An integrated nucleic acid sample analysis system for matrix-assisted laser-desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectroscopy (MALDI-TOF MS) is described. The integrated system comprises a miniaturized sample preparation compartment interfaced directly with a MALDI-TOF ionization surface...http://www.google.de/patents/US5716825?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5716825 - Integrated nucleic acid analysis system for MALDI-TOF MS