Analysis

Analytical Testing
Oasis Test House provides accurate, reliable and prompt testing services against the laid down standards / specifications (BIS, Pharmacopoeia, ISO, FSSAI Lab manual, AOAC, APHA & BAM Method & customer specification etc.) for various materials, like:

Pharmaceutical Testing
Oasis Test House Ltd. specializes in an impressive number of pharmaceutical tests and understands the unique requirements of your business and industry. Oasis offers chemical, microbiological, physical and instrumental testing services for a wide range of raw materials, excipients, intermediates, and formulations (tablets, capsules, liquid orals, injectables, ointments, etc.), API / bulk drugs, cosmetics, surgical dressings and medical devices.

Test Parameters:
·         Identification
·         Assay
·         Impurities
·         Dissolution
·         Residual solvents
·         Elemental impurities (heavy metals)
·         Titration / Water (by Karl-Fisher)

Physical and Physico-chemical Test Parameters
o pH
o Conductivity
o Viscosity
o Density
o Specific gravity
o Refractive index
o Disintegration
o Melting point
o Particulate matter
o Limit tests
o Hardness
o Friability
o Sulphated ash
o Anions
o Volatile organic compounds
o Specific/Optical rotation
o Organic volatile impurities

We offer you a wide range of analytical techniques, including:

Spectroscopy:
o UV/Vis
o FTIR
o ICP-MS
o IC

Chromatographic tests:
o Paper/TLC
o HPLC (with UV, DAD, FLD, RI)
o GC with headspace
o LC MS MS

Medical device testing
o Performance/ Durability/ Safety test
o Sterility tests

Product tested in
o Catheters
o Surgical Needles curved and cutting, Sterile Disposable spinal needle
o Cannula
o Blood bags (without blood)
o Blood transfusion set, Blood administration set, Infusion set with micro drip, Burette set
o Bone related accessories
o Disposable Perfusion set
o Cardiovascular devices- Catheter, Valve, Stents, Patches, Electrodes, Wires
o Gastrointestinal devices- Tubes, Catheters, Bags, Scopes
o Gauze Bandage/Cloth
o Hypodermic Syringes
o Gynecological- Tubes, Catheters, Scopes, Rings, Loops, Umbilical catheter, Umbilical cotton tape, Umbilical cord clamp
o Intrauterine device
o IV Set, IV Cannula, IV cannula for neonates
o Neurological – Implements, Electrodes, Wires, Tubes, Catheter
o Ocular Devices- Intra Ocular Lenses, Foldable Intra Ocular Lenses with injector, Acryfold lens, Implements
o Orthopedic devices - Joints, Blocks, Implants, Screws, Pins, Rods, Tubes, Coatings
o Respiratory devices - Tubes, Bags, Catheters, Nasal Oxygen set,
o Sterile Surgical Gloves
o Surgical Sutures
o Urological Devices - Catheters, Stents, Wires, Bags, Filters, Tubes
o Surgical Implements- Blades, Needles, Surgical implements, Electrodes, Mesh, Staplers, Absobable Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable Hemostat, Non-absorbable mesh
o Mucus Extractor. Abdominal Drain set,
o Close wound drainage set
o Ryle’s tube, Infant feeding tube, Endotracheal tube, Tracheostomy tube, Extension tube
o Insulin Syringe

Cosmetics testing
· Chemical tests
· Microbiology or Microbiological tests

Microbiological Testing
The microbiology departments have extensive expertise in the testing of different pharmaceuticals, water, food, dairy products and others. Using in-house or standard procedures, the department provides services in various microbial examinations like:

o  Antibiotic assays
o  Vitamins assays
o  Microbial limit tests
o  Preservative efficacy test
o  Sterility test
o  Bacterial, Yeast and Mould counts
o  Bacterial Endotoxins Test
o  RWC test, SC test for disinfectants (black & white)
 
Herbal testing
Testing of herbs and Ayurvedic preparations (Siddha & Unani products)

Chemicals, Dyes and Others
Oasis offers customers an extensive range of tests and services provided by our experienced and knowledgeable staff for materials like:
o  Fine chemicals (Organic and Inorganic)
o  Dyes
o  Insecticides and Pesticides
o  Minerals
o  Oils, Fats, Soaps and Detergents
o  Toiletries
 
Water Testing
Oasis Test House Ltd. offers a comprehensive range of water testing services from our modern, well-equipped laboratories.
· Water as per FSSAI
· Water for food processing industry as per IS 4251
· Drinking water as per IS 10500
· Packaged Drinking Water as per IS 14543
· Packaged Natural Mineral Water as per IS 13428 and ISFDA BAM method
· Swimming Pool / Water /SPA Water as per IS 1622
· Drinking water, Packaged drinking water/ Surface water/ Ground water/ Processed water as per APHA method
· Water as per customer specifications

Food and Beverage Testing
Our food analytical testing services are strengthened by scientific expertise and knowledge of the current and emerging regulations. Our food and beverage testing services extend across a wide range of food products including:
· Herbs, Spices and Condiments
· Milk and Dairy Products
· Edible Oils & Fats
· Fruits & Fruit Products
· Vegetables & Vegetables Products
· Cereals and cereals products
· Tea
· Beverages (Alcoholic / Non alcoholic)
· Bakery & Confectionery products
· Sugar & sugar products
· Canned & Processed Foods
· Coffee & Cocoa Products
· Eggs & Egg Products
· Honey & Honey Products
· Infant Foods
· Jams, Juices, Sauces & Concentrates
· Nut & Nut Products
· Starch & Starch Products
· Snacks & Instant Mixes
· Other Specified Food Items (Ready to eat foods)
· Nutraceuticals
· Animal food and feed

Dairy products testing
Oasis Test House Ltd. uses modern high-tech equipment to develop and provide a wide range of microbiological and chemical dairy testing services. Our services currently include testing of raw milk, pasteurized milk, dairy products (butter / ghee, cheese, cream, yogurt, ice-cream, etc.)

Food Nutritional Analysis
Mandatory Components
· Energy (Calories)
· Energy from Fat (Calories)
· Total Fat
· Sodium
· Total Carbohydrates
· Total Dietary Fiber
· Sugar
· Protein
· Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)
· Calcium
· Iron etc.

Voluntary Components
· Soluble dietary fiber
· Insoluble dietary fiber
· Other carbohydrates
· Phosphorous
· Iodine
· Magnesium
· Zinc
· Selenium
· Copper
· Manganese
· Chromium
· Molybdenum
· Chloride etc.

Food Microbiology
OTHL offers reliable microbiological analysis catering to all stages of food production starting from raw material to final product, and for cooked foods.
· Total Bacterial count
· Coliform count
· Yeast & Mould count
· Thermophilic anaerobic plate count
· Thermophilic anaerobic spore formers
· E. coli
· Salmonella
· Shigella
· Staphylococcus aureus
· Pseudomonas aeruginosa
· Vibrio cholerae
· Vibrio parahaemolyticus
· Listeria monocytogenes
· Bacillus cereus
· Bacillus subtilis
· Faecal streptococci
· Clostridium perfringens
· Enterobacteriaceae
· Sulphite reducing anaerobes

OTHL uses internationally methods including AOAC for analysis of Mycotoxins.
· Aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2)
· Aflatoxin M1

Heavy metals and trace metals
OTHL offers comprehensive analytical testing services for following trace minerals and metals by ICP-MS.

Minerals
· Sodium (Na)
· Potassium (K)
· Calcium (Ca)
· Magnesium (Mg)
· Phosphorous (P)

Heavy Metals
· Lead (Pb)
· Arsenic (As)
· Cadmium (Cd)
· Mercury (Hg)

Other Trace Metals
· Iron (Fe)
· Copper (Cu)
· Zinc (Zn)
· Aluminum (Al)
· Boron (B)
· Manganese (Mn)
· Chromium (Cr)
· Cobalt (Co)
· Nickel (Ni)
· Molybdenum (Mo)
· Selenium (Se)
· Barium (Ba)
· Bismuth (Bi)
· Silicon (Si)
· Tin (Sn)
· Titanium (Ti)
· Antimony (Sb)
· Tungsten (W)
· Vanadium (V)

Storage Stability Testing
Physical and chemical properties of active substances and formulated products are conducted according to BIS, Pharmacopoeia, ISO, FSSAI Lab manual, AOAC, APHA & BAM Method & customer specification etc. methods.
· Accelerated storage stability for different period
· Long-term storage stability
· Freeze/Thaw stability
· Shelf life

Solutions offered
o Analytical method development
o Analytical method validation
o Stability studies as per ICH guidelines
o Microbial studies
o Process optimization and SOP writing