Quantitative Lotus Alkaloid Testing
Lotus Alkaloids
Scientific-name context: Nymphaea caerulea (currently accepted as Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea); Nelumbo nucifera; Nelumbo lutea
Lotus Alkaloids covers 5 analytes with individual quantitative results for most raw materials, intermediate ingredients, and finished products.
Standard analysis uses UHPLC-DAD. MS or MS/MS analysis is available for an additional charge when ultra-low detection limits are needed.
Ordering reference: Test Code 108
Defined Coverage
One defined quantitative profile
The laboratory will confirm the matrix, reporting basis, sample requirements, timing, and price before testing begins.
5 analytes
Lotus Alkaloids
One quantitative panel covering lotusine, apomorphine, remerin (roemerine), nuciferine, and neferine.
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Five lotus alkaloids
Every alkaloid below is individually and quantitatively reported. Remerin is also known as roemerine.
- 01Lotusine
- 02Apomorphine
- 03Remerin (roemerine)
- 04Nuciferine
- 05Neferine
Profile Rationale
A shared composition panel for botanically different lotus materials
The common name “lotus” is used for botanically distinct materials. The strongest published support for this target set is in sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera), where lotusine, nuciferine, neferine, and roemerine have been reported in different tissues. American lotus (Nelumbo lutea) has published reports of nuciferine and roemerine.
Blue water lily, sold as Nymphaea caerulea and currently accepted as Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea, is also submitted under the “lotus” name, but published results for nuciferine and apomorphine vary substantially by material and study. The five-analyte panel is therefore a potency and composition tool across labeled lotus materials, not a chemotype, species, or authenticity determination.
Method & Reporting
Quantitative results in the reporting basis you need
Standard analysis
The in-house validated method runs standard on UHPLC-DAD. Every analyte listed in the profile is quantitatively reported.
Optional sensitivity
MS or MS/MS analysis is available for an additional charge when a project requires ultra-low detection limits. Confirm feasibility and pricing before submission.
Reporting units
The default unit is w/w%. Results may also be reported as mg/g, mg/mL, or mg/unit when the submission supports the requested basis.
Matrices & Sample Quantity
Raw materials through finished products
Most raw materials, intermediate ingredients, and finished products are supported. Matrix-specific preparation, feasibility, reporting basis, and accreditation needs are confirmed during intake. Call or email the laboratory before submitting less than 2 grams.
Mass-basis reporting
For samples under 2 grams, contact the laboratory before shipping so feasibility can be confirmed.
mg/mL reporting
Send at least 5 mL when results are requested on a volume basis.
mg/unit reporting
Send at least 5 individual units or servings when results are requested per unit.
Turnaround
Five business days standard
Expedited turnaround as fast as 12 hours may be available for an additional fee. Call or email the laboratory for feasibility and the detailed expedite fee schedule.
Have a time-sensitive project?
Include the matrix, sample count, requested reporting units, and deadline so the laboratory can evaluate the fastest available schedule.
Quality Context
Validated in-house
The method is validated in-house. Cora Science is accredited in the field of testing to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 by Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation, Inc. (PJLA), Accreditation #116374.
Accreditation applies only to activities listed in the laboratory's current accreditation scope; not every service or matrix is necessarily within scope. State any project-specific accreditation requirement during quote review.
Review quality and accreditation informationMarket & Specification Context
Name the species and plant material before submission
Commercial “lotus” materials can refer to botanically distinct blue water lily and sacred lotus species. Provide the exact label species, plant part, and product format during intake.
Species context
State whether the material is labeled Nymphaea caerulea, its currently accepted name Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea, Nelumbo nucifera, Nelumbo lutea, or another species. Do not use a common name alone when species context is available.
Specification basis
Identify whether limits apply to one or more named alkaloids, a combined result, or another defined calculation, and include the requested reporting basis.
Analytical scope
The five-analyte profile does not establish species identity or authenticity and does not certify product compliance. Request separate identity work when the project requires it.
FAQ
Planning a submission
What does Lotus Alkaloids report?
Lotus Alkaloids covers the 5 analytes listed on this page with quantitative reporting. Share any project-specific specification or reporting convention during quote review.
What matrices can be submitted?
Most raw materials, intermediate ingredients, and finished products are supported. Unusual formats, samples below two grams, and matrix-specific reporting or accreditation requests should be discussed with the laboratory before submission.
What reporting units are available?
The default is weight by weight percent (w/w%). Reporting may also be requested as mg/g, mg/mL, or mg/unit when the submission supports the requested basis.
How quickly are results available?
Standard turnaround is five business days. Expedited turnaround as fast as 12 hours may be available for an additional fee after the laboratory confirms feasibility.
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