Table 2 Designation of samples to experimental conditions and analytical techniques.

From: How storage post sampling influences the stability of sebum when used for mass spectrometry metabolomics analysis?

Storage temperature

Time point (weeks)

Analytical techniques

Ambient (c.17 °C)

0, 2, 4

LC–IM–MS, TD–GC–MS

 − 20 °C

2, 4

LC–IM–MS, TD–GC–MS

 − 80 °C

2, 4

LC–IM–MS, TD–GC–MS