September 2010

Volume 42, Number 9

The September issue of American Laboratory offers articles on VOC analysis using MS data processing software, a chromatography data system that improves lab productivity and eases peak integration, and application of 2D bar codes in the forensic laboratory.

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Identifying Trace Compounds in Complex Mixtures With MS Data-Processing Software
Gareth M. Roberts
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
With the ultimate aim of protecting workers, consumers, and the environment, industry regulations are continually expanding with respect to monitoring the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted by ... read more
Improving FTIR Operation With a Contaminant Analysis Program
John Monti
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Spectrum search (library search) is a procedure often used in contaminant analysis. It consists of using the search function included in Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) software or specialized ... read more
Challenging Chromatographic Peak Integration
Shaun Quinn
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Integration is a fundamental task that all chromatographers perform on a daily basis. Due to faster chromatography, which is creating more data every day, the amount of time spent on integration is ... read more
Benefits of an Integrated Laboratory (iLAB)
Robert Pavlis
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
An iLAB, or integrated laboratory, is a new type of laboratory informatics system—a total laboratory automation system. The value of an iLAB can best be appreciated by exploring four key problems with... read more
Effective Forensic Sample Tracking and Handling
Tal Murthy, Brian Hewson
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
With implications for the success of a legal case, forensic samples must be stored under optimal conditions to avoid DNA deterioration. Failure to maintain proper storage conditions can result in ... read more
Enterprise Thinking: Driving Open Standards Adoption in the Laboratory
Séamus Mac Conaonaigh, Trish Meek
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
With the continued rise in the cost of drug research and development, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and research companies are rethinking the way they do business. read more
Pittcon® 2011 Goes to the Peach State
Jeanely Hunt, MS, MBA
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
The 62nd Annual Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy (Pittcon® 2011) heads to the Peach State, so-called for the importance of peaches in Georgia’s agricultural ... read more