What is a custom analytical method?

If you recently purchased or have owned for quite a while some the analytical instruments we have here at HSL we will work with you to develop methods specific to your application.  For example, if you're interested in the identification of sesquiterpenes by GC-MS we will work with you to develop a method to accurately and precisely separate, detect and identify these compounds in your sample matrix.  This will include optimizing your extraction procedure, testing GC columns for maximum efficiency and developing injector and oven programs.  Also we will test the method by both ion trap and quadrupole MS. 

What is a custom analytical interface?

Often times the limits of detection are set by the sample introduction system of the instrument manufacturer.  We develop sample introduction interfaces that are unique to customer needs.  These include cryogenic laser ablation cells for LA-ICP-MS analyses of biological tissues, gas laser ablation cells for LA-GC-MS of solid materials, and gas transfer lines for GC-ICP-MS speciation.  We also offer other custom built interfaces including a thin-layer chromatography-HPLC interface for HPLC-MS of TLC spots.

Do you do more traditional analytical measurements?

Absolutely!  We employ APHA, EPA, NIOSH, and ASTM methods for quantification of inorganic and organic constituents in a wide variety of sample matrices.  If you don't see a common analysis here just ask....

Are you a certified laboratory?

Our EPA laboratory # is AR01011 (EPA methods 200.8 and 6020).  Click here for our draft QAPP plan.

We are an experimental CLIA laboratory (CLIA Lab # 04D1066524).

If the market demands we will pursue other certifications in the future.  We adhere strictly to the protocols of the certifying agencies in all analysis for which standard operating procedures are available.