What is Pregabalin? “Pregabalin is used to treat epilepsy and anxiety, it is also taken to treat nerve pain that can be caused by different illnesses including diabetes, shingles, or injury. Pregabalin works in different ways: 1) in epilepsy it stops seizures by reducing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain 2) with nerve pain […]
The Analysis of Pravastatin in Human Plasma What is Pravastatin? “Pravastatin belongs to a group of medicines called statins, it is used to lower cholesterol if you’ve been diagnosed with high blood cholesterol, it is also taken to prevent heart disease including heart attacks and strokes” (1) 1 in 1000 people taking pravastatin may have […]
They are chemicals found in cannabis, the most notable is phytocannabinoid tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis plants. Cannabidiol (CBD) is another major constituent of the plant and these are just two of at least 144 known different cannabinoids isolated from cannabis all exhibiting various affects.(1) Why use CBD? CBD oil has been […]
After learning the correct way to pipette Bio Analysis invited me back to continue training. Watch the video to find out how I did and don’t hesitate to contact us about any enquires.
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Alongside analytical services we also provide training courses on Shimadzu Nexera XP HPLC and Shimadzu LCMS-8040, these include: 3 day HPLC analysis 5 day LCMS analysis 1 day HPLC refresher course 1 day general laboratory skills To get an understanding of the benefits of our courses, we asked those who had been previously trained questions […]
Simultaneous Analysis of 97 Primary Metabolites on a Pentafluorophenylpropyl Column (PFPP). This assay was performed by Shimadzu (1), the manufacturer of the equipment used, all information shown is from them unless otherwise stated. What are Metabolites? ‘Metabolites are substances made or used when the body breaks down food, drugs, chemicals, or its own tissue (for […]
This assay was performed by Shimadzu (1), the manufacturer of the equipment used, all information shown is from them unless otherwise stated. Mycotoxins are severely toxic contaminants which can be found in grains, they’re naturally occurring and are produced by certain moulds found on food (fungi) and present a risk to human health. The most […]
Gut permeability is an issue when there are changes and the absorption of nutrients is altered. The Theory: A solution of 3 sugars are given to patients at a set concentration, then either urine or blood samples are taken at set time points for analysis. The ratio of the Lactulose (disaccharide) to either Rhamnose or […]
Here at the Bio Analysis Centre we have the capability to run samples through our UHPLC (Ultra High Performance Liquid Chromatograph) or LCMS (Liquid Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer). Shimadzu (1), the manufacture of the machinery, ran a Multiple Residue Analysis of 210 Pesticides in Food Samples by Triple Quadrupole UHPLC – MS/MS. Pesticide residue on […]