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25-Oct-2006 - LGC Promochem helps laboratories fight crime
LGC Promochem’s 2006-07 catalogue for laboratories focused on
doping control, clinical analysis and forensic toxicology
Crime certainly won’t pay this year following the release of LGC
Promochem’s latest and most comprehensive catalogue: Reference
materials for sports drugs, clinical analysis and forensic
toxicology 2006-07. The new edition contains updated listings of
certified and standard reference materials from leading producers
like Cerilliant, BCR/IRMM, NIST, LGC, NRCCRM, Medichem and SERO, as
well as a range of new reference materials from the National
Measurement Institute, Australia (NMIA). Established ranges such as
single- and multi-analyte standards for proteins, enzymes, lipids,
hormones, vitamins and trace elements can be found alongside firm
favourites like Cerilliant’s isotope labelled, "native" standard
solutions for analytical testing of classic and designer drugs in
body fluids, as well as drug monitoring and pharmaceutical
analyses. Also included are standards for matrix materials and
reference standards for calibrating instruments.
But the most exciting addition to the catalogue is the new range
of reference materials from NMIA. LGC Promochem has teamed up with
NMIA to give researchers and forensic analysts access to over 300
certified reference materials in the key areas of sports drugs,
such as anabolic steroids, growth promoters and their metabolites,
forensic drugs, and agricultural and veterinary chemicals. NMIA
holds third party accreditation as a reference materials producer
and every one of its high quality reference materials is reviewed
by a panel of external experts before release. Each reference
material is supplied with extensive supporting information,
including certified and, where applicable, isotopic composition
values with associated uncertainty statements, and a substantial
analysis report.
The majority of information in the catalogue comes from
electronic sources provided by LGC Promochem’s partners, rather
than from printed texts. This ensures the accuracy of the original
descriptions and spellings. Additional information has been added
when necessary, to make the lists clearer or easier to use. All
standard and certified reference materials come with detailed
certificates of analysis and certified parameters. In addition,
important instructions for storage, handling, use and, where
possible, complete certification reports are also provided.
Clinical, forensic and toxicological reference materials are an
important and fast-growing part of LGC Promochem’s product
portfolio. The Company’s customer service team has many years of
experience with reference materials and associated analysis, and
provides a high level of technical support to save customers
valuable time and hassle. For example, the team can recommend the
most appropriate material for an application and how to apply it
successfully, as well as advise on the correct procedures to follow
if purchasing controlled substances, including the national
requirements, associated charges and delivery times.
Researchers and forensic analysts will find the new catalogue
combined with LGC Promochem’s advanced technical support, to be the
ideal companion for all types of reference-dependent analysis,
including therapeutic drug monitoring, clinical diagnostics and
validation of forensic determinations for proof of evidence in
court cases.
To obtain your copy of the new catalogue Reference materials for
sports drugs, clinical analysis and forensic toxicology, please
contact LGC Promochem by email at askus@lgcpromochem.com or call
+44 (0)20 8943 8480.
Notes to Editors