (SLE) is a fast, effective sample preparation technique that provides considerable benefits over liquid-liquid extraction (LLE) protocols for removal of phospholipids from biological samples.
HyperSep SLE offers the following advantages:
- Greater reproducibility and recoveries compared to LLE techniques
- Prevents emulsification often associated with LLE as the sample and water immiscible solvents are not in direct contact
- Reduced solvent requirements compared to LLE
- Can be completely automated unlike LLE
- Improved cleanliness of sample extract compared to protein precipitation techniques
- Improved sensitivity compared to protein precipitation techniques
HyperSep SLE is available in cartridge and 96-well formats to suit sample size and throughput requirements. The stationary phase consists of specially-treated diatomaceous earth and is available in acidified or basified formats to help simplify the protocol when acidic or basic mobile phases are used.
HyperSep SLE Product Specifications
| Material | Sorbent | Vol | Contains | Catalog Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special treated diatomite SLE (pH=7) | 200mg | 3mL | 50 cartridge tubes | 60109-200-3-7 |
| 500mg | 3mL | 50 cartridge tubes | 60109-500-3-7 | |
| 500mg | 6mL | 30 cartridge tubes | 60109-500-6-7 | |
| 1g | 6mL | 30 cartridge tubes | 60109-1000-6-7 | |
| 2g | 12mL | 20 cartridge tubes | 60109-2000-12-7 | |
| 4g | 25mL | 15 cartridge tubes | 60109-4000-25-7 | |
| 20g | 60mL | 10 cartridge tubes | 60109-20000-60-7 | |
| 200mg | 2mL/well | 96-well plate | 60109-200-2-7W | |
| 300mg | 2mL/well | 96-well plate | 60109-300-2-7W | |
| 400mg | 2mL/well | 96-well plate | 60109-400-2-7W | |
| 500mg | 2mL/well | 96-well plate | 60109-500-2-7W | |
| Special treated diatomite SLE (pH=9) | 200mg | 3mL | 50 cartridge tubes | 60109-200-3-9 |
| 500mg | 3mL | 50 cartridge tubes | 60109-500-3-9 | |
| 500mg | 6mL | 30 cartridge tubes | 60109-500-6-9 | |
| 1g | 6mL | 30 cartridge tubes | 60109-1000-6-9 | |
| 2g | 12mL | 20 cartridge tubes | 60109-2000-12-9 | |
| 4g | 25mL | 15 cartridge tubes | 60109-4000-25-9 | |
| 20g | 60mL | 10 cartridge tubes | 60109-20000-60-9 | |
| 200mg | 2mL/well | 96-well plate | 60109-200-2-9W | |
| 300mg | 2mL | 96-well plate | 60109-300-2-9W | |
| 400mg | 2mL/well | 96-well plate | 60109-400-2-9W | |
| 500mg | 2mL/well | 96-well plate | 60109-500-2-9W |
Generic method protocol
SLE generic approach–HyperSEP SLE 300 mg
- Pipette aqueous sample into cartridge. (Add internal standard prior to loading. Sample may need diluting to aid adsorption or controlled with pH to suppress ionization. For bases add 0.1% ammonia solution (aq). For acids add 0.1% formic acid (aq).) Maximum load including dilution solution = ~650 µL.
- Apply a pulse of vacuum to start loading. Wait 5 minutes.
- Ensure top frit is dry by applying a pulse of vacuum.
- Elute with a water immiscible solvent (e.g., MTBE).
- Allow to flow through under gravity, using vacuum at the end to dry.
- Evaporate solvent and reconstitute sample in mobile phase.
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