Biotage^® (STO: BIOT), a leading supplier of tools and technology for medicinal and analytical chemistry, announced the release of its new Analytical Sample Preparation Catalog. The expanded, 200-page catalog includes a range of products for Bioanalytical, Forensic, Clinical, Environmental, Agrochemical and Food Applications. To order or download the catalog, visit www.biotage.com or contact a representative. A searchable version of the catalog is also available on the Biotage website.

This new Biotage catalog includes an Applications Index in addition to comprehensive information to assist in the use of these products. Additionally, the convenient Product Selection Guide enables customers to quickly locate the product that best fits their application needs.

New products include the expansion of the EVOLUTE^® family of resin-based sorbents and the AFFINILUTE ^TM MIP range of molecularly imprinted polymers for class selective clean up. In addition to the widely used 96 well plate format, ISOLUTE ^® SLE+ supported-liquid extraction columns are now available providing a faster, cleaner and more cost effective extraction for larger volume samples. The RapidTrace ^® and TurboVap^® range of automated sample preparation and sample drying instruments are included for the first time.

Available as silica and resin phases, Biotage solid-phase extraction products cover a wide range of applications including: the detection of low-level pesticides in foodstuffs and environmental matrices; analysis of trace levels of both performance enhancing and drugs of abuse in biological samples; extraction of drug candidates and their metabolites from biological fluids and the determination of acrylamide and melamine in foodstuffs.

Biotage sample preparation products are supported by a wealth of knowledge and experience in method development and trouble shooting. "At Biotage we strive to develop innovative scientific solutions and supply in-depth technical support that simplifies method development and provides reliable results", says Gary Dowthwaite, Global Product Manager. "Our expertise helps guide customers in choosing the right product and most efficient method that best suits their analytical needs."

For further information visit www.biotage.com or call: in Europe +46 18 56 57 10, in North America toll free 1 800 446 4752, in Japan +81 422 28 1233, other areas please call +46 18 56 57 10.