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Targeted Assays

Targeted Assays & Broad Quantitative Profiling

Targeted metabolomics approaches ranging from focused, pathway-oriented assays to broad standardized profiling of hundreds of metabolites and lipids. Choose the approach that best matches the biological question, desired coverage, and level of quantitative specificity.

Two complementary approaches
  • Focused targeted assays In-house LC-MS/MS panels organized around defined pathways, compound classes, or biological questions.
  • Biocrates Quant 1000 Standardized multi-class targeted profiling across hundreds of metabolites and lipids.

Two approaches to targeted small molecule assays

Choose focused pathway-oriented assays when the biological question is specific, or extended standardized profiling when wider quantitative coverage is needed.

In-house LC-MS/MS assays

Focused Targeted Assays

Quantitative analysis of defined metabolite panels selected around specific biochemical pathways, compound classes, or biological questions.

Focused coverage Pathway-oriented Flexible assay selection
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Broad targeted profiling

Biocrates Quant 1000

Standardized profiling of up to 1,233 metabolites across 49 biochemical classes, providing broad quantitative coverage of small molecules and lipids.

Up to 327 small molecueles Up to 906 lipids Standardized workflow
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Focused Targeted Assays

Select from our in-house targeted assays for quantitative measurement of defined metabolite panels. Individual assay pages provide measured compounds and biological pathway context.

22 analytes

Oxylipins (Lipid Mediators)

Academic price per sample$160.00

Targeted analysis of lipid mediators derived from polyunsaturated fatty acids, supporting studies of inflammation and related signaling pathways.

ProstaglandinsHETEsHODEs
43 analytes

Amino Acid Panel

Academic price per sample$98.00

Broad profiling of amino acids and related metabolites connected to essential amino acid status, nitrogen handling, urea cycle activity, sulfur/redox balance, collagen turnover, and muscle-associated metabolism.

GlutamineArginineCitrullineGSH/GSSGBCAAsTryptophan
8 analytes

Acylcarnitines

Academic price per sample$134.00

Eight-analyte panel covering free carnitine and short-, medium-, and long-chain acylcarnitines, with interactive context for the carnitine shuttle and fatty acid oxidation.

Free carnitineShort-chainMedium-chainLong-chain
16 analytes

Bile Acid Panel

Academic price per sample$136.00

Comprehensive profiling of primary, secondary, conjugated, sulfated, and muricholic bile acids associated with liver function, gut microbiome activity, FXR/TGR5 signaling, and metabolic regulation.

CACDCADCALCATCDCAGCDCAMuricholic acids
18 analytes

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)

Academic price per sampleTo be finalized

Targeted analysis of selected PAH compounds for environmental exposure and related research.

Environmental exposurePAHs
*10 analytes

PAH Metabolites

Academic price per sampleTo be finalized

Targeted analysis of selected metabolites of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons for exposure-related studies.

PAH metabolitesExposure
36 analytes

Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAMEs)

Academic price per sample$137.00

Fatty acid profiling following conversion to methyl esters, supporting analysis of fatty acid composition.

Fatty acidsFAMEs
9 analytes

NADome

Academic price per sample$258.00

Focused analysis of NAD-related compounds and cofactors associated with cellular redox metabolism.

NAD+NADHNAD-related metabolites
11 analytes

TCA Cycle & Central Carbon

Academic price per sample$130.00

Quantitation of central energy metabolism intermediates supporting studies of mitochondrial function, glycolysis, and cellular metabolic remodeling.

CitrateSuccinateFumarateMalateα-KG
21 analytes

Short-Chain Fatty Acids

Academic price per sample$85.00

Targeted quantitation of seven straight-chain and branched-chain SCFAs associated with gut microbial fermentation and host metabolism.

AcetatePropionateButyrateValerateBranched SCFAs
1 analyte

Imatinib

Academic price per sampleTo be finalized

Targeted quantitation of imatinib to support pharmacokinetic studies, drug exposure assessment, and therapeutic drug monitoring research..

Imatinib
Biocrates Quant 1000

Tryptophan Metabolism & Neurotransmitters

Academic price per sampleTo be finalized

Targeted profiling of selected tryptophan–kynurenine pathway metabolites, neurotransmitters, and related compounds using the Biocrates MxP Quant 1000 platform.

KynurenineTryptophanNeurotransmitters

Academic rates are shown per sample. Final project cost may depend on sample matrix, sample number, calibration requirements, and method modifications. Industry, external, and custom project rates are available upon request.

Broad Targeted Profiling

Biocrates Quant 1000

For studies requiring broader metabolic coverage, the Biocrates Quant 1000 platform provides standardized quantitative profiling across a large panel of small molecules and lipids.

Up to 1233 metabolites
49 biochemical classes
10 µL sample volume specified by the kit
Amino acids Bile acids Biogenic amines Acylcarnitines Phospholipids Sphingolipids Additional classes
These graphics are intended as customer-facing biological context, not exhaustive metabolic maps. The measured compounds are highlighted, while supporting enzymes, receptors, and biological outcomes provide interpretation for study planning and result discussion.