Our Services

Analytical testing for research peptides.

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

Purity & Identity Confirmation

$200

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

+$25 add-on

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

Conformity / Variance Testing

+$60 / vial add-on

Verify that multiple vials from the same batch are consistent. Each vial you submit is tested independently and the report shows how closely the units conform — quantifying vial-to-vial variance so you know your batch is uniform, not just that one vial passed.

Methodology
  • Each submitted vial from the batch is tested independently
  • Content and purity measured per vial by HPLC
  • Vial-to-vial variance reported as relative standard deviation (%RSD)
  • Results compared against a batch conformity threshold
Deliverables
  • Per-vial result table for the batch
  • Batch mean, range, and %RSD variance statistics
  • Pass / fail conformity assessment
  • Included with the Certificate of Analysis

HGH Dimer Analysis

+$75 add-on

Specialty add-on for human growth hormone samples. Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC-HPLC) quantifies the percentage of dimer (two HGH molecules bound together) and higher molecular weight aggregates. Dimer is technically HGH but does not appear in standard purity tests and reduces bioactivity, so a dedicated analysis is required to detect it.

Methodology
  • Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC-HPLC)
  • Separates HGH monomer, dimer, and higher molecular weight aggregates
  • Identifies the 191 amino acid HGH variant specifically
  • Available only for HGH / somatropin samples
Deliverables
  • Monomer percentage
  • Dimer percentage
  • Higher molecular weight aggregate percentage
  • SEC chromatogram included with the Certificate of Analysis

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
  • Minimum 1 vial / 1 mL for HGH dimer analysis
  • One vial per unit for conformity/variance testing
Turnaround Times
  • Purity analysis: 5-7 business days
  • Identity confirmation: 5-7 business days
  • Net peptide content: 7-10 business days
  • HGH dimer analysis: 5-7 business days
  • Conformity / variance analysis: 5-7 business days
  • Rush service available (2-3 business days for HPLC/MS)