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Introduction Automated sample preparation using the Biotage® Extrahera™ was compared to an equivalent manual method utilizing a vacuum manifold. A selection of beta blocker drugs were extracted from p...
For research use only. NOT for use in diagnostic procedures. Figure 1. Structures of amphetamine, diazepam, butabarbital and atrazine respectively. Introduction This application note describes the ext...
You analyze a lot of biological samples. You deliver accurate, reliable data, consistently. You use sophisticated, high-end analytical techniques such as LC-MS/MS or GC-MS. And the pressure is always ...
Part I: Principles of evaporation Evaporation is a process used to concentrate samples by vaporizing and removing liquid solvents, leaving behind the dissolved solid components. Evaporation is essenti...
The main purpose of sample preparation is to extract the target analyte(s) from the sample matrix, allowing them to be measured by the chosen analytical technique, such as LC-MS/MS or GC-MS. This can ...
Catecholamine metabolites vanillylmandelic acid (VMA), homovanillic acid (HVA) and 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) are biomarkers for neuroblastoma and catecholamine secreting tumours. We present ...
Urine is a very useful matrix in forensic laboratories, because it is easy to collect and can help determine if a drug has been used recently. There are many viable sample preparation options for urin...
Oral fluid represents a complex, heterogeneous biological fluid primarily produced by the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual salivary glands. Together, these glands make the majority of saliva, wh...
Breast feeding is beneficial in meeting the nutritional and immunological needs of infants. Using illegal drugs while breast feeding can have severe consequences for both infant and mother. At Biotage...
The screening for elevated levels of methylmalonic acid (MMA) in serum is commonly used as a clinical diagnostic indicator of Cobalamin (Vitamin B12) deficiency in humans. MMA is commonly analyzed usi...