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Whatman in your lab: filters, membranes, devices and accessories

Whatman products are used for laboratory processes from basic sample filtration to high-throughput automated applications to demanding HPLC sample prep.

Lab basics in materials, sizes, shapes and pore sizes: Filter papers, membrane filters, thimbles, phase separator papers and Benchkote benchtop protectors.
Automation-friendly Mini-UniPrep syringeless filters and vials, track-etched and Anopore membranes meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical companies.
Essential for environmental monitoring and air, water and soil testing, Whatman products are cited in EPA, ASTM and ISO protocols.

No matter what your lab filtration challenge, there is a Whatman filtration solution.

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Lateral flow immunoassay development services

Test developer access to laboratory infrastructure, technical expertise and consultation for rapid point-of-care immunoassay development.

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Whatman filter selector

Looking for a filter paper, membrane filter, or syringe filter? Let us help you find the optimal filter for your needs to ensure reliable analysis with our filter selector tool.

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Custom lateral flow assay projects

Lateral flow assay are widely used by diagnostics manufacturers in rapid point of care testing. Thoughtful lateral flow assay design and development is key to optimal assay results. Read more on considerations for lateral flow immunoassay projects.

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Guide to Whatman Filter Paper Grades

Filter paper. We all use it at one time or another. Whether we’re testing soil samples, removing dissolved gases from beer, or perhaps just soaking up that coffee spill.

But do you know why you’re using that grade of filter paper? Is it just because your protocol tells you to? In this back-to-basics blog, we’ll review some of the most popular basic filter paper grades, and pick out a few key applications.

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Membranes filtration: A guide to choosing membranes

Not all membranes and solvents mix well. Read this quick guide and choose the most suitable membrane for your application based on chemical compatibility.

Glass fiber for nucleic acid purification

Explore why Glass Fiber (GF) offers a cost-effective, straightforward nucleic acid extraction option for researchers, start-ups and diagnostics developers.

Membrane filtration for water testing

Microbial quality of a product has the potential for immediate impact on the consumer. Download our article which discusses important characteristics of a membrane filter that affects performance and integrity of results

Whatman filters, membranes, devices and accessories

Laboratory Filtration solutions to address your research and product development needs. From sample preparation to lateral flow diagnostics, select from our large range of filters, membranes and devices, or have us customize a solution to your specifications.

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