What we do

We undertake analyses of a wide range of lipid samples on a commercial basis.

The Mylnefield Lipid Analysis was set up by Mylnefield Research Services (MRS) Ltd., in October 1995 through an amalgamation between the Lipid Units of the Scottish Crop Research Institute (SCRI) and the University of St Andrews. SCRI is an internationally recognized centre of excellence for lipid research and analysis.

Here we can boast not only considerable research expertise, including the use of HPLC and GC-mass spectrometry for the analysis of lipids, but also excellent facilities, housed in new, well-equipped laboratories.

We offer many specific analyses for a large range of lipid-containing materials, including:

• GLA - containing oils (evening primrose, borage, blackcurrant)
• Other vegetable oils (e.g. rapeseed, sunflower, perilla)
• Genetically modified oils
• Fish oils
• Hydrogenated oils
• Lipids of microorganisms
• CLA samples
• Food samples
• Blood samples

Most important, we are formally accredited to the ISO9001:2000 standard, and are independently audited, so that we can meet the requirements of regulatory or legal authorities.

Coming to us for lipid analysis can benefit you in several ways:

• Independence from manufacturers, suppliers and purchasers
• Established methods of analysis
• Extensive experience of GLA, fish and seed oils
• Access to the latest technology, e.g. GC-MS
• No need to invest in expensive equipment
• Quick turnaround of samples

We also offer both lecture-based, and laboratory-based, training courses. For details of our upcoming courses, click here.

Latest Courses

Lipid Chemistry & Analysis Course
February 28th/29th 2008
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