CUSTOM PANELS

Custom Targeted Panels

Customized Targeted Metabolite Panels

For targets not covered by mature panels, we provide end-to-end customization from method development to batch testing: reference-standard confirmation, LC-MS method development and optimization, and linearity / recovery / precision validation—delivering a reproducible custom quantification method. Single analytes, multi-analyte combinations and entirely new panels are all supported.

Custom Development Workflow

DEVELOPMENT WORKFLOW

Analyte confirmation

list / standard availability

Method development

LC-MS condition optimization

Method validation

linearity / recovery / precision

Sample testing

batch acquisition / QC

Delivery

quantification table + method report

Timeline: 1–3 weeks for mature panels; new-analyte method development adds 2–4 weeks—final schedule is confirmed in the project plan.

Common Customization Paths

TYPICAL REQUESTS

Category	Notes
Panel add-ons	Add a small number of targets to an existing panel
Literature-method reproduction	Build assays for analyte combinations reported in the literature
New-panel development	Custom analyte sets built around a specific pathway or hypothesis
Trace-level endogenous analytes	Dedicated sample-prep and detection schemes for low-abundance, labile compounds

FAQ

How long does a Custom Targeted Panels project take?

Mature targeted panels typically take 1-3 weeks; untargeted projects take 2-4 weeks (counted from sample receipt and QC approval). The exact timeline is confirmed in writing before project start, and progress is trackable on the OmicsHub cloud platform.

What if my sample amount is below the recommendation?

Please do not dilute your samples. Low-input samples can often be accommodated by adjusting the preparation workflow — tell us the actual amount and our technical team will assess feasibility and note adjustments in the study plan.

Can I add targets to an existing panel?

Yes. Mature panels support on-demand additions; novel analytes outside the list can be implemented through custom method development (requires standards and extra validation time) — see our Custom Targeted Metabolomics service.

What samples do you need for Custom Targeted Panels?

Serum/plasma ≥100 μL (fasting, no haemolysis), tissue ≥50 mg (snap-frozen), cells ≥1×10⁶ (medium washed off), urine ≥200 μL. Keep fasting time consistent, aliquot into single-use volumes and avoid freeze–thaw. Full guidance: Technical Resources → Sample Guide.