Lab Services - Testing Services

Health Protection Agency Culture Collections
Address: Health Protection Agency, Centre for Emergency Preparedness and Response, Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK SP4 0JG
Tel: + 44 1980 612512 Fax: +44 1980 611315
Web: www.ecacc.org.uk Email: ecacc@hpa.org.uk
Contact: Dr Elizabeth Fashola-Stone

Company Profile
Formation of the Health Protection Agency in 2003 brought together four of the existing UK culture collections, NCTC, NCPV, NCPF and ECACC:

EUROPEAN COLLECTION OF CELL CULTURES (ECACC)
One of the world's premier collections of authenticated cell cultures, with over 40,000 cell lines representing 45 different species. Along with a new range of Early Passage Cells and associated media.

NATIONAL COLLECTION OF PATHOGENIC FUNGI (NCPF)
The UK's only culture collection specialising in fungi pathogenic to humans and animals. The NCPF holds about 2500 strains, most of which are available for sale and distribution.

NATIONAL COLLECTION OF PATHOGENIC VIRUSES (NCPV)
Preserves well-characterised, authenticated human pathogenic viruses in a secure facility, and supplies the agents or nucleic acids derived from them to the scientific community according to national and international guidelines.

NATIONAL COLLECTION OF TYPE CULTURES (NCTC)
Supplies reference bacterial cultures of medical, scientific and veterinary importance world-wide to support academic, health, food and veterinary institutions. The collection comprises over 5000 bacterial cultures, over 100 mycoplasmas and more than 500 plasmids, host strains, bacteriophages and transposons.

The collections also support a range of identification, characterisation and testing services. HPACC supplies its microorganisms, products and services to both academic and commercial customers worldwide.

Product and services: Cell culture, Cell Lines, Cell Line, Normal Early Passage Cells, Normal Early Passage Cell Media, Synoviocytes, dermal papilla cells, endothelia cells, HUVEC, Coronary artery, smooth muscle cells, skeletal muscle cells, chondrocytes, osteoblasts, preadipocytes, keratinocytes, melanocytes, primary cultures, human control DNA, genomic DNA, primate DNA, ethnic diversity DNA, ethnic DNA, Diabetes, Diabetes Type 1 DNA, Diabetes Type 2 DNA, microbial testing, sterility testing, DNA extraction, RNA extraction, cell pellets, virus testing, mycoplasma testing, mycoplasma eradication, cell culture scale-up, training courses, blood processing, EBV transformation, cGMP Safe Deposit, Safe Deposit, Patent Deposit, Cell Banking, quarantine cell banking, inventory management, cell analysis, quality assurance, cell verification, genomic modification of cells, serum-free adaptation and banking, tissue processing, cryo-preserved tissue digests, laboratory automation, pharmacogentics, HTS, high screening, DNA quantification, liquid handling, blood collection, cell collection, drug analysis, biomaufacturing, biotechnology, life science, genetic, pharmaceutical, drug discover, consultancy, cell culture troubleshooting, facility set-up, growth profiling, cell phenotype analysis, second site storage, bacterial, reference standards, plasmids, host strains, bacteriophages, transposons, LENTICULE, International Depository Authority, viruses, fungi, yeast, dermatophytes, mould, dimorphic fungal pathogens.

Mettler Toledo Ltd
Address: 64 Boston Road, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom LE4 1AW
Tel: 0116 235 7070 Fax: 0116 236 5500
Web: www.mt.com Email: enquire.mtuk@mt.com
Contact: Alison Mason

Company Profile
Mettler-Toledo Limited is the world’s largest manufacturer of weighing equipment and one of the leading suppliers of analytical instruments.

Our extensive produce portfolio includes analytical and process instruments for the measurement of pH, thermal properties, dissolved oxygen, moisture content, density, refractive index, carbon dioxide and much more. In addition laboratory balances and titrators offer a wide range of solutions for all applications.

Our AutoChem business unit focuses on accelerating the R&D process and scale-up to production in pharmaceutical and chemical industries, specifically the discovery, development and manufacture of chemical compounds. We shorten time-to-market by accelerating the synthesis, purification and process development of chemical compounds through integration, automation and sophisticated software solutions.

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Landcatch Natural Selection
Address: The e Centre, Cooperage Way, Alloa, Clackmannanshire, United Kingdom FK10 3LP
Tel: 01259 272024 Fax: 01259272023
Contact: Dr Alastair Hamilton

Company Profile
We have developed molecular marker-based protocols for pedigree assignment and population discrimination in an expanding range of animal species.

The techniques can be used to trace or verify the origins of living plants and animals or food products derived from them.
Further, this technology can be used to identify specific genetic variants within populations, for example to detect GM products, to identify individuals likely to exhibit particular growth characteristics or other traits of economic importance or discriminate between individuals with reduced or enhanced resistance to particular diseases.

We have streamlined and introduced significant refinements into the process of developing and applying microsatellite and AFLP protocols for pedigree assignment and population discrimination. Genotyping systems developed for many species offer significantly improved resolving power over currently available techniques, allowing assignment rates of close to 100%

Moreover, the enormous number of samples processed within our laboratory has been a powerful incentive to find ways to cut costs whilst increasing throughput capacity.
As a result we are able to offer a contract genotyping service to any group needing to use these techniques, without the setup delays usual with a molecular based study and at a fraction of the cost that would normally be associated with this type of project

Lewis Associates
Address: 1A Cecil Road, Hale, Cheshire, United Kingdom WA15 9NY
Tel: 0161 929 0330 Fax: 0161 929 0331
Contact:

Company Profile
Lewis Associates is a marketing communications agency specialising in the scientific, biotech, and healthcare markets. Bringing together well-written copy, innovative marketing ideas and visual creativity, we offer a range of services tailored to meet individual requirements and budgets. These include: editorial, advertising, design, direct mail, print, web and exhibitions support; thorough market knowledge; in-depth technical understanding; excellent press relations; proven record in delivering effective campaigns; and the flexibility to dovetail into existing marketing teams.

LGC
Address: Queens Road, Teddington, Middlesex, United Kingdom TW11 0LY
Tel: 020 8943 7000 Fax: 020 8943 2767
Contact: Gez Morton

Company Profile
LGC, a science service company, is Europe's leading independent provider of analytical and diagnostic services and reference standards. LGC's market-led divisions - LGC Forensics, Food Chain and Environment, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical and Chemical Services and LGC Promochem (for Reference Materials) - operate in a diverse range of sectors for both public and private sector customers. Its research-led Analytical Technology and Government Chemist division houses specialist laboratories for the delivery of contracts under the DTI's National Measurement System and to serve its role as the UK's National Measurement Institute for chemical and biochemical analysis.

Lightwave Scientific Ltd
Address: Lower Grays, Grays Hill, Hemyock, Devon, UK EX15 3SZ
Tel: 01823 681006 Fax: 01823 681006
Contact: Ed Baily

Company Profile
Lightwave Scientific Ltd distributes scientific software within the UK, Ireland and Northern Europe. This software range is primarily for use in research and laboratory analysis. Major software areas include, genetics (sequence analysis), proteomics, and metabolomics software. In addition the company supplies a wide range of molecular modeling and virtual docking software used in drug discovery processes.

LTE Scientific Ltd
Address: Greenbridge Lane, Greenfield, Oldham, Lancashire, United Kingdom OL3 7EN
Tel: 01457 876221 Fax: 01457 870131
Contact: Liz Crossley

Company Profile
LTE product ranges include cylindrical and square section laboratory and medical autoclaves, incubators, ovens, drying cabinets, freeze dryers, solution warming cabinets and environmentally controlled rooms and test chambers.

LTE operates an independent Service Centre employing a nationwide team of skilled service engineers who are qualified 'Test Persons' to HTM 2010 and 2030.

The services we provide include the following,

* UKAS accredited calibration and validation services.
* Weekly/Quarterly/Annual Service & Testing to HTM 2010
and 2030
* Regular Maintenance Service Contracts
* Installation and Commissioning
* autoclave repairs to our own and other manufacturers
equipment.

We ensure that large stocks of spare parts are always available and pride ourselves on the speed and quality of response that we are able to offer.

M-Scan Ltd
Address: 3 Millars Business Centre, Fishponds Close, Wokingham, Berkshire, UK RG41 2TZ
Tel: 0118 989 6940 Fax: 0118 989 6941
Contact: Dr F Greer

Company Profile
M-Scan is a world leading contract research organisation celebrating 25 years of providing analytical laboratory services to the chemical, biochemical, pharmaceutical and related industries. Using a unique combination of expertise and sophisticated instruments,in particular mass spectrometry, we solve a variety of analytical problems for clients worldwide. The group, now comprising four laboratories in the USA, UK and Switzerland, offers the levels of service expected of a top-flight CRO: GLP/GMP accreditation, confidentiality and dedication to delivering projects to an agreed timetable.
Studies involve chemical entities ranging in size from small molecules to biopharmaceuticals at all stages of product development, including research, production QC and regulatory approval.
Our laboratories have been inspected by appropriate regulatory agencies and are certified to perform analysis to GLP and cGMP standards.

Mast Group Ltd
Address: Mast House, Derby Road, Bootle, Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom L20 1EA
Tel: 0151 472 1444 Fax: 0151 944 1332
Contact: Catherine Davidson

Company Profile
Manufacture and distribution of diagnostic kits and reagents for microbiology, virology, autoimmune disease, obstetrics, and immunology. Supplier of laboratory consumables.

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Metrohm UK Ltd
Address: Unit 2 Top Angel, Buckingham Industrial Park, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom MK18 1TH
Tel: 01280 824824 Fax: 01280 824800
Contact:

Company Profile
Instrumentation for potentiometric titration, karl fischer titration,ion chromatography, HPLC, Voltammetry / Polarography, Lab Automation, Dosing & Dispensing, CFR COMPLIANT SOFTWARE.

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Microscal Ltd
Address: 79 Southern Row, London, UK W10 5AL
Tel: 020 8969 3935 Fax: 020 8968 6309
Contact: Mr. C. E. Templer

Company Profile
Manufacturers of scientific instruments for surface characterisation, representative sampling of particulates, and artificial fadeing.

Our flow--through microcalorimeter, the FMC, handles gas--phase and liquid--phase studies and can operate at temperatures upto 240 degrees Celcius.

Our samplers, the SR range, have hopper capacities from 0.025 litres to 40 litres with a range of collection options.

Our artificial faders, the LFT range, offer a choice of lamps and sample holders which together allow fadeing rates from 3.4 to 15.5 times faster than daylight fadeing alone. The sample holders can also be water cooled if required.

Netzsch Instruments
Address: Vigo Place, Aldridge, West Midlands, United Kingdom WS9 8UG
Tel: 01922 459006 Fax: 01922 453320
Web: www.netzsch-thermal-analysis.com Email: eileen.smith@netzsch.com
Contact: Eileen Smith

Company Profile
Netzsch Thermal Analysis -

NETZSCH Analysing and Testing – expertise in thermal analysis

Leading the world in thermal analysis , thermophysical properties measurement and contract testing.

We offer a complete line of instruments for research and quality control including:

DSC - Differential Scanning Calorimetry / Differential Thermal Analysis
TGA - Thermogravimetry
STA - Simultaneous Thermogravimetry - Differential Scanning Calorimetry
DIL, TMA , DMA - Dilatometry / Thermomechanical Analysis / Dynamic-Mechanical Analysis
DEA - Dielectric Analysis
Thermal Diffusivity / Thermal Conductivity - Including the The Laser Flash Method (LFA)
Refractory Testing
Gas Analysis / Couplings
Dilatometer , Evolved Gas Analysis with FTIR and Mass Spectrometer .
Micromet DEA - Cure Monitoring

Sample of the industries we serve includes:
Research / Development, Academia
Polymer Manufacturing and Processing
Pharmaceutical, Foods and Cosmetic Industries
Chemical Industry
Vehicle Construction
Electronics Industry
Metal Industry
Ceramics, Glass, and Building Materials Industries

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