✓ ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited lab (#96417)  ·  scope per Cert. #L26-715  ·  San Diego

Analytical Services

Testing for food brands, supplement manufacturers, research peptide suppliers, compounding pharmacies, biotech CROs, and environmental compliance labs. Py-GC/MS microplastics, LC-MS/MS contaminant screening, peptide purity & identity, ICP-MS elemental analysis, biologics compliance testing (endotoxin USP <85>, sterility USP <71>), and more — with COAs your customers and regulators trust.

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Technique-Specific Testing

Explore Our Testing Specialties

Each method page has full scope details, regulatory limits, sample submission info, and example deliverables.

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Supplement Testing
Full third-party supplement panels: identity, potency, heavy metals, microplastics, microbiology. Third-party COAs accepted by Amazon, Whole Foods & Costco.
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Heavy Metals Testing
ICP-MS for Pb, Cd, As, Hg & expanded panels. FDA dietary supplement limits, Prop 65 MADL thresholds, USP <232>/<233>.
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Endotoxin Testing
USP <85> LAL kinetic turbidimetric method. Pharma, injectable peptide, medical device & compounding pharmacy COAs.
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Mycoplasma Testing
PCR detection of Mycoplasma, Acholeplasma & Ureaplasma in cell lines. Run in house — 48 hours from receipt. $150/sample.
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Peptide Testing
RP-HPLC purity, co-injection identity, optional MS confirmation, & endotoxin. Third-party COAs for compounders & research suppliers.
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Metabolomics
Amino acid profiling, acylcarnitine panels, organic acids. Sciex 4500 MRM + HRMS discovery layer.
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Microplastics Testing
Py-GC/MS polymer ID & mass quantification. Water, supplements, food, environmental.
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Residual Solvents
USP <467> / ICH Q3C headspace GC/FID. Class 1, 2 & 3 solvents for pharma & supplements.
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Food Safety Testing
Pesticides, heavy metals (As/Cd/Hg/Pb), & mycotoxins. FDA cGMP & Prop 65 limits.
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GC-MS / Py-GC/MS
Full GC-MS capabilities overview. Volatiles, unknowns, pyrolysis, and method development.
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Our Testing Services

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Microplastics Testing

Pyrolysis-GC/MS (Py-GC/MS) for detecting and quantifying microplastics in food, supplement, and consumer products. One of the most accurate methods available. Protect your brand and ensure consumer safety.

  • Raw ingredient screening
  • In-process sample analysis
  • Finished product testing
  • Polymer identification & quantification
  • Method development & validation
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Chromatography & Mass Spec

Comprehensive LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, and HPLC analysis for pharmaceutical, environmental, and food applications.

  • Drug development support (CRO)
  • Impurity identification & quantification
  • Method development & validation
  • Quantitative analysis
  • Stability testing
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Food & Supplement Testing

Comprehensive testing for nutritional labels, contaminants, and regulatory compliance.

  • Nutritional label verification
  • Heavy metals analysis (Pb, Cd, As, Hg)
  • Pesticide residue testing
  • Potency & purity analysis
  • Microbial testing
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Environmental Testing

Water, soil, and air quality testing for contaminants and pollutants.

  • Water quality analysis
  • Soil contaminant testing
  • Air quality monitoring
  • PFAS analysis
  • Environmental compliance
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Pharmaceutical Testing

GMP-compliant testing services for drug development and manufacturing.

  • Raw material qualification
  • In-process testing
  • Finished product release
  • Stability studies
  • Method transfer & validation
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Method Development

Custom analytical method development and validation for your unique testing needs.

  • Method development
  • Method validation (ICH Q2)
  • Method transfer
  • Method optimization
  • Regulatory consultation
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Peptide Purity & Identity

A complete Certificate of Analysis for research peptide suppliers, 503B compounding pharmacies, and therapeutics CROs. RP-HPLC purity + co-injection confirmed identity, with intact-mass MS confirmation as an add-on — and tiered packages to match your compliance level.

  • Basic — $195/sample (RP-HPLC purity, retention-time identity; no content)
  • Identity & Purity, Confirmed — $295/sample (RP-HPLC + co-injection)
  • MS Identity Confirmation — $350 add-on (intact mass, per declared active)
  • Injectable Screening $750/sample · Injectable Release $1,195/sample
  • Endotoxin — $150/sample (USP <85>, injectables)
  • All panels: RP-HPLC UV 214/280 nm, USP <621> compliant. Full pricing & tiers
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ICP-MS Elemental Analysis

Trace-level metals and elemental impurity testing for nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and environmental samples — including USP <232>/<233> and ICH Q3D compliance panels.

  • Heavy metals: Pb, Cd, As, Hg, Cr
  • Elemental impurities (ICH Q3D / USP <232>)
  • 24-element nutritional minerals panel
  • Environmental compliance matrices
  • Drinking water & soil analysis
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Targeted Metabolomics

Sciex 4500 MRM-based amino acid, acylcarnitine, and organic acid panels — with an untargeted HRMS discovery layer for custom biomarker development. . From $250/sample.

  • Amino acid profile — 40 analytes (EAA, BCAA, full panel)
  • Acylcarnitine panel (C0–C18, mitochondrial health)
  • Organic acid profile — GC-MS, TCA cycle & fermentation markers
  • Custom targeted panels with HRMS discovery support
  • Sports nutrition, clinical nutrition, pharma biomarker applications
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Amazon Compliance Testing

A complete Certificate of Analysis bundles designed specifically for Amazon FBA supplement sellers. One submission covers every panel Amazon's TIC providers require.

  • Active ingredient potency (HPLC/USP 35)
  • Pesticide residues (200+ analytes, USP <561>)
  • Mycotoxins (aflatoxin B1/B2/G1/G2 + OTA)
  • Heavy metals ICP-MS (USP <232>/<233>)
  • Microbiology + pathogen panel
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Mycotoxin Testing

The only mycotoxin testing lab in San Diego. LC-MS/MS analysis for aflatoxins and ochratoxin A in botanical supplements and ingredients.

  • Aflatoxin B1, B2, G1, G2
  • Ochratoxin A (OTA)
  • Sciex 4500 LC-MS/MS platform
  • Required for Amazon high-risk botanicals
  • FDA/EU action limit compliance
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Pesticide Residue Testing

200+ analyte screening via QuEChERS + LC-MS/MS + GC-MS/MS. USP <561> compliant. Comprehensive coverage for botanical supplements sourced from global markets.

  • 200+ analytes: organophosphates, pyrethroids, carbamates & more
  • QuEChERS extraction methodology
  • Dual-platform LC-MS/MS + GC-MS/MS
  • USP <561> compliance
  • Amazon FBA–ready reporting
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Biologics & Injectable Testing

Compendial safety testing for injectable peptides, biologics, and parenteral formulations. Mycoplasma detection by PCR is run in house at our San Diego facility with a 48-hour turnaround; USP <85> Endotoxin and USP <71> Sterility are coordinated through our partner network — single point of contact, one COA package.

  • Endotoxin — USP <85> LAL kinetic turbidimetric method
  • Sterility — USP <71> membrane filtration & direct inoculation
  • Mycoplasma — PCR in house, 48-hour turnaround (compendial culture on request)
  • Bioburden — TAMC/TYMC, USP <61>/<62>
  • Coordinated with peptide purity/identity COA packages
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Expanding ISO 17025 Scope — 2026

12-Month Accreditation Roadmap

We're on an accelerated ISO 17025 scope expansion — bringing ICP-MS heavy metals, USP <232>/<233> elemental impurities, peptide purity/identity, full microbiology (TAMC/TYMC + pathogens), and biologics compliance testing into our accredited scope throughout 2026. If you have future testing needs beyond our current cert, ask about timeline estimates and early engagement pricing.

Discuss Your Requirements
ICP-MS
Heavy metals & elemental impurities (USP <232>/<233>, ICH Q3D)
Microbiology
TAMC/TYMC + Salmonella, E. coli, Staphylococcus (USP <61>/<62>/<1223>)
Peptide
Full purity/identity/impurity scope under ISO cert (Group 4)
Biologics
Endotoxin and sterility via accredited partner network
Amazon FBA Sellers

Your listing suppressed? We generate the COA that TIC providers accept.

Since January 2026, Amazon requires all supplement ASINs to be tested by an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited lab and validated by an approved TIC provider. Prodigy Labs is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (PJLA #96417), and we run every required panel in a single submission — but accreditation is scope-specific and the Amazon panels are not yet within our accredited scope. Where that stands today →

5–7 business day turnaround. Transparent pricing. No registration required to see costs.

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Accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017
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How to Submit Samples

Getting started is straightforward — no lab on-site required.

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Request a Quote

Complete our online quote request form describing your samples and the tests needed. We'll confirm scope, matrix requirements, and applicable method standards.

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Prepare & Ship

We'll send you a sample submission form with shipping instructions. Ship samples to our San Diego lab at 5414 Oberlin Drive STE 150 (92121), clearly labeled with your project reference.

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Analysis

Your samples are logged into our LIMS, assigned to a scientist, and analyzed using methods. You'll receive a receipt confirmation and sample intake record.

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Receive Your COA

Results are delivered as a signed Certificate of Analysis — formatted for regulatory submissions, retail buyers, and certifying bodies. Platform members receive COAs directly in their dashboard.

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Why Choose Prodigy Labs?

Accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (PJLA #96417): Prodigy Scientific is an accredited laboratory; the accredited scope is defined in the scope supplement to Certificate #L26-715 and published in the PJLA directory. Not every service listed here falls within it — ask us and we will confirm the status of any specific test.

Py-GC/MS for Microplastics: Pyrolysis-GC/MS is the gold standard for microplastic polymer identification — more accurate and comprehensive than legacy screening methods.

Expertise: PhD-level scientists with deep experience in analytical chemistry, mass spectrometry, and environmental testing.

ICP-MS & Elemental Impurities: ICP-MS elemental analysis and USP <232>/<233> elemental impurity compliance panels are available today through our accredited dispatch partner network. In-house ICP-MS instrumentation is currently being commissioned to expand our directly accredited scope.

Partner Network: Prodigy Labs coordinates with ALS Life Sciences (ICP-MS/metals), 2T Labs (endotoxin), and accredited microbiology partners (sterility) to deliver a complete testing bundle — single submission, single COA package.

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Mass spectrometry instrumentation at Prodigy Labs
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Accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017
Accredited by PJLA · San Diego

Our Instrumentation

Purpose-built for pharmaceutical, environmental, and food-safety work — the same platforms required for compendial compliance.

Shimadzu GC / Headspace

Shimadzu gas chromatograph equipped with an AOC-5000 automated headspace sampler — enabling direct headspace injection for pharmaceutical residual solvent analysis without manual sample preparation.

  • •Residual solvents (USP <467> / ICH Q3C)
  • •Headspace volatiles in food & packaging
  • •Process solvent screening

Agilent 6890 GC/FID/MS

Agilent 6890 gas chromatograph with dual detection — flame ionization detector (FID) for precise quantification and mass spectrometric detection for compound identification and confirmation.

  • •Terpene & potency profiling
  • •Pesticide & solvent confirmation by MS
  • •Unknown compound identification

Py-GC/MS (Pyrolysis)

Pyrolysis-GC/MS is the definitive technique for microplastic polymer identification. Thermal decomposition fragments polymers into characteristic signatures, enabling unambiguous identification without staining or visual interpretation.

  • •Microplastic polymer ID (PE, PP, PET, PS, PVC…)
  • •Consumer product & water testing
  • •Regulatory & litigation support

Sciex 4500 LC-MS/MS

Triple-quadrupole LC-MS/MS for high-sensitivity targeted quantitation — the platform of choice for pharmaceutical impurity profiling, peptide identity confirmation, mycotoxin screening, and multi-residue pesticide panels.

  • •Peptide purity & identity (RP-HPLC + MS/MS b/y ions)
  • •Mycotoxins — aflatoxins, fumonisins, OTA, deoxynivalenol
  • •Multi-residue pesticide screening (200+ compounds)
  • •Impurity profiling — ICH Q3A/Q3B frameworks

Additional capabilities available through our partner network. Contact us to discuss your specific method requirements.

Trusted By

San Diego Life Science, On-Site

From early-stage gene therapy startups to the U.S. subsidiaries of global reagent manufacturers — research organizations choose Prodigy Labs because proximity to the lab matters.

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Detailed Guides

By Standard, Product Type & Industry

Each guide covers applicable regulatory standards, our specific test panel, sample requirements, and COA format.

Regulatory Methods & Compliance Standards
USP <467> Residual Solvents USP <232>/<233> Elemental Impurities USP <61>/<62> Microbial Limits California Prop 65 Testing ICH Q3C Residual Solvents cGMP Testing Laboratory Certificate of Analysis Testing
By Product Type
Protein Powder Hemp & CBD Products Mushroom Supplements Gummy Supplements Nootropic Supplements Collagen & Peptides Herbal Supplements Pre-Workout & Sports Nutrition
By Industry
Private Label Brands Contract Manufacturers Compounding Pharmacies Sports Nutrition Brands Dietary Supplement Brands
By Location
📍 San Diego 🌅 California 🌆 Los Angeles 🍊 Orange County 🇺🇸 Nationwide

Testing Guides

Specific Analyte & Matrix Guides

Detailed testing information for the most common analyte-matrix combinations — methods, limits, turnaround, and regulatory context.

⚗️ Heavy Metals — Protein Powder 🛒 Heavy Metals — Amazon FBA 👶 Heavy Metals — Baby Formula 🌾 Heavy Metals — Rice Protein 🍂 Aflatoxin — Dietary Supplements 🥜 Aflatoxin — Peanut Products 🌶️ Aflatoxin — Spice Blends 🍄 Mycotoxin — Powder Supplements ☕ Mycotoxin — Coffee Supplements 🌾 Mycotoxin — Grain Supplements 💊 Residual Solvents — Capsules 🌿 Residual Solvents — Hemp Extract 🧴 Residual Solvents — Tinctures 🌱 Pesticide — Dietary Supplements 🌿 Pesticide — Herbal Supplements 🌺 Pesticide — Botanical Extracts 🔬 Peptide Purity — Research Peptides 🧬 Peptide Identity — Research Chemicals 💉 Endotoxin — Injectable Peptides 🏥 Endotoxin — Compounding Pharmacy ♻️ Microplastics — Liquid Supplements 💧 Microplastics — Bottled Water 🔭 Mycoplasma — Cell Culture 🌿 Cannabinoid Potency — Hemp 🌿 Cannabinoid — Full Spectrum Oil

Resources

Common Testing Questions

Detailed answers to the questions we hear most from supplement brands, researchers, and manufacturers.

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What is a Certificate of Analysis?
What a COA includes, why third-party matters, and red flags for fraudulent ones.
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What is ISO 17025 Accreditation?
The international standard for labs — what it certifies and how to verify a scope.
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Heavy Metals Safety Limits
Prop 65 thresholds for arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury and highest-risk ingredients.
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Amazon Testing Requirements
What COA documentation Amazon requires and how to avoid listing suspensions.
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How to Submit Samples
Sample quantities, packaging, labeling, and shipping requirements step by step.
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Peptides are our highest-volume analysis. Purity, identity confirmation and content per vial, with injectable safety panels including in-house USP <71> sterility.

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