| Sample Control ALTA
maintains a Sample Control Department designed to meet stringent FDA Good Laboratory
Practice Standards. A segregated sample log-in area has been
dedicated to receipt and unpacking of biological samples. Sample security, temperature
maintenance and document tracking is conducted according to ALTA's Standard Operating
Procedures.
Biohazard Laboratories
The bioanalytical sample preparation facilities are housed in two OSHA
compliant biohazard laboratories. In addition to having Class II biological hoods, the
laboratories feature and additional 48 linear feet of hood space over an 1,800 square foot
area.
Mass Spectrometry Laboratory
Alta offers API analysis using the Sciex API 365®,
Sciex API 3000 or
Sciex API 4000. The utilization and optimization of the Sciex
API interface in the TurboIonSpray mode has accelerated the development of
highly sensitive and robust LC-MC-MS methods for propriety compounds. Alta
also offers 96-well sample prep methodologies.
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