Environmental and food testing laboratories face increasing demands to analyze complex contaminants like pesticides and PFAS with faster turnaround times and greater reliability.
Traditional liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) systems often struggle with matrix-induced contamination, leading to frequent maintenance, costly downtime and reduced sample throughput that impacts laboratory profitability.
This guide highlights the latest techniques which deliver unmatched robustness through innovative contamination-resistant technology.
Download this guide to discover:
- How advanced technology reduces contamination and extends maintenance intervals
- Streamlined sample preparation techniques that drastically reduce prep time for complex matrices
- Software solutions designed to meet compliance requirements for emerging contaminants
PRODUCTIVITY
OF TWO
TO THE POWER
QSight® 500 LC/MS/MS System
with StayClean™ Technology
READY TO
DO YOUR
For testing laboratories tackling pesticides, PFAS and other emerging contaminants, the PerkinElmer
QSight® 500 LC/MS/MS System delivers market leading robustness.
With minimal sample preparation and direct injection capabilities, labs can streamline processes and save time like
never before.
Unlike other LC/MS/MS systems, the QSight 500 LC/MS/MS System delivers unmatched robustness, dramatically
reducing downtime, lowering sample prep labor costs, and maximizing sample throughput to keep your lab running
efficiently and profitably.
Choose robustness and uptime over unused features and unscheduled downtime.
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Gain More Days Of Uptime INTRODUCTION
SOFTWARE DRIVING
PFAS COMPLIANCE
STREAMLINING PFAS ANALYSIS
SAMPLE PREPARATION
SERVICES, APPLICATION
SUPPORT AND TRAINING
STAY CLEAN
WHEN SAMPLES GET DIRTY
MAXIMIZE UPTIME
AND THROUGHPUT
CONTACT
Matrix-induced contamination leads to sensitivity loss requiring cleaning, frequent maintenance, disrupting productivity in environmental
testing labs. With QSight StayClean™ Technology, you can keep your lab running smoothly and efficiently.
This technology minimizes contamination and extends maintenance intervals, allowing uptime and productivity gains.
Stay Clean When Samples Get Dirty
Keep Running Longer
StayClean HSID Interface: Cleaner, More Reliable Performance
Say goodbye to frequent maintenance and hello to uninterrupted performance. The StayClean HSID Interface is designed to keep your
instrument running smoothly with minimal upkeep.
Unlike traditional systems that can accumulate contamination over time, our innovative heated inner surface prevents buildup, while a hot
laminar flow ensures efficient desolvation of charged species. This means enhanced ion transmission, greater signal stability, and long-term
reliability—so you can focus on your work, not on cleaning.
With the StayClean HSID Interface, you get:
Reduced contamination for cleaner data
Consistent, reproducible results over time
Less maintenance and downtime
Experience a smarter, more efficient way to analyze -
because your time is valuable.
INTRODUCTION
SOFTWARE DRIVING
PFAS COMPLIANCE
STREAMLINING PFAS ANALYSIS
SAMPLE PREPARATION
SERVICES, APPLICATION
SUPPORT AND TRAINING
STAY CLEAN
WHEN SAMPLES GET DIRTY
MAXIMIZE UPTIME
AND THROUGHPUT
CONTACT
1 ppb Pesticides in Tomato Matrix
1 ppb Pesticides in Avocado Matrix
QuEChERS
Blend & Inject
Less Sample Prep. More Productivity.
Tackle the toughest food matrices with minimal sample preparation and maximum efficiency. Whether dealing with fatty avocados or aqueous
tomatoes, Blend & Inject transforms complex samples into clean, reliable, and actionable data—without the need for extensive extraction or cleanup.
Designed to work seamlessly with the PerkinElmer QSight 500 LC/MS/MS, this streamlined approach enhances throughput while maintaining
sensitivity at at levels far below the regulatory limits. Comparable results to QuEChERS, but with a fraction of the prep time. With the robustness
of QSight StayClean Technology, Blend & Inject minimizes downtime, optimizes resources, and keeps your lab running smoothly.
INTRODUCTION
SOFTWARE DRIVING
PFAS COMPLIANCE
STREAMLINING PFAS ANALYSIS
SAMPLE PREPARATION
SERVICES, APPLICATION
SUPPORT AND TRAINING
STAY CLEAN
WHEN SAMPLES GET DIRTY
MAXIMIZE UPTIME
AND THROUGHPUT
CONTACT
When it comes to software, laboratories
need a simple effective solution that is
easy to use but provides the power to turn
samples to knowledge. PerkinElmer Simplicity
3Q™ Software is a modular flexible software
featuring a collection of integrated modules
that guide users through a workflow-based
experience from method development through
to results, flexible data viewing options for
sample data processing to
accredited reporting.
Specifically tailored to meet EPA requirements
for PFAS analysis, Simplicity 3Q Software
streamlines complex tasks such as calculating
the total concentration of PFAS isomers by
summing their peak areas. It also enables the
calculation of the Hazard Index (HI), a critical
requirement under the latest EPA regulations.
PFAS Specific Software Features:
Data reprocessing tool
Reporting
E-methods
Dedicated PFAS E-Methods
Tailored Features Supporting EPA Regulation Requirements
Software Driving PFAS Compliance INTRODUCTION
SOFTWARE DRIVING
PFAS COMPLIANCE
STREAMLINING PFAS ANALYSIS
SAMPLE PREPARATION
SERVICES, APPLICATION
SUPPORT AND TRAINING
STAY CLEAN
WHEN SAMPLES GET DIRTY
MAXIMIZE UPTIME
AND THROUGHPUT
CONTACT
Streamlining PFAS Analysis
Sample Preparation
PFAS consumables testing kits offer laboratories a convenient, standardized,
and reliable solution for accurate PFAS testing. Pre-assembled kits
streamline workflows, reduce setup time, and eliminate the need to
source individual components, resulting in faster turnaround times
and improved lab productivity.
The kits components are verified to meet regulatory requirements such as
EPA Method 1633, helping ensure compliance and consistency in results.
With reduced risks of contamination and error, labs can rely on the accuracy
of their data, which is critical for meeting environmental regulations,
supporting public health initiatives, and addressing legal cases related to
PFAS contamination. Additionally, the kits are cost-effective the components
provided at bulk pricing help reduce waste and save time.
This combination of convenience, precision, and regulatory adherence helps
grow a laboratory's credibility and overall operational efficiency.
PFAS Testing Starter Kit for EPA Method 1633: This kit is designed to
equip new labs with essential consumables for PFAS analysis, including
PTFE-free upgrade kits, dual-bed solid-phase extraction (SPE) cartridges,
guard columns, delay columns, analytical columns, and vials. It’s the
ideal solution for labs seeking to quickly establish operations and meet
regulatory testing requirements.
Chromatography Consumables Catalog
LC-MS Consumables
INTRODUCTION
SOFTWARE DRIVING
PFAS COMPLIANCE
STREAMLINING PFAS ANALYSIS
SAMPLE PREPARATION
SERVICES, APPLICATION
SUPPORT AND TRAINING
STAY CLEAN
WHEN SAMPLES GET DIRTY
MAXIMIZE UPTIME
AND THROUGHPUT
CONTACT
Streamlined Workflow Services
and Application Support
For laboratories starting or conducting PFAS analysis, our expert field engineers, technical
service, and R&D teams are here to support you with fast response times and high firsttime fix rates. We will get your lab up and running quickly, ensuring accurate, reliable
results that maximize productivity. With tailored, ad-hoc services, your lab will be wellequipped to handle the complexities of PFAS analysis with precision and confidence.
Expert service
Specialized training
Application support
On-site and remote assistance
Visit our dedicated web pages to discover other areas we can support with and
learn more about the types of support services we can offer. Contact us to see what
customized services and application support solution can help you address your needs
by reaching out to your local PerkinElmer representative or filling a form on our website:
For more information on instrument preventive maintenance services
visit www.perkinelmer.com/instrumentsservices
For more information on customer training and application support services
visit www.perkinelmer.com/training
For more information on compliance services
visit https://www.perkinelmer.com/product/iq-oq-services-oneioq
Learn how PerkinElmer can help you make
the most of your important lab assets.
INTRODUCTION
SOFTWARE DRIVING
PFAS COMPLIANCE
STREAMLINING PFAS ANALYSIS
SAMPLE PREPARATION
SERVICES, APPLICATION
SUPPORT AND TRAINING
STAY CLEAN
WHEN SAMPLES GET DIRTY
MAXIMIZE UPTIME
AND THROUGHPUT
CONTACT
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