Waters Xevo TQ-S Micro Triple Quadrupole LC-MS/MS with Acquity I Class Front End

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Price and cost of ownership of Waters Xevo TQ-S Micro Triple Quadrupole LC-MS/MS with Acquity I Class Front End

Investing in a Waters Xevo TQ-S Micro Triple Quadrupole LC-MS/MS with ACQUITY I-Class Front End provides laboratories with a high-performance solution for ultra-sensitive quantitative analysis. A new system typically costs around $365,000, while a certified refurbished unit averages approximately $100,000, offering substantial savings for laboratories managing capital budgets. Refurbished systems undergo rigorous testing, calibration, and performance verification, and often include warranty coverage to ensure reliable operation. This configuration delivers excellent sensitivity, speed, and robustness for demanding analytical workflows, making it well suited for applications in pharmaceutical, environmental, and food safety testing. For laboratories seeking advanced LC-MS/MS capabilities without the full financial burden of new equipment, a refurbished Xevo TQ-S Micro represents a practical and cost-effective investment.

Waters Xevo TQ-S Micro: Precision Testing for PFAS, Drugs, and Pollutants

The Waters Xevo TQ-S Micro LC-MS/MS system with ACQUITY I-Class UPLC aligns well with the performance requirements of U.S. EPA methods for PFAS analysis, including EPA Method 533 and EPA Method 537.1, both of which require highly sensitive and selective triple quadrupole LC-MS/MS instrumentation. These methods target a range of short- and long-chain PFAS in drinking water and demand robust quantitation at trace levels. The system is also well-suited for EPA Draft Method 1633, which expands PFAS analysis to complex matrices such as soil, sediment, and biosolids. With its high sensitivity, stable retention times, and reproducible performance, the Xevo TQ-S Micro supports consistent results in high-throughput laboratory environments. Features such as an inert flow path, low-carryover autosampler, and UPLC integration further enhance method reliability and data quality, making this configuration a strong and compliant choice for regulated PFAS monitoring and environmental testing programs.