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Analytical balance

A high-precision weighing instrument used in laboratories to measure small masses, typically readable to 0.1 mg or 0.01 mg. At Nepal Lab, analytical balances are relevant to pharmaceutical QC, reference-standard preparation, and academic research labs that need traceable mass measurements.

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High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)

A separation technique that pumps a liquid mobile phase through a packed column to separate, identify, and quantify compounds. HPLC is a core tool for pharmaceutical assay, impurity testing, food safety analysis, and clinical toxicology, and is one of the instrument categories buyers look for at the Kathmandu exhibition.

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Gas chromatography (GC)

An analytical technique that separates volatile and semi-volatile compounds using a carrier gas and a heated column. GC is used for residual solvents, essential oils, environmental contaminants, and forensic testing, and complements HPLC on laboratory benchtops.

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Spectroscopy

A group of techniques that measure how matter interacts with electromagnetic radiation, including UV-Vis, infrared, atomic absorption, and fluorescence. Spectroscopy supports elemental analysis, pharmaceutical identity testing, and environmental monitoring.

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Mass spectrometry (MS)

An analytical method that ionizes molecules and measures their mass-to-charge ratio, often coupled to LC or GC. MS provides high-sensitivity confirmation for trace residues, metabolomics, and clinical research applications.

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LIMS

Laboratory Information Management System, software that manages samples, workflows, results, instrument data, and audit trails. A LIMS is central to ISO 15189 and GLP compliance and to scaling laboratory operations beyond paper records.

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ISO 15189

An international standard specifying quality and competence requirements for medical laboratories. It covers pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes, and is a common accreditation target for hospital and diagnostic labs in Nepal.

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Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)

A quality system for non-clinical laboratory studies that governs organization, personnel, facilities, equipment, and record keeping. GLP is relevant to pharmaceutical development, contract research, and regulatory submissions.

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Point-of-care testing (POCT)

Diagnostic testing performed near the patient rather than in a central laboratory, using compact devices and cartridge-based assays. POCT is expanding access to rapid diagnostics in hospitals, clinics, and outreach settings.

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Biosafety cabinet (BSC)

A ventilated enclosure that protects operators, samples, and the environment from biological aerosols through HEPA filtration. Class II biological safety cabinets are standard for microbiology, cell culture, and molecular biology work.

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Calibration

The process of comparing an instrument's measurement against a reference standard and documenting the deviation. Regular calibration underpins traceability and is required for accreditation and regulatory audits.

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Proficiency testing (PT)

An external quality assessment scheme in which a provider sends blind samples to participating laboratories and compares results across the group. PT is used to demonstrate ongoing analytical competence for accreditation.

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Reagent

A substance or prepared solution used in a chemical or biological reaction to detect, measure, or synthesize another substance. Reagent grade, lot traceability, and cold-chain handling are key purchasing considerations.

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Cold chain

A temperature-controlled supply chain for heat-sensitive products such as reagents, vaccines, and clinical samples. In Kathmandu's climate, reliable cold storage and backup power are practical concerns for laboratories.