- Tea Flavonoid Testing Methodology Announced
- Total Flavonoid Analysis
- Explanatory Notes
- Recommended Labs
Standard Methodology for the Determination of Tea Flavonoids
The following two labs have undergone extensive training and are qualified to use the test methodology. While other labs may have the capability, the test is quite sensitive and results are prone to a significant degree of variability if the methodology is not precisely applied. At this time, we recommend that our membership utilize the services of these two labs.
Covance Labs
3301 Kinsman Blvd.
Madison, Wisconsin 53704
The contact person is Donald Labno
Telephone 608-242-2723
Email: donald.labno@covance.com
Medallion Labs
9000 Plymouth Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55427
The contact there is Ann Diesen
Telephone 763-764-4453
When contacting these two labs please identify yourself as a member of the Tea Association of the USA as special discounted rates have been negotiated with them for all members.
Important Note:
When scheduling your tests, it is a good idea to remind your technician
that you want to see the final results after the 0.84 correction factor
has been applied. This is an important step that is easily overlooked.