Recreational marijuana use is currently legal in many regions around the world, it also remains illegal in many areas, which also requires testing. Because of this, it is increasingly important for laboratories to develop accurate testing methods for THC and its related compounds in biological matrices for those individuals that may be working, driving or committing crimes under the influence of marijuana.
Biotage provides simple and effective sample prep protocols for cleanup of blood, urine, and oral fluid samples that produce reliable results, and are automation compatible.
To talk with an applications chemist about your THC assay, contact your local technical rep or our 1-point support today!
Find the right solution for your THC testing needs with options from Biotage
Not all matrices are the same and assay requirements vary by application. Whether you are working with Forensic samples, or in a clinical testing lab, Biotage products can help you achieve better results. This video shows some options to consider.
THC Application Notes for a variety of matrices
This application note describes the fully automated extraction of carboxy-THC from urine, following base hydrolysis prior to GC/MS analysis. The method was automated using Biotage® Extrahera™ configured for use with ISOLUTE® SLE+ columns. If you are working with alternate matrices such as whole blood or nails, check out application notes AN840 and AN929 respectively.
Get Started with Supported Liquid Extraction
Developing new methods is easy when you follow the ISOLUTE® SLE+ method development chart in this User Guide. Look here for tips and tricks if you are already using SLE+ and want to expand its range of applications. Read More
Current Methodologies for Drugs of Abuse Urine Testing: A White Paper from Biotage
Analysis of drug panels in urine samples can be challenging, and the trend towards larger panels, including multiple drug classes, compounds the issues faced during method development. This white paper examines a number of aspects of sample preparation, and their impact on the success of subsequent LC-MS/MS analysis of broad urine panels. Read More
Automating your Extractions frees up resources, enabling you to get more done
Automated sample prep is affordable and user-friendly with the Extrahera™ system. Labs running THC assays will be able to easily automate their methods using either columns or plates. This sample prep system utilizes positive pressure to ensure uniform processing across all samples, producing rugged results. With automation, methods can be programmed and run, freeing up lab personnel to address other needs. It is ideal for most commonly used modes of extraction including protein precipitation, supported liquid extraction, solid phase extraction, dual mode extraction, and filtration. Read More
