Happy Holidays from UCT

As we look to 2011, we are excited to begin celebrating our 25th anniversary as your most reliable supplier of solid phase extraction products. This year we have many new products and projects on the horizon which, as always, should make your job easier in the lab.

We thank you for your support, loyalty and continued business as we look forward to the next 25!

Photos from the 2nd annual UKIAFT meeting in Glasgow

Pictured here is our very own Dr. Jeff Hackett (right) is presenting Prof. John S. Oliver (left) the SPE Lifetime achievement award for services to Forensic Toxicology in the field of solid phase extraction.

This second photo is the entire group of attendees at the 2nd annual UKIAFT meeting in Glasgow, hosted by Dr. Gail Cooper, Prof. David Osselton, and Dr. Simon Elliot . International attendees include Dr. Christine Moore, Dr.Marilyn Huestis and Dr. Michael Smith. This group represents Forensic Toxicologists from the major UK and Ireland facilities.

"The Chemistry of QuEChERS" to be presented in Belgium on Dec. 2nd

UCT's Environmental Product Manager, Don Shelly will be presenting a talk, "The Chemistry of QuEChERS" at the Trends in Organic Analysis Workshop in Grobbendonk, Belgium on December 2. The workshop is presented by the Analytical Chemistry Section of the Royal Flemish Chemical Society (KVCV).

ß-Agonist from Denmark

Just got word from a lab in Denmark that they are successfully using our CSDAU506 column to determine ß-Agonist's in farm and slaughterhouse animals. We are always pleased to service and support our customers worldwide! They loved our website and continually stopped by for the latest information on solid phase extraction and its neighboring markets.

UCT attends CAT meeting November 5-6 Anaheim, CA

The California Association of Toxicologists (CAT) are holding their next meeting on November 5-6 at Anaheim, CA. UCT will be represented at this meeting by Bill Leavitt. UCT has a long and pround history of supporting the Forensic Toxicology Community with the world reknown SPE sorbents, equipment, spe columns, 96 and 48 Well plates, Positive Pressure, Vacuum, and Universal Manifolds. As the premier manufacturer of Silanes, UCT offers a wide range range of derivatizing reagents for use with GC-MS analyses related to forensic toxicological testing. Bill will be on hand to discuss applications, methods, as well as answer questions relating to UCT products for the Forensic Toxicology community in California and beyond. Be sure to visit the UCT booth at the next CAT meeting.

UCT crowns 2 more at SOFT

Over the years, Michael Telepchak, president and CEO of UCT, has honored forensic toxicologists at the Annual Meeting of Society of Forensic Toxicologists (SOFT) with the prestigious Excellence in SPE Award. This presentation occurs at the famous Elmer Gordon Forum, hosted by H. Chip Walls and Bob Zettl. At this year's meeting, two awards were presented. One was given to Dr. Robert Kronstrand (Associate Professor in Forensic Toxicology, National Board of Forensic Medicine) from Linkoping, Sweden for his outstanding work on the determination of ethylglucuronide in hair using UCT's ETG SPE column. The second award was presented to a new SOFT member, Ms. Kelly Burns from Onondaga County Center for Forensic Sciences for her development work on a procedure for the analysis of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and metabolites in whole blood using SPE.

SOFT 2010 recognition

UCT was well represented at this years annual meeting of the Society of Forensic Toxicologists (SOFT), held at Richmond, VA. Among those presentations well recieved by members of SOFT was the analysis of post mortem samples for THC and metabolites given by David Schwoppe (NIDA). In his presentation, David described data obtained using Clean Screen® THC columns. He is currently studying for a PhD with Dr. Huestis who has presented many studies into the analysis of THC using the world renowned UCT Clean Screen THC sorbent.

Samantha Tolliver, who is based at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Miami Dade (Florida) presented a study into the analysis of ante/ post mortem concentrations of opiates using the famous UCT Clean Screen DAU column. An interesting presentation employing this sorbent was offered by Julie Elbogen, who validated a method for the chiral analysis of Methamphetamine. This study was conducted as part of her degree program.

In the field of animal testing toxicology, Prof. Adam Negrisz of the University of Chicago, Illinois presented some studies into the analyses of drugs in equine urine. These studies were carried out on both the Xtract® and C18 SPE columns. UCT has supported the laboratories and facilities involved in animal drug testing for many years, and Prof. Negrusz's work is evidence of this. Daniel Baker (Franklin County Medical Examiners Laboratory, Ohio) presented a poster describing the wide range of drugs that can be isolated and analyzed from post mortem samples using Clean Screen DAU SPE columns.

Two New Posters at SOFT 2010 (Booth #9,10,11)

At the 2010 annual meeting of Society of Forensic Toxicologists, held in Richmond, VA, UCT Inc. will be presenting two new posters. This work has been performed in collaboration with a major crime laboratory facility. These posters demonstrate the wide range versatility of the world renowned Clean Screen DAU SPE column.

The first poster describes the use of this SPE column for analyzing both Psilocybin and Psilocin in urine using LC-MS/MS. Until now, analysts facing a "magic mushroom" intoxication have only been able to determine the concentrations of the metabolite either by GC-MS or LC-MS/MS using SPE, but with this new methodology they will be able to perform analyses providing valuable data on both compounds.

The second poster describes the analysis of Phenazepam in a whole blood sample. Although relatively uncommon in this country, this drug has been found in Central Europe. More recently, it has been found in drugs/driving cases in the US. The information contained in the poster will help analysts perform an efficient procedure using the famous Clean Screen SPE column.

We will be located at Booths #9,10,11. We look forward to seeing everyone!

Innovative ethyl glucuronide study on camels

UCT would like to offer congratulations to Dr. I.Wasfi of the Camel Racing Laboratory, part of the Forensic Science Facility in Abu Dhabi. Dr Wasfi has just published an innovative study on the pharmacokinetics of Ethyl Glucuronide (EtG) in the camel (Vet. J. July 2010). In the middle east, the camel is an important part of animal racing family along with horses. UCT has a long, established history in the support of racing animal testing facilities around the world. This study employs the world reknowned UCT EtG SPE column. Although this SPE sorbent is much more well known for hair ETG analysis, this study shows its effectiveness in the area of blood analysis.
Further details of this SPE column can be found on the website: www.unitedchem.com or calling 1-800-385-3153.

Nobel Prize in Chemistry

As the 2010 Nobel Prize (Chemistry) has just been announced, UCT would like to offer congratulations to Prof. Heck from the University of Delaware for his pioneering work in the field of Palladium chemistry. Professor Heck was one of the teachers of Dr. Wayne King (Synthesis Section - UCT Specialities) whilst he was at the university. Dr. King went on from this institution to develop his skills in the area of Silane Chemsitry, and is now a integral part of UCT Specialty Chemical Section which offers the highest quality Silanes and Organosilanes (including derivatizing reagents (BSTFA/MTBSTA) to the scientific community world wide.

Tobacco Science Research Conference (October 12-13)

This meeting brings together tobacco research scientsits from across the United States and beyond. Attending will be UCT's most senior representatives: Michael Telepchak (President and CEO) and Phillip Spraker (a senior represenative of UCT). Together Mike and Phil will be presenting work developed by UCT.

UCT has a long and valuable history in the field of Tobacco related research, thus it is proud and honored to be not only in attendance, but to be presenting work for the benefit of the scientists actively engaged in tobacco research. Scientists will find the range of materials, applications, and methods at the cutting edge of research. Mike and Phil will also be on hand to answer questions, and address queries regarding UCT's sorbents and their applications.

UCT attending AOAC International (September 26-29)

As the market leader in the provision of SPE/QuEChERS materials, methods and applications, UCT members will be attending the forthcoming AOAC International meeting in Orlando, Florida. (September 26-29 2010) This meeting brings together environmental scientists from around the world.

UCT is proud of its record in the development, application, and innovation in the area of solid phase sorbents for environmental testing laboratories and will be present to discuss the newest approaches and innovations. UCT will be represented by Don Shelly and Hocine Omari, two of UCT's most experienced representatives. Together Don and Hocine will be on hand to answer any questions, help with queries, and assist scientists at any level in the wide field of environmental analysis.

LC-MS/MS Course at NYS DCJS (September 27-28)

Dr. Michael Coyer will be presenting extraction methods and applications (UCT) at the forthcoming LC-MS/MS course organized in collaboration with DCJS (NYS). As UCT is at the forefront of development of SPE analytical materials for Forensic Toxicology laboratories using both GC-MS and Tandem Mass Spectrometry, Dr.Coyer will be explaining the high quality extractions that can be performed using UCT's world renowned products.

UCT's SPE sorbents have been widely recognized in the field of LC-MS/MS as giving lower matrix effects, limits of detection,and quantification when applied to biological samples such as post mortem specimens. UCT is always happy to collaborate with agencies such as DCJS in order to advance the education of forensic scientists to not only understand the science of SPE but to advance their techniques in the isolation, identification, and quantification of drugs/ metabolites in biological samples. Presently, the Clean Screen® and Styre Screen® solid phase extraction columns are used in New York State in Medical Examiners and Crime Laboratory settings. This meeting, with its emphasis on applications of LC-MS/MS, will demonstrate the wide range of analyses that can performed on UCT materials, supported by Dr.Coyer's presentation on extraction techniques.

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division Seminar - September 17th

As the world leader in SPE products and methologies, UCT is always proud to assist scientists in the field of Forensic Toxicology understand and advance their understanding of the science of SPE and related techniques. UCT in collaboration with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SCLED) is providing a cost free seminar hosted by Philip Spraker, a senor representative of UCT for many years and Dr. Jeff Hackett for the purpose of continuing the professional development of forensic toxicologists in the South Carolina region. With the publication of NAS report on Forensic Science in USA, UCT is always willing to provide educational support to facilities such as the seminar with SCLED scientists to maintain their accredited status.

Yes, we have it in bulk too!

Many don't realize that they can get the same high quality sorbents that they see in our products in bulk! Our magnesium sulfate anhydrous is pre-muffled to remove all organic compounds. It's also very inexpensive and in stock too!

Lifetime Achievment Award to Prof. John S. Oliver (University of Glasgow)

John S. Oliver, the former Emeritus Professor of Forensic Medicine at University of Glasgow, Scotland was presented with a lifetime achievement award from UCT. This prestigious award for excellence in SPE is presented annually by Mike Telepchak (President and CEO UCT) to scientists who in the previous year have advanced the science of SPE.

This year the award was presented at the UKFnet meeting in Glasgow, rather than the annual SOFT meeting, to honor the work of Professor Oliver and his former facility who have done much for the advancement of SPE over many years. UCT is always proud to recognize the hard work of forward thinking forensic scientists over the five continents and feel honored to present the award to Professor Oliver.

Publication of Application Note in September Issue of LC-GC

UCT is proud to announce that a method for the analysis of polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in fish samples is to to published in LC-GC. UCT has been accepted to present a method as a application note using UCT materials. In the aftermath of the oil spill disaster in the Gulf Coast, UCT is at the forefront in assisting agencies in isolating, identifying, and quantifying oil based pollutants as the world leader in SPE and Quechers products. For further detials of this methodology, chemicals, and UCT materials: www.unitedchem.com or contact 1-800-385-3153.

UCT presenting at TIAFT 2010 (Aug 29-Sept 2 2010)

In the world of Forensic Toxicology and allied sciences, UCT leads the field in SPE and related materials. Scientists at UCT have been accepted to present a study in collaboration with a major US crime laboratory into the analysis of THC in oral samples. The study is to be presented at the International Association of Forensic Toxicologists Annual Meeting in Bonn, Germany (August 29-September 2). This study uses the the very latest in UCT materials and analytical technology (LC-MS/MS) to isolate, and quantify low levels of THC in oral fluid swabs. This innovation by the scientists at UCT demonstrates the commitment to advancing the science of SPE for the forensic community worldwide.

NEMC 2010 Washington, DC

At this widely recognized meeting - National Environmental Monitoring Conference (NEMC) 2010, UCT representatives (Don Shelly and Michael Kofel) are attending to demonstrate products and materials developed by UCT scientists for environmental testing and analysis.

As UCT is the world leader in SPE/QuEChERS products, it is proud to be associated with this prestigious event. As an aid to scientists in this area of analyis, both representatives are available to discuss current issues and the successful solutions provided by UCT, and also demonstate the new video on one of UCT's most successful analytical methods i.e. The Analysis of Oil and Greases employing UCT's widely acclaimed Environmental range of SPE products.

FDA/ORA/DFS Laboratory Information Bulletin

SCREEN FOR THE PRESENCE OF POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS (PAH) IN SELECT SEAFOODS USING LC-FLUORESCENCE has been released to the public. This method uses UCT product ECMSSA50CT-MP (6 g of magnesium sulfate anhydrous and 1.5 g of sodium acetate). Contact UCT for more information or technical support.

Florida Pesticide Residue Workshop 2010 a huge success!

With over 275 attendees, FPRW 2010 was the biggest ever! Mike Telepchak’s talk on “QuEChERS and Beyond” was attended by over 130 and was well received. Mike’s talk focused on the chemistry behind QuEChERS and SPE in general. The section on “all C18 is not same” helped many to resolve unanswered questions.

UCT customers Jonathan V. Pelt and Amy Brown of the Chemical Residue Laboratory – Division of Food Safety, Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, won first place in the poster contest for their poster “For the Love of Bees” A Rapid Multi-residue Analysis of Pesticides in Honey using a buffered Acetonitrile extraction and dispersive clean-up.

QuEChERS and the Gulf Coast Oil Spill

In the aftermath of the recent Gulf Coast Oil Spill, concerns are being raised about the quality of water, food, wildlife contaminations in the area.

UCT is the world leader in Environmental/Food Analysis Products and can provide services in the areas of Solid Phase Extraction as well as QuEChERS approaches for the GC, GC-MS, and LC-MS/MS instrumentatal analysis to the highest standards.

As the innovators of QuEChERS we can offer government, environmental, contract, and other reglatory facilities the most effective procedures, methods and materials for the determination of such compounds as Oil and Greases, PCB, PAH and other organic contaminants, pollutants in waters, food (seafood/ other consumables), soils/sludges using conventional and dispersive SPE over an extensive range of sorbents. For our full range of environmental analyses materials visit www.unitedchem.com or call 1-800-385-3153

QuEChERS poster in France the week of June 20th

Next week one of our Environmental specialists will be presenting our QuEChERS poster at The European Pesticide Residue Workshop (EPRW) June 20-24 in Strasbourg, France. Stop by and say hello as we will be exhibiting with our French distributor, SDS.

THC in oral swabs poster at AMS May 25th

A new poster by UCT and Mass. State Police Crime Laboratory will be presented at 90th AMS Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Our poster will be #343 and shown on Tuesday, May 25th.

The use of F-SPE/ Fast LC-MSMS for analyzing low levels of THC in oral swabs
Michael Telepchak1; Jeffery Hackett1; Albert Elian2
1UCT,LLC, Bristol, PA; 2Massachussetts State Police Crime Laboratory, Sudbury, MA

Seminar at Flordia Pesticide Residue Workshop, July 18-21, 2010 Florida

Michael J. Telepchak will be presenting a luncheon seminar on The Mechanisms of Solid-Phase Extraction at FPRW 2010. Mr. Telepchak is the co-inventor of solid-phase extraction, inventor of mixed mode SPE, co-author of Clinical and Forensic Applications of Solid Phase Extraction, and has amassed several patents in his 35 years in the field of chromatography. He is currently the President/CEO of UCT, Inc.

UCT sponsers 2010 Silicon Symposium

UCT is proud to be a sponser of the 43rd annual Silicon Symposium. This year it is being held in St. Louis on May 20-22, 2010.

Come visit us at Pittcon in Orlando, FL, February 28th – March 4th at Booth 2127.

We will be exhibiting our environmental and agricultural testing products, including QuEChERS and Universal sample prep cartridges, used for extracting pollutants from waste and drinking water following EPA methodologies such as 1664A, 525, 521, 8330, and 548.1. Other products on display will include well plates, derivatizing reagents, GC liners, and manifolds.

**For our international distribution partners, we invite you to join us on Tuesday, March 2nd for a lunch and learn on our environmental product line.**

Environmental Metals paper posted in Applications Finder

Our Enviromental team has released a new "Topic in Solid Phase Extraction" paper. This paper covers Metals Analysis of the following metal ions: Zinc, Arsenic, Tin, Selenous, Mercury, Chromium, Copper and Platinum.

You can find it by searching "Metals" under the Compounds heading in the Applications Finder on the main site.