Precision Elemental and Metal Testing for Diverse Matrices
At Eurofins Advinus, we provide high-quality elemental analysis services powered by ICP-MS technology in a GLP-compliant laboratory environment. Our facility is equipped to handle a wide variety of sample types—ranging from pharmaceuticals to environmental samples—delivering accurate trace and ultra-trace level quantification with regulatory-grade reliability.
Whether supporting toxicokinetic and pharmacokinetic studies, or assessing metal contaminants in food, chemicals, or biological matrices, our experts ensure precision, reproducibility, and international compliance.
Key Capabilities
- GLP-compliant ICP-MS analysis for regulatory submissions
- Expertise in trace and ultra-trace level quantification
- Microwave digestion systems for sample preparation of various matrices and volumes
- Direct aspiration of samples in organic solvents
- Use of reference standards traceable to international norms
- Identification and quantification of elemental and metal profiles across complex matrices
Sample Types We Analyze
- Pharmaceuticals & nutraceuticals
- Agrochemical technicals & formulations
- Crop produce (raw & processed)
- Processed foods and animal feed
- Biological matrices (blood, plasma, tissues)
- Soils, sediments, and water samples
- Plastics, polymers, and packaging materials
- Support for Extractables & Leachables (E&L) studies
Applications
- Toxicokinetic/Pharmacokinetic studies requiring elemental concentration tracking
- Heavy metal contamination analysis in consumer and regulated products
- Compliance with ICH Q3D, USP <232>/<233>, and other global standards
- Data generation for regulatory submissions across pharma, agrochemicals, food, and industrial chemicals
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
We use Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) for its sensitivity and ability to detect elements at trace and ultra-trace levels.
Yes, our lab routinely processes biological matrices such as blood, plasma, and tissues, particularly for pharmacokinetic and toxicokinetic applications.
Absolutely. We provide elemental analysis as part of comprehensive E&L testing, helping evaluate packaging interactions and contamination risks.
Yes, our GLP-compliant services follow ICH, USP, EMA, and FDA guidelines using traceable reference standards for data integrity.
Our microwave digestion systems handle a broad range of matrices including solids, liquids, organics, polymers, and complex biological samples.
