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Endotoxin testing methods — what worked for you?

amsterdam_pete Sat, Jan 3, 2026 at 11:50 AM 22 replies 1,163 viewsPage 5 of 5
MikeNYC_runner
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Jan 9, 2026 at 11:52 AM#21
ZaraB_AL said:
Community-verified vendors for certificates of analysis: I maintain a spreadsheet of Janoshik-verified test results submitted by community members.

Same experience, arrived at from the opposite direction. Nothing to add that would improve it.

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Jan 9, 2026 at 9:41 PM#22
ZaraB_AL said:
Community-verified vendors for certificates of analysis: I maintain a spreadsheet of Janoshik-verified test results submitted by community members.

My HPLC chromatogram analysis for certificates of analysis — I sent my batch to Janoshik and here's what the results showed:

Main peak retention time: 16.6 minutes (consistent with semaglutide reference standard)
Peak purity: 99.5%
Related substances: 0.6% (single impurity at 10.1 minutes — likely a synthesis intermediate)
Mass spec: m/z 4113.5 (matches expected molecular weight)

This is a clean result. The mass spec confirmation is particularly important — it proves the molecule is actually semaglutide and not a substitution.

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Jan 10, 2026 at 7:30 AM#23
ZaraB_AL said:
Community-verified vendors for certificates of analysis: I maintain a spreadsheet of Janoshik-verified test results submitted by community members.

I tested my certificates of analysis batch through Janoshik — 97.6% purity. That's within acceptable range for compounded peptides. Turnaround was 8 business days.

The test costs ~$123 but gives you actual HPLC chromatography data plus mass spec confirmation. For the peace of mind alone, it's worth every penny. I test every new batch from a new vendor.

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Jan 10, 2026 at 5:19 PM#24

One thing that is still open after ZaraB_AL’s answer:

How long did you give it before you decided it was working?

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Jan 11, 2026 at 3:08 AM#25
PeptideChemSF said:
I tested my certificates of analysis batch through Janoshik — 97.6% purity.

COA red flags for certificates of analysis — here's what to look for when reviewing a Certificate of Analysis:

  • No HPLC data: If there's no chromatography graph, it's not a real COA
  • Exact 100% purity: Suspicious — real testing always shows slight variation
  • No batch number: Can't trace back to specific production
  • No endotoxin testing: For injectables, this is essential
  • Template looks like it was made in Word: Professional labs have standardized formats

I have seen fake COAs that are literally photoshopped. Always verify independently if possible.

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