http://www.labmanager.com/ Lab Manager Magazine Article RSS Feed for Sample Preparation en-us ©2011 LabManager, a division of the LabX Media Group. All Rights Reserved. Sun, 19 May 2013 06:43:00 EST 120 http://www.labmanager.com//images/site/LabManagerPrintLogo.jpg http://www.labmanager.com/ http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/34941/article/Product-Focus--Sample-Preparation-for-Chromatography http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/34941/article/Product-Focus--Sample-Preparation-for-Chromatography   It’s official: Sample and standards preparation are significant bottlenecks in high-throughput laboratories, particularly those partly or fully automated. Improved instrument sensitivity—and the need for speed and accuracy—have made sample prep a top priority. Sample Preparation Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/34075/article/Introduction--Consistency--Economy--Error-Reduction--and-Freedom-From-Routine-are-Common-Drivers http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/34075/article/Introduction--Consistency--Economy--Error-Reduction--and-Freedom-From-Routine-are-Common-Drivers Sample preparation (“prep”) is a tedious, time-consuming task but a necessary part of nearly every analytical workflow, regardless of industry or laboratory type. Sample Preparation Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/34076/article/Making-the-Business-Case--Preparing-Exact-Concentrations-in-Just-the-Right-Quantities http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/34076/article/Making-the-Business-Case--Preparing-Exact-Concentrations-in-Just-the-Right-Quantities Arguing against lab automation is becoming more difficult, particularly for sample prep. With reagents and solvents costing what they do, a business case based on direct cost savings for critical materials stands on its own. Sample Preparation Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/34077/article/Caveats--Limitations-of-Sample-Prep-Systems-Vary-by-Instrument-Type-and-Sample http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/34077/article/Caveats--Limitations-of-Sample-Prep-Systems-Vary-by-Instrument-Type-and-Sample Despite protestations to the contrary, automation is not something to undertake casually. Due to the dizzying array of possibilities and workflows, the technology has not yet achieved the simplicity of consumer products. Sample Preparation Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/34078/article/Diversity--Improved-Sample-Prep-Speed-and-Accuracy-Depend-Upon-Workflow http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/34078/article/Diversity--Improved-Sample-Prep-Speed-and-Accuracy-Depend-Upon-Workflow A comprehensive review of sample preparation would require a multivolume work. Beyond that, covering the possible number of workflows given the hundreds of potential “unit operations” would fill an encyclopedia, especially when solids (rock, soil, animal tissue) are considered. Sample Preparation Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/34080/article/A-Q-A-with-Select-Automated-Sample-Prep-Experts http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/34080/article/A-Q-A-with-Select-Automated-Sample-Prep-Experts A Question and Answer with Select Automated Sample Prep Experts Sample Preparation Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/6187/article/Technology-News-Cole-Parmer-Sample-Preparation-System http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/6187/article/Technology-News-Cole-Parmer-Sample-Preparation-System A good fit for the extraction of DNA, RNA, protein, mitochondria, and small molecules. Technology News Thu, 22 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/6188/article/Technology-News-Porvair-Sciences-Sample-Preparation-System http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/6188/article/Technology-News-Porvair-Sciences-Sample-Preparation-System Provides a faster, trouble-free alternative to cartridges for high throughput sample clean-up. Technology News Thu, 22 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/30133/article/Stomacher--Contributes-to-On-Going-Cosmetic-Product-Safety-Campaign http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/30133/article/Stomacher--Contributes-to-On-Going-Cosmetic-Product-Safety-Campaign Laboratory blender ideal for both sample prep and small scale production of topical therapeutic and cosmetic products. Sample Preparation Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/30018/article/Microwave-Sample-Prep http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/30018/article/Microwave-Sample-Prep Microwave digestion is the preparation method of choice for analyzing metals in complex mixtures. Food and environmental industries favor this technique, which is also applicable to testing materials, soil, agricultural waste products, engine oils, LabManager, Lab Products, Lab Product Resources, Microwave Digestion, Sample Preparation Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/7277/article/Sample-Prep-for-Chromatographic-Analysis http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/7277/article/Sample-Prep-for-Chromatographic-Analysis Balancing the needed increases in selectivity with the desire for generic methods The Greek translation of chromatography? basically ?color writing?? fails to reveal the breadth of this technology. The range of Lab Products, Sample Preparation Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/7239/article/Exeter-Analytical--CHN-Determination-of-Air-Sensitive--Hygroscopic-or-Volatile-Samples http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/7239/article/Exeter-Analytical--CHN-Determination-of-Air-Sensitive--Hygroscopic-or-Volatile-Samples Exeter Analytical has developed a reliable sample preparation technique that enables accurate determination of the percentage Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H) and Nitrogen (N) in difficult to analyze volatile samples. White Papers & Application Notes Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/7208/article/Thermo-Fisher-Scientific-Enhances-Sample-Preparation-with-New-Syringe-Filters http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/7208/article/Thermo-Fisher-Scientific-Enhances-Sample-Preparation-with-New-Syringe-Filters Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today launched the Thermo Scientific Titan3 and Target2 ranges of single-use syringe filters for sample preparation. Sample Preparation Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/6986/article/SPRIworks-HT-from-Beckman-Coulter-Automates-Sample-Preparation-for-Next-Generation-Sequencing--Debuts-at-SLAS2012 http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/6986/article/SPRIworks-HT-from-Beckman-Coulter-Automates-Sample-Preparation-for-Next-Generation-Sequencing--Debuts-at-SLAS2012 Beckman Coulter Life Sciences launched SPRIworks HT*, a high-throughput solution for fragment library preparation on Illumina next generation sequencers, at SLAS2012 Sample Preparation Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/6923/article/New-Concentrating-Pipette-from-InnovaPrep http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/6923/article/New-Concentrating-Pipette-from-InnovaPrep InnovaPrep launches novel, automated mechanical enrichment device to replace antiquated common sample prep methods. Pipettes , Sample Preparation Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/6887/article/JASCO-S-Featured-Product-at-Pittcon-2012 http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/6887/article/JASCO-S-Featured-Product-at-Pittcon-2012 Preparative scale SFC System. Sample Preparation Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/6709/article/Horizon-Technology-Introduces-the-SmartPrep--Extractor http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/6709/article/Horizon-Technology-Introduces-the-SmartPrep--Extractor Horizon Technology proudly introduces its new SmartPrep Extractor delivering unprecedented versatility for automating tedious manual cartridge-based SPE methods. Sample Preparation Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/6038/article/Bioneer-Releases-ExiProgen--Automated-Protein-Synthesis--Purification-System http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/6038/article/Bioneer-Releases-ExiProgen--Automated-Protein-Synthesis--Purification-System Bioneer® Inc., Alameda, CA, October 2011 Bioneer is pleased to introduce the ExiProgen™ the first automated recombinant protein synthesis/ purification system in the world. Bioneer’s ExiProgen™ system is a breakthrough in synt Sample Preparation Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/5942/article/Life-Technologies-Launches-Flagship-PCR-Instrument-that-Enables-Cost-Effective--High-Throughput-Screening-Applications http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/5942/article/Life-Technologies-Launches-Flagship-PCR-Instrument-that-Enables-Cost-Effective--High-Throughput-Screening-Applications QuantStudio? 12K Flex system takes all-in-one approach to scale with the needs of each experiment by offering quantitative and digital PCR capabilities CARLSBAD, Calif. ? Oct. 12, 2011 ? Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LI Sample Preparation Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/5921/article/Sample-Preparation-Vendor-List http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/5921/article/Sample-Preparation-Vendor-List Agela Technologies Agilent Technologies  Applied Biosystems   Beckman Coulter   Bio-Rad   Biotage  Buchi   ChiralTech  Vendor List Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/5772/article/Ask-the-Expert--Overcoming-the-Challenges-of-Sample-Preparation http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/5772/article/Ask-the-Expert--Overcoming-the-Challenges-of-Sample-Preparation Q: What does sample prep typically involve, and what are the common challenges encountered? A: Sample prep is problematic on many levels. Typically there is always the need to manipulate the sample in some way prior to the analysis. Usually there Home, Sample Preparation Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/5776/article/Particle-Sizing--It-s-Not-All-About-Size http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/5776/article/Particle-Sizing--It-s-Not-All-About-Size Whether your business is pharmaceuticals, mining, paints, or foods, you are probably working with smaller particles than you were a decade ago. Lab Products, Particle Sizing , Sample Preparation Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/5781/article/Micro-Volume-Quantification http://www.labmanager.com//?articles.view/articleNo/5781/article/Micro-Volume-Quantification Problem: Highly concentrated nucleic acid and protein samples must be diluted before they can be read on most absorbance-based spectrophotometers, and conversely, diluted samples must be concentrated How It Works, How It Works Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST