How do you extract and sum individual mass chromatograms from full scan data in MassLynx? - WKB5476

OBJECTIVE or GOAL

Extract and sum individual mass chromatograms from full scan data.

ENVIRONMENT

• MassLynx

PROCEDURE

1. Open the data file in the Chromatogram window in MassLynx.
2. Go to Display > Mass.
3. In the Description (m/z) field, specify the following:
   • For individual mass chromatograms, enter the m/z of interest (example: 300).
   • To sum multiple mass chromatograms, enter the m/zs, separated by a plus (+) sign (example: 300+400+500).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This format is applicable to the Quantification Trace and Target Ion Trace fields in QuanLynx and TargetLynx.