Over time, scientific processes evolve and improve to reflect the latest in technology, research, and process advancements. High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) is one such process, with advancements in the process allowing researchers, medical professionals, and scientists to separate and identify various components in any liquid.
The Advantages of the Process
The process used to be known as high-press liquid chromatography, and it has applications in manufacturing, research, medical, and in testing procedures. This technology offers rapid, accurate, and highly specific results. In addition, the system is automated, which limits any human error and allows for repeatable, consistent, and correct processing of all samples.
HPLC uses high pressure rather than gravity to move the sample through the absorbent particles in the columns. This allows for smaller sample sizes for testing and enhanced ability to detect slight variations in the sample compounds. For diagnostic and testing in medical facilities, this precise detection of components of a sample is a critical factor.
In medical research and testing, the ability of high-performance liquid chromatography to detect slight variations in compounds in the sample is essential in both diagnosis and treatment. The resolving power, or the ability to detect small differences between compounds, is critical in testing haemoglobins in blood for the diagnosis of diabetes and other blood disorders.
Trinity Biotech is a global leader in the use of HPLC in medical and research applications. The equipment they develop and manufacture is used for testing haemoglobin for the diagnosis of diabetes as well as other health concerns.
Other Medical Uses of High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
In addition to haemoglobin testing, HPLC is also used for the analysis of blood serum for testing for the presence of specific types of drugs. The process is also used for immunoassay testing for specific nutrient or vitamin deficiencies. The ability to detect precise changes in normal levels within the body helps provide earlier diagnosis and treatment options, which enhances treatment options for the patient.
