Analytical services
Liquid chromatography mass spectrometry
LCMS Method Development
Qualitative screening and quantitative analysis using single-quadrupole LC-MS with an optimized method.
Standard price
$200
starting per hour
Turnaround
Dependent on project complexity, up to 4 weeks; rush service upon request
What is included
- Sample receipt and routine preparation
- Calibration-range evaluation
- Mobile-phase and LCMS optimization
- Sample pre-trials
- Targeted and non-targeted analysis
- Extensive data processing and analytical report
Common applications
01Qualitative sample screening and mass-to-charge assessment
02Quantitative sample analysis and concentration determination
03Stability and/or degradation studies
04Isomer identification and isotopic-abundance pattern assessment
Service pricing
ServicePrice
LCMS method developmentStarting at $200/hour
Expanded optimization or additional analytesQuoted per project
Rush analysisSubject to availability
Sample requirements
- Clearly labeled samples
- Sample information, including target analyte(s)
- Expected concentration range, if known
- Reference standard, when available
- Known impurities, isomers, or other relevant compounds
- Safety information and storage conditions
Important limitations
- Results depend on sample quality, matrix composition, and analyte concentration; trace-level analysis may require additional work.
- Complex matrices, extraction, calibration, and extensive sample preparation are quoted separately.
- Only in-house, non-regulated method validation is provided.
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