Channels

 

Special Offers & Promotions

 

 

Latest News

 

 

View Channel

New Products

 

 

View Channel

Video Presentations

 

 

View Channel

Separation Science

 

 

View Channel

Microscopy & Image Analysis

 

 

View Channel

Laboratory Automation & IT Solutions

 

 

View Channel

 

Benchtop Evaporator Aids Forensic Science

publication date: Nov 19, 2018
 | 
author/source: SP Scientific Inc.

Benchtop Evaporator Aids Forensic Science


Genevac’s EZ-2 Series centrifugal evaporator is being used by a growing number of forensic science labs as a preferred sample preparation tool for applications including drug and alcohol testing as well as toxicological screening.

Forensic investigations often use the sensitivity and identifying power of Mass Spectrometry (MS), typically with solid phase extraction and evaporation as part of the sample preparation process. Blood and urine analysis are widely used for forensic investigations into drug-related deaths, drug-facilitated crimes and in the clinical assessment of alcohol and drug consumption. Hair analysis can also provide evidence of drug or alcohol abuse over time, as part of program compliance for those participating in drug or alcohol dependency treatment or for workplace or health insurance screenings. The EZ-2 has been proven to streamline the sample preparation process whilst maintaining sample integrity and improving sensitivity.

Using Genevac’s patented Dri-Pure® sample protection system, the EZ-2 can dry forensic samples without cross-contamination and sample loss due to solvent bumping, which is commonly experienced with other evaporator systems. 

“To enable all users to achieve higher recoveries for volatile analytes and repeatable results each time, the EZ-2 has been made easier to use than other conventional nitrogen blowdown systems,” said Genevac Product Manager Dr. Induka Abeysena, who explained in addition to accommodating many samples, the centrifugal evaporator can operate entirely unattended. 

“Beneficially, the EZ-2 temperature control and auto-stop systems protect and ensure your sample integrity, to provide extra peace of mind with thermally sensitive samples,” said Dr Abeysena.

Download an evaluation of evaporative sample preparation techniques using the EZ-2 by a leading provider of forensic drug and alcohol testing solutions.


Genevac, part of SP Scientific and located in Ipswich, UK, offers a comprehensive portfolio of evaporators to suit almost any solvent removal application, purchasing budget or productivity requirement. SP Scientific is a leading manufacturer of centrifugal evaporators and concentrators, freeze drying / lyophilisation, temperature control/thermal management, glassware washers, controlled environments, vial washing and tray loading machines. The company sells its products under well-known brands including Genevac, VirTis, Hull, FTS Systems, Hotpack and the recently acquired PennTech. SP Scientific has ISO 9001:2015 registered production facilities in Europe and USA.


more from SP Scientific



If you have not logged into the website then please enter your details below.



 

Subscribe to any of our newsletters for the latest on new laboratory products, industry news, case studies and much more!

Newsletters from Lab Bulletin

 

Request your free copies HERE

 

 

 

Popular this Month

Top 10 most popular articles this month

 

 

Today's Picks

 


 

Looking for a Supplier?

Search by company or by product

 


Company Name:

Product:


 

 

 

 

Please note Lab Bulletin does not sell, supply any of the products featured on this website. If you have an enquiry, please use the contact form below the article or company profile and we will send your request to the supplier so that they can contact you directly.

Lab Bulletin is published by newleaf marketing communications ltd.


 

Media Partners

 

Exhibitions & Events