Our Services

Analytical testing for research peptides.

Independent third-party results you can trust — validated methods, modern instrumentation, and scientific integrity.

Purity & Identity Confirmation

Our flagship service. Reversed-phase HPLC with UV detection determines peptide purity as a percentage and identifies impurities, while LC-MS with high-resolution accurate mass confirms the peptide's identity by comparing observed molecular weight to the expected value. Both tests are performed on the same sample and delivered on a single Certificate of Analysis.

Methodology
  • Reversed-phase HPLC with UV detection (214 nm / 280 nm)
  • C18 column separation optimized for peptide analysis
  • LC-MS with electrospray ionization (ESI)
  • High-resolution accurate mass (HRAM) measurement
  • USP and EP compliant methods available
Deliverables
  • Certificate of Analysis with purity percentage and identity result
  • Full chromatogram and mass spectrum in the report
  • Impurity profile with peak identification
  • Observed vs. expected molecular weight comparison
  • Raw data files available upon request

Net Peptide Content

Quantifies the actual active peptide weight in your sample by accounting for water, salts, counterions, and other non-peptide components. Essential for accurate dosing and formulation when the label weight alone is not enough.

Methodology
  • Amino acid analysis (AAA) with pre-column derivatization
  • Karl Fischer titration for water content determination
  • Counter-ion quantification (acetate, TFA) by ion chromatography
  • Residual solvent analysis by headspace GC
Deliverables
  • Net peptide content as a percentage of total mass
  • Breakdown of non-peptide components (water, salts, solvents)
  • Amino acid composition verification
  • Full analytical report with calculations

Our Methodology

Every analysis at Sonic Laboratories follows rigorously validated methods. As an independent third-party lab, our results are unbiased and reproducible. From sample receipt to final report, each step is documented and reviewed to ensure scientific integrity and give you confidence in the data.

Sample Requirements
  • Minimum 5 mg for purity analysis
  • Minimum 2 mg for identity confirmation (mass spec)
  • Minimum 10 mg for net peptide content
Turnaround Times
  • Purity analysis: 5-7 business days
  • Identity confirmation: 5-7 business days
  • Net peptide content: 7-10 business days
  • Rush service available (2-3 business days for HPLC/MS)