Evolution of sample preparation: workflow simplification utilizing sample hold-up technology in forensic and clinical analyses

Sample preparation is generally regarded as a pain point for many labs as it can be laborious, time consuming and relatively expensive. In a high throughput setting performing offline chemistry also leads to increases in sample turnaround time and reporting.

This note evaluates simplified sample preparation workflows using optimized sample hold-up technology allowing chemistry in-situ. Reduced labour, extraction complexity, processing time, solvent usage and resultant instrument contamination and downtime can offset upfront costs associated with sample preparation.