NABL Accredited CDSCO Approved USFDA Inspected (Manesar & Bangalore)

HPLC and UPLC Pharmaceutical Testing Services | NABL Accredited | Auriga Research

High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC) are the cornerstone analytical techniques in pharmaceutical quality control and development. Auriga Research operates the largest HPLC fleet across any NABL-accredited pharmaceutical CRO in India — 110+ HPLC and UPLC systems across all 5 labs, with UPLC platforms deployed at Baddi and Manesar (USFDA Inspected). The fleet supports reverse-phase, normal-phase, ion-exchange, size-exclusion, and chiral separations with UV-Vis, PDA, RI, and fluorescence detection across the full pharmaceutical analytical workflow.

605 chromatography columns are kept in active stock across the lab network — eliminating sourcing delays during method development and enabling rapid column-screening iteration. Routine pharmacopoeial testing — assay, related substances, dissolution per USP 711, content uniformity per USP 905 — runs in parallel with specialised applications including chiral separation, size-exclusion chromatography (SEC), forced degradation, and cleaning validation. Each analysis follows validated, stability-indicating methods with full system-suitability verification per USP 621.

For clients requiring new analytical methods, the team provides end-to-end method development and validation per ICH Q2(R2) (Validation of Analytical Procedures, March 2024) and ICH Q14 (Analytical Procedure Development, 2023) — the current active framework. Method development and validation is anchored at Manesar (Plot 136, Sector 5, IMT Manesar), the USFDA Inspected facility, with method transfer to Delhi, Bangalore, Baddi, or Bahadurgarh as required for production-scale routine testing. NABL-accredited (ISO/IEC 17025:2017) reports are accepted by CDSCO, USFDA, EMA, and PMDA submissions without re-testing.

110+ HPLC Systems · 605 Columns in Stock · UPLC at Baddi & Manesar

The largest HPLC fleet across any NABL-accredited pharmaceutical CRO in India. 110+ HPLC and UPLC systems distributed across all 5 labs — Delhi, Manesar (USFDA Inspected), Bahadurgarh, Baddi, and Bangalore (USFDA Inspected). UPLC at Baddi and Manesar for sub-2-micron high-resolution work. 605 chromatography columns in active stock — no sourcing delays for method development.

Standard HPLC 5 to 7 business days | Rush 2 to 3 days | Express 2 to 3 working days* (confirm at quote)

Six HPLC and UPLC Testing Services

Each card maps the service to the analytical method, the governing regulatory or pharmacopoeial reference, and the Auriga lab where it is performed.

Assay/RS

Assay and Related Substances by HPLC

Quantitative assay and related substances / impurity profiling for APIs and finished products per USP, IP, BP, and EP monographs and ICH Q3A / Q3B thresholds. Routine testing at all 5 labs.

Method Dev

Method Development and Validation

HPLC and UPLC method development and ICH Q2(R2) validation, with Q14 lifecycle framing. 605 columns in stock for rapid iteration. Anchored at Manesar (USFDA Inspected).

Dissolution

Dissolution Testing by HPLC

Dissolution sample quantification by HPLC across all dosage forms — immediate, modified, and extended release — per USP 711 dissolution and the relevant pharmacopoeial monograph.

Chiral

Chiral Separation & Enantiomeric Purity

Chiral HPLC for enantiomeric purity determination and chiral impurity quantification using polysaccharide-based and protein-based chiral stationary phases.

SEC

Size-Exclusion Chromatography (SEC)

SEC for molecular-weight distribution of biologics, peptides, proteins, and synthetic polymers. UV, RI, and light-scattering detection options.

Cleaning

Cleaning Validation Residue Analysis

Swab and rinse sample analysis by HPLC for cleaning validation across shared-equipment manufacturing. Sub-ppm LOQ for residue carry-over studies.

Project Timelines

Indicative TAT from sample receipt. Confirm exact timeline with your SPOC at quote stage based on lab, method status, and sample queue. *Express testing on established methods available subject to confirmation.

Service Type Turnaround Time
Standard HPLC Testing (assay, RS, dissolution, CU) 5 to 7 business days
Rush HPLC Testing 2 to 3 business days
Express Testing (established methods) 2 to 3 working days* (confirm at quote)
Method Development (HPLC / UPLC) 3 to 4 weeks
Method Validation per ICH Q2(R2) 4 to 6 weeks
Full Method Development + Validation Package 4 to 6 weeks (Manesar)

How It Works

1

Get a Quote

Share your analyte, matrix, pharmacopoeial specification, and regulatory purpose. Your SPOC confirms the appropriate lab, instrument variant (HPLC or UPLC), and TAT including express options.

2

Collect and Send Your Sample

Prepare sample per SPOC instructions at quote stage. Each sample is bar coded and registered in YLIMS on receipt.

3

Testing and QA Review

Your sample is tested under NABL-accredited conditions. Results pass through formal QA review including instrument log check, reference standard verification, and analyst sign-off.

4

Receive Your NABL Report

Your NABL-accredited report is delivered digitally within the committed TAT, formatted for CDSCO, USFDA, and regulatory submission. Track status via YLIMS.

Who Needs HPLC and UPLC Testing

  • Pharma QC teams conducting routine release testing of APIs and finished products against pharmacopoeial monographs.
  • Generic developers requiring method development and validation for ANDA or CDSCO dossier submission.
  • Stability teams requiring HPLC as the core method in ICH Q1A(R2) accelerated and long-term stability studies.
  • CDMO clients needing HPLC method transfer as part of formulation handover and scale-up.
  • Biopharma teams requiring SEC for molecular-weight distribution of biologics, peptides, and synthetic polymers.
  • Regulatory affairs teams compiling Module 3 analytical method dossier sections per ICH Q2(R2) and Q14.
  • API manufacturers requiring chiral HPLC for enantiomeric purity in single-enantiomer molecule programmes.
  • QC and validation teams running cleaning validation residue analysis across shared-equipment manufacturing lines.

Why Auriga for HPLC and UPLC Testing

110+ HPLC and UPLC Systems Across All 5 Labs

The largest HPLC fleet across any NABL-accredited pharmaceutical CRO in India. No queue delay even for high-volume routine release testing and stability programmes. UPLC at Baddi and Manesar (USFDA Inspected).

605 Chromatography Columns in Stock

Active column inventory across the lab network eliminates sourcing delays during method development — rapid column-screening iteration and method transfer without procurement bottlenecks.

USFDA Inspected at Manesar and Bangalore

HPLC and UPLC data generated at Manesar and Bangalore — both USFDA Inspected facilities — accepted in USFDA dossier submissions without re-testing.

ICH Q2(R2) + Q14 Method Development & Validation

Current-framework method development and validation per ICH Q2(R2) (March 2024) and ICH Q14 (2023). Method documentation built for direct Module 3 inclusion.

Chiral, SEC, Cleaning Validation All In-House

Beyond routine assay and RS: chiral separation, SEC for biologics, and cleaning validation residue analysis — all under one accredited NABL scope. One vendor, one consolidated report.

Express Testing in 2 to 3 Working Days

Express HPLC testing on established methods available in 2 to 3 working days for time-critical batch release. Confirm scope and TAT with your SPOC at quote stage.

110+

HPLC & UPLC Systems

5 Cities

Delhi · Manesar · Bahadurgarh · Baddi · Bangalore

12,000+

Clients Served

1985

Arbro Group · Auriga Research

Regulatory References

  • ICH Q2(R2) — Validation of Analytical Procedures (March 2024). Current active framework.
  • ICH Q14 — Analytical Procedure Development (2023). Companion to Q2(R2).
  • ICH Q3A / Q3B — Impurity thresholds for new drug substances and new drug products.
  • USP <711> — Dissolution.
  • USP <905> — Uniformity of Dosage Units.
  • USP <621> — Chromatography (general chapter).
  • IP, BP, EP, JP — Pharmacopoeial monographs for assay, related substances, and identification.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of HPLC and UPLC testing does Auriga Research offer?
Auriga Research offers a comprehensive range of HPLC and UPLC testing services including assay determination, related substances and impurity profiling per ICH Q3A/Q3B, dissolution testing, content uniformity per USP 905, residual solvent analysis, chiral separation and enantiomeric purity, size-exclusion chromatography (SEC) for biologics and polymers, forced degradation, and cleaning validation. Reverse-phase (RP-HPLC), normal-phase, ion-exchange, size-exclusion, and chiral HPLC modes are all supported with UV-Vis, photodiode array (PDA), refractive index (RI), and fluorescence detection capabilities.
How many HPLC systems does Auriga have?
Auriga operates 110+ HPLC and UPLC systems across all 5 labs (Delhi, Manesar, Bahadurgarh, Baddi, and Bangalore) — supporting routine release testing, method development, dissolution, stability studies, and cleaning validation without queue delay. UPLC systems are deployed at Baddi and Manesar (USFDA Inspected). 605 chromatography columns are kept in active stock to eliminate sourcing delays during method development. This is the largest HPLC fleet across any NABL-accredited pharmaceutical CRO in India.
What is the difference between HPLC and UPLC testing?
HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography) and UPLC (Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography) differ primarily in column particle size and operating pressure. UPLC uses sub-2-micron particles and higher pressures (typically up to 1300 bar), delivering faster separations with improved resolution and sensitivity. Conventional HPLC operates at up to ~600 bar with 3 to 5 micron columns. Auriga operates both platforms across multiple labs and selects the appropriate one based on the method requirements, pharmacopoeial specification, and client preference. UPLC is available at Baddi and Manesar.
Can Auriga develop and validate custom HPLC methods?
Yes. The analytical team develops and validates HPLC methods per ICH Q2(R2) (Validation of Analytical Procedures, March 2024) and ICH Q14 (Analytical Procedure Development, 2023) — the current active framework. Method development includes column and mobile-phase screening (605 columns in stock for fast iteration), optimisation of separation conditions, and forced degradation studies to confirm stability-indicating capability. Validation covers specificity, linearity, accuracy, precision, range, robustness, LOD, LOQ, and system suitability per ICH Q2(R2). Method development and validation is anchored at Manesar (USFDA Inspected).
What is the turnaround time for HPLC testing?
Standard HPLC testing is completed within 5 to 7 business days from sample receipt for routine assay, related substances, dissolution, and content uniformity testing. Rush testing is available in 2 to 3 business days for urgent analytical needs. Express testing in 2 to 3 working days is available for established methods — confirm with your SPOC at quote stage. Method development and validation projects take 3 to 6 weeks depending on complexity. Full ICH Q2(R2) + Q14 method development and validation package: 4 to 6 weeks at Manesar.
Which Auriga labs perform HPLC testing?
HPLC testing is delivered across all 5 Auriga labs: Delhi HQ (Arbro Analytical Division), Manesar (USFDA Inspected — method development, validation, and UPLC), Bangalore (USFDA Inspected — high-volume HPLC), Baddi (HPLC + UPLC), and Bahadurgarh (HPLC for environmental and specialty work). Sample routing is based on the dosage form, regulatory purpose, and turnaround requirement — confirmed by your SPOC at quote stage.

Get a Quote for HPLC and UPLC Testing

NABL-accredited HPLC and UPLC pharmaceutical testing with 110+ systems across 5 labs and 605 columns in active stock. USFDA Inspected at Manesar and Bangalore. ICH Q2(R2) and Q14 method development and validation. 5 to 7 business day TAT; express 2 to 3 working days.

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