Services

We provide testing of small molecules, biopolymers and proteins, with services ranging from structure determination to quantitative and qualitative analysis of sample mixtures, to intact molecular weight determination.

We are always available to discuss the facility's capabilities and to answer your questions about sample preparation, method of analysis, or data interpretation. We’re happy to help during experimental design to maximize the information from our mass spectrometry analysis.

Examples of our Services for Different Industries

Food, Agricultural and Nutrition

• Nutritional analysis of commercial food
• Livestock feed nutritional analysis
• Nutrient density analysis
• Soil nutrient analysis
• Flavor analysis
• Testing for heavy metals and other contaminants in agricultural products

Cannabinoid Analysis

• Testing of hemp plants for levels of THC, CBD and other cannabinoid compounds
• Testing of high-THC cannabis
• Testing of plant (leaf and flower) tissue
• Testing of concentrates, oils and cosmetic products
• Profiling of cannabinoid compounds in edible products
• Testing for levels of heavy metals and other contaminates in cannabis

Pharmaceutical

• Verification of compounds
• Testing for clinical trials
• Proof of drug trials/approval process
• Confidentiality – see information about our NDA

Biomedical

• Tissue sample analysis
• Metabolomic profiling
• Urinalysis
• Protein sequencing

Water Quality Analysis

• Analysis of PFAs in groundwater or drinking water
• Testing for nanoplastics/microplastics
• Testing for lead and other heavy metals

Materials Science/Engineering

• Molecule identification
• Chemical structure determination

Contact us for the best instruments and procedures to meet your needs! 

There are several ways to work with the MAC Lab at NIU.

We test your samples for you. (Pricing per sample.)

• We train you to use the instruments and you sign up for machine time to run your tests. (Pricing per hour.)
• See our Policies and Scheduling page for details 

Professionalism and Confidentiality

We’re experienced at working with business and academic partners, and we’re fully compliant with chain-of-custody regulations and privacy laws (including HIPAA). Ask us about our NDA and data policies!

Fees