According to national statistics published by the government, between April 2020 and March 2021, 275,896 adults came into contact with drug and alcohol services (1). Testing for drugs of abuse can be used to a) discover drug abuse; b) monitor someone who has a substance abuse problem; c) detect drug intoxication and d) determine the […]
We recently came across this very interesting article about calibration curve standards, published at Restek by Dr. Landon Wiest. At the Bio-Analysis Centre, preparing calibration curves are part of our work. Thus, we would like to share this article which reveals important tips on how to do it and avoid errors. The first step to […]
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 […]
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 […]
We were delighted to be asked to join the panel last night at the One Nucleus event hosted by LBIC at the RVC. The topic, ‘Staffing the 21st Century Life Sciences R&D Industry.’ As an employer of several graduates, undergraduates and summer placements in our 5 years of business, we were interested to be […]
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and the Bio-Analysis Centre are now conducting testing for atypical myopathy as part of the RVC’s work towards improved treatments and management of this disorder, and to enhance the welfare of affected horses. Atypical myopathy of horses is a severe and life threatening equine muscle disorder that is caused […]
Welcome to the Bio-Analysis Centre based in the London Bioscience Innovation Centre (LBIC). Our Bio-Analysis Centre has over 20 years experience in LC-MS and HPLC analysis.