All samples were analyzed at two MALDI-TOF facilities (the University of Burgundy’s CLIPP facility (Dijon, France) and Lille University Hospital’s neonatal screening laboratory (Lille, France)), according to the previously described procedure [11 (link)]. At both facilities, samples were prepared for MS measurements using a research version of the NeoSickle® kit (Biomaneo). Samples were deposited in quadruplicate on a 384-spot polished steel MALDI target (Bruker Daltonik GmbH). At both facilities, MS was performed with a MALDI-TOF system: An AutoFlex™ Speed with a 2000 Hz Smartbeam™ II laser (Bruker Daltonik GmbH) in Dijon, and an AutoFlex™ III with a 200 Hz Smartbeam laser (Bruker Daltonik GmbH) in Lille.
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