Sciex is a leading manufacturer of mass spectrometers including QTRAP systems, triple quad systems, and clinical diagnostic systems among others. Known for their rugged durability and extreme accuracy, these are mass spectrometers that can work in a demanding pharmaceutical testing or development lab through to a clinical setting.
This is equipment that is in demand in labs, research facilities and clinical settings all across the world. The company is geared to deliver the top technology and the most sensitive of equipment that still provides fast, dependable analysis and reporting while also handling the volume of samples required with ease.
The cost of new clinical or research use mass spectrometers from Sciex is out of the budget for many laboratories. However, that doesn’t mean it isn’t possible to have the equipment; it may mean choosing from quality refurbished or used Sciex Instruments.
Know Your Needs
It is critical to understand the specific testing needs for your facility to choose the correct used Sciex Instruments. Equipment that is ideal for one lab may not have the testing capacity or the analysis capability for another lab, so it is a very specific set of features that should be considered.
Versatility and Capacity
Another advantage or benefit to using the new or used Sciex Instruments is the versatility and flexibility of testing offered in one system. For example, the AB Sciex 2000 QTRAP LC/MS/MS can use triple quadrupole technology for one test and then, in under a millisecond, it can be switched to scan using linear ion trap technology.
This not only streamlines the testing process, but it eliminates the need for multiple liquid chromatography mass spectrometry equipment in the lab. For smaller labs, this versatility is a triple advantage in flexible testing, lower cost or equipment, and less overall physical space required.