High throughput analytical systems and methods employing multiple liquid
phase separation process regions coupled to a common mass spectrometer
are provided. Disclosed systems and methods permits parallel separation
and parallel storage of discrete eluate fractions, followed by sequential
discharge and ionization of previously stored eluate portions to yield a
composite ion stream containing the sequential series of eluate portions,
followed by mass analysis of the ion stream. A common manifold may
receive ions and utilize pressurized gas or ion gating to direct ions
within the manifold toward the mass spectrometer inlet.