Dr.RheumBOS said:I tested my certificates of analysis batch through Janoshik — 99.2% purity.
COA red flags for certificates of analysis — here's what to look for when reviewing a Certificate of Analysis:
- No HPLC data: If there's no chromatography graph, it's not a real COA
- Exact 100% purity: Suspicious — real testing always shows slight variation
- No batch number: Can't trace back to specific production
- No endotoxin testing: For injectables, this is essential
- Template looks like it was made in Word: Professional labs have standardized formats
I have seen fake COAs that are literally photoshopped. Always verify independently if possible.
VanRx_Mike said:One addition: an unstated method makes a report close to uninterpretable.
Genuinely useful, thank you. I had the facts and not the framework. Adding it to my notes with a link back to this thread.
Dr.RheumBOS said:I tested my certificates of analysis batch through Janoshik — 99.2% purity.
Reconstituted peptide stability data for certificates of analysis: I had Janoshik test my reconstituted vial at day 1, day 14, and day 28 stored in the refrigerator.
Day 1: 100.1% purity
Day 14: 99.1% purity
Day 28: 97.3% purity
Minimal degradation over 28 days when properly refrigerated. This confirms the standard 28-day beyond-use date is appropriate. Beyond 28 days, I'd reconstitute a fresh vial to be safe.
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Shop Reference Standardszoe_NC said:Two reports on the same product from two laboratories, four percentage points apart, and no method stated on either.
Mass spectrometry confirmation for certificates of analysis: beyond HPLC purity, mass spec tells you the molecule's exact molecular weight. This confirms identity — not just purity.
Why this matters: HPLC can show you a "pure" compound, but if it's pure of the WRONG compound, purity is meaningless. Mass spec at m/z 4113.58 Da confirms it's actually semaglutide. My Janoshik report includes both HPLC and mass spec.
If your testing provider only offers HPLC, consider upgrading to include mass spec for at least your first batch from a new vendor.