National Cancer Institute (source definition)
Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry
A method for determining the mass-to-charge ratio (m/z) of gas-phase ions based on measuring how quickly they travel a known distance in an electric field of known strength.
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References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (C213153)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C213153. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
- Systematic identification of characteristic chemical constituents in Cistanches Herba from saline-alkali land based on hierarchical filtering of mass spectrometry data and spatial metabolomics technology. — Chin Med, 2026-10-19 (PMID 42897583; literature)
- Single-cell elemental analysis of Limnospira platensis and Chlorella vulgaris using novel downward-pointing inductively coupled plasma time-of-flight mass spectrometry with emphasis on iron bioaccumulation. — Bioresour Technol, 2026-10-13 (PMID 42869192; literature)
What it is
A method for determining the mass-to-charge ratio (m/z) of gas-phase ions based on measuring how quickly they travel a known distance in an electric field of known strength.
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C213153. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
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Compliance note
Reference intervals and interpretation depend on the laboratory, specimen, method and clinical context. This source definition is educational information; it does not establish a diagnosis, product approval or suitability for an individual.
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