Table 2 Comparison between 2-DEP & MS
Two-dimensional electrophoresis (2-DEP) | Mass spectrometry (MS) | |
|---|---|---|
1-How long it has been used | Used for long time | Recently used |
2-Type of test | Qualitative | Quantitative |
3-Amount of amniotic fluid | Needs more | Needs less |
4-Duration (working days) | 5 days | 2 days |
5-Experience needed | More personal experience | Training with machine |
6-Person-dependency | More | Less |
7-Cost | Less | More |
8-Prospect | Standard test | Promising use in future |