The NML publishes first digital PCR reference method for quantifying a clinically relevant genetic change

News - Method is unique in molecular genetic measurement as it is traceable to the International System of Units.

22 August 2018
Second edition of FIRMS good practice guide for isotope ratio mass spectrometry published

News - The Forensic Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry (FIRMS) Network has, in collaboration with the National Measurement Laboratory, hosted at LGC, recently updated their highly regarded Good Practice Guide for Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry (IRMS).

06 August 2018
NML one of first laboratories to install new TOFWERK instrument

News - This state-of-the-art technology forms part of the development of a unique novel measurement facility within the NML

31 July 2018
National Measurement Laboratory Annual Review 2017 now available

News - The latest edition of the Annual Review of our activities as the UK National Measurement Laboratory (NML, designated for chemical and bio-measurement) is now available.

24 July 2018
LGC scientist presents in webinar on heavy metals analysis in food

News - The webinar is designed for anyone with an interest in food analysis

18 July 2018
LGC and Queen’s University Belfast researchers chart life of WWI chemist

News - Renowned chemists Michael Walker and Professor Duncan Thorburn Burns published new research on the life of World War I chemist Gordon Wickham Monier-Williams, famous for his food testing methods

17 July 2018
LGC and the AOCC expand co-operation to accelerate Marker-Assisted Selection

News - Expanded partnership uses LGC’s proprietary genomic technologies to accelerate crop breeding for members of AOCC

08 July 2018
NML awarded ISO17025 accreditation for digital PCR-based quantification of DNA

News - We are delighted to announce that the UK National Measurement Laboratory at LGC has been awarded ISO17025 accreditation for the quantification of DNA using digital PCR by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).

03 July 2018
LGC announces VALIDATE® Procalcitonin kit for easier linearity and calibration verification on Abbott ARCHITECT analyzers

News - Addresses growing demand by labs in need of products to document Procalcitonin linearity and calibration verification

13 June 2018
NMS Delivery Plan published to support Measurement Strategy

News - NMS has a critical role in ensuring that the UK meets its international measurement needs

06 June 2018