Table 2.: Advantages and Disadvantages of MALDI-TOF MS Technology for Viral Analysis Compared to Other Methods

Advantages Disadvantages
Characterization of a wide
variety of viruses Reliable and rapid identification
Accurate and sensitive method
High throughput
Easy sample preparation
Cost-effective
Improve the patient management
Automation possible		 Identification limited by database For sequencing of genetic markers:
  • Time-consuming
  • High cost
  • Different genetic markers