Ask an Expert with Patricia Quinn - Identifying Unknown Materials
Overview
Eurofins Microbiology Laboratories, Inc. is made up of a network of microbiology labs located all throughout the US to support microbiological testing needs. Each lab has dedicated customer support so you get answers fast. Our Ask an Expert Series showcases our scientists from around the country and answers questions customers frequently ask.
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Ask an Expert Series - Topic #22
How do you determine the identity of a unknown material I found in my product?
"Finding a foreign material in your product can be serious and you will want to act fast. It is best to work with a lab that performs an orthogonal approach. This means they will perform a series of different, but complimenting analyses, such as microscopy, FT-IR, SEM-EDXA to provide robust data used to help identify a foreign material. A single test is often not conclusive enough. Reach out to us to learn more and how we can provide customized solutions!" - Patricia Quinn, Project Coordinator of Eurofins SF Analytical in New Berlin, WI.
