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QSight LC/MS/MS System

More than ever, laboratories analyzing food and environmental samples are faced with evolving challenges with stricter regulations demanding lower detection limits and higher levels of productivity. Lab operations need to be optimized, without any compromise on analysis confidence and accuracy.

With the PerkinElmer QSight® Triple Quad LC/MS/MS labs can test for the most challenging samples with maximized uptime and confidence. The unique dual-source configuration enables high-throughput labs to collect data in two complementary modes, maximizing the output from a single injection. Combined with the StayClean technology dramatically reduced source cleaning and maintenance, translating into higher productivity and high ROI. Running on the PerkinElmer Simplicity 3Q Software, the PerkinElmer QSight Triple Quad LC/MS/MS is easy-to-learn and use and it is a complete solution streamlining the complete workflow, from validated method development to data reporting.

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QSight 420 LC/MS/MS
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QSight 220 LC/MS/MS
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Overview

The QSight LC/MS/MS System provides the capability and confidence required to analyze the most complex food and environmental samples. With high level of sensitivity and throughput, laboratories can meet even the most stringent regulatory requirements rapidly, easily, and effectively

  • Sensitivity for the most demanding regulations
  • Easy-to-use with ready to implement methods
  • Patented flow-based technology that enables up to 15% more productivity
  • StayClean Source, self-cleaning design for maximum sensitivity and exceptional uptime
  • Laminar Flow Ion Guide for highly efficient field-free transmission, providing virtually no maintenance requirements
  • Dual Source technology gives you the capability to set ESI or APCI modes, with two independent probes for true multiplexing
  • Modular Simplicity 3Q Software to acquire, quantify, and report with flexible data viewing options and powerful remote diagnostics.
  • Different models available (QSight 110 LC/MS/MS, QSight 210 LC/MS/MS, QSight 220 LC/MS/MS, QSight 420 LC/MS/MS) addressing different levels of performance and efficiency required by different labs’ analysis needs.

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Model Name QSight 220 LC/MS/MS
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Application Note

A Comparison Between ESI and APCI Ionisation Modes

Changing the source on many an LC/MS/MS instrument from ESI to APCI, and vice versa, involves cooling the source, manual removal and installation of the new source, followed by heating of the new source to the operating temperature, resulting in low throughput for analyses utilizing both ESI and APC ...

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A New, Sensitive Method for Lignan Metabolite Detection of Flaxseed-Fed Mice Using LC/MS/MS

A New, Sensitive Method for Lignan Metabolite Detection of Flaxseed-Fed Mice Using LC/MS/MS

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A Single Cannabis Method to Meet California Pesticide and Mycotoxin Residues Regulatory Requirements

Testing for the levels of pesticide and mycotoxins in cannabis is important to ensure consumer safety and quality control. In this work, the PerkinElmer application development team analyzed all 66 pesticides (including very hydrophobic and chlorinated pesticides typically analyzed by GC-MS/MS) and ...

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Analysis of Acrylamide in Potato Chips by Isotopically Standard Addition UHPLC-MS/MS

Acrylamide is a probable carcinogen organic compound that is found in some foods that are cooked at elevated temperatures. It’s origins are due to the condensation of the amino acid asparagine and glucose as part of Maillard reaction. In 2002, Acrylamide was found to be present in french fries and b ...

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Analysis of Aflatoxins by UHPLC

Aflatoxin B1 is considered to be the most genotoxic of the mycotoxins, and, when ingested by cows, is converted to aflatoxin M1 which has been shown to cause liver cancer in certain animals.

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Analysis of PPCPs in Drinking Water at Low PPT Levels by Online SPE-UHPLC-MS/MS

Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Products (PPCPs) are an emerging environmental concern, and include human and veterinary prescription and over-the-counter medications, sunscreens, lotions, soaps, and insect repellants. These commonly encountered products can enter the environment through various so ...

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Analysis of Pesticide Residues in Cannabis Regulated by Oregon State Using LC/MS/MS

Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) has become the method of choice for pesticide. The state of Oregon has issued regulatory limits for 59 pesticide residues in both cannabis flower and concentrates, while other states have come up with their own lists of pesticide residues rel ...

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Analysis of Water-Soluble Vitamins in Infant Formula by UHPLC-MS MS

Water-soluble vitamins (WSV), comprised primarily of the vitamin B complex, are essential ingredients in many foods, particularly in infant formulas. When analyzing fortified foods, this can be particularly challenging due to the wide range in concentration of vitamins, in keeping with daily allowan ...

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Analysis of illegal dyes in Chili Spices via UHPLC-MS/MS

Since 2003 the usage of azo and non-azo dyes for food coloring has been declared as illegal by many of the food international authorities across the globe. That is because these substances such as Sudan I,II,III,IV and Rhodamine B, are potentially carcinogens and genotoxin in nature. As of now, no o ...

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Application Compendium - Analytical Solutions for Pesticides Analysis

The increasing demand for organic products, evolving global regulations, and improving accessibility of agricultural hubs to global markets results in pressure on food safety precautions. Translating, in part, to increased pesticide residue analysis demand. Mass spectrometry meets pesticide analysis ...

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Automated High Throughput Method for Analysis of Veterinary Drugs in Chicken by SPME-UHPLC/MS/MS

Veterinary drugs are utilized extensively in modern day farming to prevent and treat animal diseases. However, use of these drugs must be carefully monitored, and failure to regulate the presence of residual veterinary drugs in animal tissues could pose a risk to human health if animal tissues with ...

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Determination of Aflatoxin M1 in Milk and Infant Formula by QSight LC-MS-MS

Aflatoxin B1 is often found in animal feeds such as corn, cottonseed cake, groundnut meal, and other agricultural commodities. When these contaminated feeds are ingested by milk-producing animals, such as cattle, aflatoxin B1 can be converted to aflatoxin M1 (a hydroxy derivate of aflatoxin B1) by o ...

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Determination of Coumarin in Electronic Cigarette Liquids by LC/MS/MS

Coumarin (1,2-benzopyrone) occurs as a natural component in some plants, and is utilized as a flavoring ingredient in some foods, tobaccos and cosmetic products. In recent years, coumarin has been added to electronic cigarette liquid nicotine solutions as a flavoring component, producing a complex f ...

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Determination of Mycotoxins in Cereals by LC/MS/MS with Online SPE

Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by fungi, and are capable of causing disease and death in both humans and animals. Sample preparation is a critical step in the successful analysis of mycotoxins in food matrices. The "dilute and shoot" approach is a quick and easy way to introduce ...

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Determination of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Seafood by UHPLC- MS/MS

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) can contaminate foods during smoking, heating, and drying processes that allow combustion products to come into direct contact with food. They can also enter food supply chains through contaminated air and water, and accumulate in various food chains. Regulati ...

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Estimation of 136 pesticide residue in Black Pepper using QuEChERS extraction technique and QSight™ LC-MS/MS

It is very well known that Black pepper is a complex matrix that requires a proper extraction and clean-up method for interferences. In this study, a fast, sensitive and selective multi-residue method has been developed for analysis of over 136 pesticides in Pepper samples by coupling a modified QuE ...

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Estrogen Monitoring in River Water by LC/MS/MS with Online SPE

Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) have been found to have harmful effects on the health of both humans and wildlife. Of these EDCs, endogenous estrogens, such as estriol, 17ß-estriadiol, and estrone are of particular interest due to their potency/physiological activity even at very low levels. T ...

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Free Amino Acid Analysis in Homogenized Tomato Using the QSight 220 LC/MS/MS

The free amino acid content of produce, such as tomatoes, has an impact on the nutritional value and flavor characteristics of the vegetable. In this application note, the efficient and effective transfer of a commercial laboratory's in-house method to a QSight 220 LC/MS/MS for amino acid determinat ...

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Improved Throughput for the Analysis of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Drinking Water by EPA Method 533

Growing health concerns regarding Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and their prevalence in consumer goods and the environment indicates a critical need to perform existing and upcoming regulatory methods efficiently and reliably on commercially available instrumentation. The United States ...

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LC/MS/MS: Analysis of Alkylphenol Ethoxylates (APEO) And Alkylphenols (AP) In Textiles

Alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEOs) are common surfactants used in in industrial and consumer detergents and cleaners, as well plastics and many industrial applications. Nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEOs) belong to the group of non-ionic surfactants and are of particular interest, as they tend to degrade t ...

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LC/MS/MS: Determination of Nitrosamines in Tobacco Products

Tobacco specific nitrosamines (TSNA) are a group of chemicals found in tobacco, smokeless tobacco, and tobacco smoke. They are widely considered to be among the most important arcinogens in tobacco products and cigarette smoke. Tobacco product manufacturers must report their contents in tobacco prod ...

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LC/MS/MS: Optimized Approach for the Analysis of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Aqueous Samples by EPA Method 1633

Growing health concerns regarding PFAS and their prevalence in consumer goods and the environment indicate a critical need to execute existing and upcoming regulatory methods simply and reliably on commercially available instrumentation. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has es ...

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Measurement of Cortisol & Cortisone in Urine

Simultaneous detect and quantify cortisol and cortisone in urine using the QSight 200 series mass spectrometer coupled with a commercially available kit.

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Measurement of Homovanillic Acid, Vanillylmandelic Acid & 5-HydroxyIndoleAcetic Acid in Urine

Discover a fast and reliable UHPLC-MS/MS method for the determination of HVA, VMA, and 5-HIAA acid in urine using the QSight 200 series mass spectrometer and a commercially available kit.

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Method Validation of Milk and Egg Allergens in Bakery Products by LC-MS/MS Using QSight Technology

To protect the health of allergic consumers from the inadvertent or intentional contamination by allergens, different analytical methods for the sensitive detection of allergens in food were developed over the years. In this work we present the performance of a targeted method using the QSight 220 L ...

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Multi-residue Analysis of Pesticides in Animal Feed Using the QSight LC/MS/MS

Pesticides are employed in the growing of crops to prevent damage from a number of pests and fungi. When crops are grown to produce feed for livestock, there is a potential for pesticides residues to remain on the feeding stuffs, posing a risk to the livestock ingesting them. Pesticide residues are ...

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Multi-residue Analytical Method for the Confirmation and Quantification of 500+ Pesticides in Fruit and Vegetables

Pesticides are utilized in a number of agricultural applications to prevent, destroy, or control harmful organisms or diseases, as well as protect plants or plant products during production, storage and transport. Although successful in these applications, pesticides can pose a risk when consumed by ...

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Quantitation of Microcystins and Nodularin in Drinking Water Samples to Meet EPA Method 544 Requirements Using QSight LC/MS/MS

Cyanotoxins often exist intracellularly in cyanobacteria and are released into the water when cells die. Blooms caused by cyanobacteria can be harmful to the human health, animals, and the environment. Microcystin-LR (MC-LR) is one of the most common cyanotoxins and ingestion will cause negative hum ...

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Rapid Analysis of Haloacetic Acids in Drinking Water Using UHPLC/MS/MS

Haloacetic acids (HAAs) are a class of undesired by-products resulting from the reaction of chlorinated disinfectants with natural organic matter in water, Which is known to be carcinogenic. The Japan Ministry of Health revised the inspection method for HAAs, which led to expansion of the analytical ...

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Simple and Sensitive Method for Determination of Ochratoxin A in Wine by LC/ MS Using QSight Technology

Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a secondary metabolite produced by Penicillium and Aspergillus fungi species found in soil and organic matter, and is one of the most widely reported of the nearly 400 recognized mycotoxin contaminants of agricultural products. OTA can enter the human food chain through contami ...

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Simultaneous Detection of Estrogenic and Progestogenic Hormones in Edible Bird's Nest

This application note presents a sensitive and reliable LC/MS/MS method using the PerkinElmer QSight

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Simultaneous Determination of Pesticides Residues and Illegal Additives in Wine

Wine can often contain pesticides and fungicides that have been sprayed on the fruits during their growing period. In addition to these contaminants, wine can also contain additives that have been deliberately added during production processes to improve its flavor and color. In this study, a simple ...

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“No Dilute” Just Shoot: Robustness of a QSight LC-ESI-MS/MS for Low Level Pesticide Residue Analysis in Wine

In this study, the QSight LC-MS/MS system was used to evaluate the potential of eliminating sample preparation for trace level pesticide analysis in a complex sample such as wine. We injected undiluted red and white wine samples into the mass spectrometer and studied reproducibility in analysis of t ...

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Article

Executive Summary: Advantages of Laminar Flow Mass Spectrometry for Sensitive and Robust Determination of Mycotoxins in Food

This article, generated from a recent webinar, summarizes the most advanced methods for food contaminants determination – in particular, QSight® LC/MS/MS technology and laminar-flow mass spectrometry applied to food analysis and strategies for method optimization. Applications covered include: Multi ...

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LC/MS/MS Basics: How It Works, Design Enhancements, and Key Applications

Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) is one of the most common bioanalytical methods used today, offering ultrasensitive detection in the several-partsper- million (or even parts-per-billion) range. The unique specificity of tandem mass spectrometry provides greater flexibility ...

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Brochure

Comprehensive Forensic Analysis Solutions

This brochure provides a simple guide to the analytical solutions and supporting services we provide for forensics and toxicology laboratories. We know it's not as simple as it seems in the movies, on television, or in the latest potboiler: forensic science is an exacting science, driven by the twin ...

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Comprehensive Testing Solutions for Feed Millers

Feed milling today is a complex business, and agribusinesses both large and small need to balance the nutritional and safety needs of livestock with availability of raw ingredients and their seasonality and variability. Add to that the valuable supplementation and medication that millers supply, and ...

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Meat and Seafood Testing Solutions

Food testing labs like yours are constantly challenged with accurately analyzing samples quickly and efficiently - all while striving to reduce costs due to market forces. Your commitment to ensuring meat and seafood are safe for consumption, as demand increases, is an uphill battle. Our commitment ...

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PFAS Analysis Brochure

PerkinElmer offers a portfolio of high-performance solutions to optimize your laboratory workflow for PFAS analysis. Our robust and reliable LC/MS/MS systems along with high quality consumables and the industry’s most trusted service and application support network will deliver the throughput, produ ...

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QSight Pesticides Analyzer Brochure

Pesticides can adversely affect human health through the food we consume but can also leach into soil and groundwater and impact us through the environment. To keep up with a complex and constantly changing regulatory environment, your pesticide analysis solution needs to keep up with your burgeonin ...

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QSight Triple Quad LCMSMS 400 Series Interactive Brochure

Our QSight triple quad LC/MS/MS family has always been known for its robust and reliable performance. But now there’s something new – something better: the high performance 400 series. Our ready-to-implement solution has the highest sensitivity and throughput the industry has ever seen and the capab ...

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QSight Triple Quadrupole LC/MS/MS

Whether you’re a lab manager or a bench chemist, you know firsthand how things are changing quickly in food and environmental analysis. And your lab needs to change to keep pace.

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Case Study

PFAS Monitoring: How One Scientist is Thinking Ahead for the Environment

Predicting the long-term impact some substances have on human health and the environment is extremely difficult and in some instances we only become aware of certain substances and chemicals’ toxic impact after they have been widely used. Recently, PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) have bec ...

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Ebook

What's in Your Water? PFAS Analysis Explained

Over the past decade, awareness and concern about Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) has grown and led to more in-depth analysis of these compounds and the effects that they can have on human health. Due to their inert nature, PFASs are persistent organic pollutants and have been found to ac ...

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Flyer

QSight Triple Quad LCMSMS Series 400 Flyer

Our QSight triple quad LC/MS/MS family has always been known for its robust and reliable performance. But now there’s something new – something better: the high performance 400 series.

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Guide

Tips for Launching a Modern Cannabis Testing Lab

Demand for cannabis testing services continues to climb as more US states and countries around the globe implement regulated adult-use markets. The cannabis testing sector in the US, like many facets of the cannabis industry, is challenged by the complexity of working with a federally illegal but st ...

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Infographic

Nanometrology Portfolio Poster

This nanometrology portfolio infographic poster gives you a 1-page overview of the instrumentation required by laboratories for the investigation of nanomaterials which are used to develop advanced materials in a range of applications.

Infographic

Poster

Infographic - Solutions for your Toxicology Lab

Infographic Poster showing the range of different analytical solutions for Toxicology Labs; from GC and LC, to ICP-MS and UV-Vis. Benchtop and floor standing chromatography, spectroscopy and thermal solutions for everyday robust and reliable analyses. FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY. NOT FOR USE IN DIAGNOSTIC ...

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Product Note

QSight Simplicity 3Q Software Suite

Our modular Simplicity 3Q™ software is ideal for acquiring, quantifying and reporting

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Regulatory Compliance Certification

Product Certificate - QSight 210 & 220

Product Certificate for the QSight 210 & 220

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Technical Note

Flow Characteristics of a Laminar Flow Interface for LC/MS/MS

Simulation using sophisticated modeling techniques has become a powerful tool for mass spectrometry

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Ion Transmission Through a Quadrupole Ion Guide

Ion Transmission Through a Quadrupole Ion Guide Under the Combined Influence of Viscous Flow and RF

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Theoretical Studies of Swirling Flow and Heating Methods

Theoretical Studies of Swirling Flow and Heating Methods on Droplet Evaporation in a Heated Coaxial

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Video

From Contamination to Productivity: PerkinElmer StayClean Technology

Analytical laboratories face many challenges when analyzing contaminants such as Pesticides, PFAS, mycotoxins in complex matrices. These samples often require time-consuming sample prep and regular maintenance of the analytical technology.

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Overcoming PFAS Challenges - Method Development for Changing PFAS Regulations

Due to PFAS persistence in the environment and potential health risks, regulations have been undergoing constant change and refinement.

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Overcoming PFAS Challenges – Mitigating Matrix-Induced Ion Source Contamination

PFAS matrix-induced contamination poses various challenges for analytical laboratories, from the risk of achieving low detection limits and lab downtime.

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Overcoming PFAS Challenges - Minimizing Sources of Contamination

PFAS compounds are ubiquitous throughout the environment and accumulate everywhere, including in the lab.

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Mitigate Interference and Contamination in PFAS Analysis

As per- and polyfluoroalkyl compounds become more prominent, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are developing more stringent regulations for PFAS monitoring.

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Efficient, Robust and reliable performance for LC/MS/MS Analysis

Stricter regulations demanding lower detection limits, increased throughput and efficiency demand that labs need an LC/MS/MS solutions that offers robust and reliable performance while ensuring efficiencies.

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Analyzing the Unanalyzable: Breakthrough in Complex Samples with LC/MS/MS

When examining complex compounds like PFAS, pesticides, and mycotoxins using LC/MS/MS in challenging matrices, laboratories encounter issues such as system contamination, matrix effects, and the laborious task of source cleaning.

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Customer LC/MS/MS Spotlight: Professor Sabra Botch-Jones

The PerkinElmer QSight LC/MS/MS is used for many applications, including forensic toxicology.

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Webinars

LC-MS Tips & Tricks

In this presentation, prepare to learn all of the best practices for Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry from consumables all the way to instrumentation and analysis. This talk is well-suited for all LC/MS applications including environmental testing

Webinars
What’s in Your Water? Monitoring Cyanotoxins in Drinking Water by LC-MS/MS

Growing environmental concern has led to stricter regulations of drinking water and water supplies over the past decade including routine monitoring and detection of cyanotoxins resulting from ever-growing algae blooms. This talk discusses the utiliza

Webinars
What’s in Your Water? Monitoring Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products in Drinking Water by LC-MS/MS

Pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPS) are an emerging environmental concern and include human and veterinary prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, sunscreens, lotions, soaps and insect repellents. In this webinar we demonstrate the a

Webinars
Conquering PFAS Compliance with Simplified Implementation and Robust LC/MS/MS Workflows

In this short webinar, PerkinElmer’s Environmental Leader, Tom Hey, discusses simplified PFAS method implementation with the comprehensive PerkinElmer LC/MS/MS workflow, featuring ready-to use consumables kits, reagents and software-driven compliance.

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Optimizing Workflow and Efficiency in the Analysis of Emerging Contaminants, Including PPCPs and PFAS

Emerging contaminants, including perfluoroalkyl surfactants (PFAS) and Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs), have garnered increasing interest in recent years as their bioaccumulative nature and endocrine disrupting potential have become..

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Complex Matrices: How the PerkinElmer QSight LC/MS/MS can help tackle the toughest samples

When it comes to analyzing environmental or food samples, including water, soil, cannabis or any solid matrices, labs need to meet stricter regulations that demand lower detection limits.

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What’s in your Water? Monitoring of PFAS in Drinking Water According to EPA Method 537.1

The US EAP Method 537.1 is used for the determination of selected PFASs in drinking water by solid phase extraction and liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry. This talk discusses the utilization of the PerkinElmer QSight® Triple Quadrupole LC

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