Pico-Tag Standard Basic AA

Having a reliable internal standard to reference as you perform amino acid analysis is of incredible importance, as you need to constantly assess system signal strength depending on your chosen sample mixture. That’s where the Pico-Tag Standard Basic AA comes into consideration. This specially formulated mixture of basic amino acids is designed for use with the Pico-Tag workflow and will help you verify just how well the Pico-Tag platform works for you. What’s more, this standard has undergone strict QC processes to ensure you only receive our best standard mixtures right out of the box. The Pico-Tag Standard Basic AA is only one of the many internal standard mixtures we have to offer at Waters. Whenever you need a standard to assess workflow performance, you’ll find a partner in success at Waters. Order the Pico-Tag Standard Basic AA for your lab now, or ask your lab manager to add one to your lab’s next order from Waters.

The Pico-Tag Standard Basic AA is designed to be used on liquid chromatography systems and offers a shelf life of one year upon reconstitution. It’s of the utmost importance that the Pico-Tag workstation is verified for proper performance before you proceed with amino acid analysis. The workstation can sometimes fall out of calibration after repeated use, which is why you should always use the Pico-Tag Standard Basic AA to verify it works properly for basic amino acid detection. This standard will help you to understand if additional system calibrations need to be made to accommodate whichever sample mixture you’re studying.

There are some crucial components to the Pico-Tag system, including the reagents you’ll have to use to achieve successful analysis. When you need new reagents, simply purchase the Pico-Tag Reagent Kit. This kit comes with PITC, TEA and Standards A/N and B for PicoTag Amino Acid Analysis of Physiologic Amino Acids. What’s more, this kit has been strictly assessed for chemical purity. That way you only receive reagents, standards and other consumables that are ready for use right out of the box.

To find an incredible selection of quality control reference materials, full LC-MS systems, workflow solutions and just about everything you need to be successful in the lab, turn to the experts at Waters. Shop lab equipment to discover everything we have to offer.