Choosing a Good Laboratory Partner

The need for light Stable Isotope Ratio Analysis (SIRA) means, for many organisations and researchers, that they are looking for a good laboratory partner.

If this is you, how do you choose – and why should you consider Isolab Scientific?

Application Areas – is the lab experienced in the application areas your project covers?
We routinely process samples in application areas including agriculture, archaeology, ecology, environmental science, food authenticity, forensic chemistry, geochemistry and medical research.

Equipment – does it have all the equipment needed (or does it outsource some elements)?
Isolab Scientific is equipped with five continuous‑flow isotope ratio mass spectrometers interfaced with a suite of elemental analysers and gas‑handling systems. Our laboratory includes: five elemental analysers for the analysis of solid and liquid samples; three gas auto‑samplers for the analysis of gas and equilibrated samples; and a dedicated pyrolysis system for high‑temperature conversion of samples for hydrogen and oxygen isotope analysis. In addition, the laboratory is equipped with three weighing stations for capsule preparation, alongside a full range of distillation lines, freeze driers, ovens, and centrifuges to support comprehensive sample preparation workflows.

Delivery – do their timescales meet your needs?
Recognising that quality and speed are major drivers in the sector, samples sent to our laboratory are typically analysed and reported within 4-6 weeks by our technical staff, who strive to provide analytical services for the light stable isotopes of the utmost quality and ensure that the needs of our clients are met and surpassed. Express services are also available.

Price – does the lab’s pricing work for your budget?
Our range of stable isotope analytical services are extremely competitive and may be viewed by isotope or application. To obtain a price for isotopic analysis of your samples simply request pricing here https://isolab-scientific.com/request-pricing/ and we will get back to you with an all inclusive price.

There are plenty more reasons to work with us. If your operation is looking for a commercial partner for a long term relationship or collaboration, just email sales@isolab-scientific.com, we’ll be happy to talk!