We have the in-house capability at NIWA to carry out the following sample preparation methods:
- Sample homogenisation using bead-beater
- Sample micro-milling
- Bone-collagen extraction: to convert bone samples to collagen for stable isotope analysis and 14C dating (no dating capability available at NIWA)
- Lipids extraction using accelerated solvent extraction method
- Sample acidification to remove inorganic carbon from sediment and faunal samples
- Freeze drying of samples