QSight Triple Quad LC-MS/MS 400 Series | PerkinElmer
PerkinElmer
check quantity

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.

Part Number
Model Name
BC003844
QSight 420 LC/MS/MS
more
BC003382
QSight 220 LC/MS/MS
more
BC003383
QSight 210 LC/MS/MS
more
BC003265
QSight 110 LC/MS/MS
more
Request Technical Support

Please enter valid quantity

Please log in to add favorites.

NULL OR EMPTY CART

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.

Specifications

Model Name QSight 420 LC/MS/MS
Resources, Events & More
  • All

Application Note

A Fully Validated Method for Determination of Twelve Mycotoxins in Various Food Matrices

Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by various fungal species growing in foods and animal feeds. To minimize risk and protect consumers, mycotoxin levels in foods and/or feeds have been regulated by agencies in many countries around the world. A number of analytical methods for the d ...

PDF 3 MB
A Multiclass Multiresidue Method for Analysis of Veterinary Drugs in Chicken by UHPLC/MS/MS

Veterinary drugs are used in animal production to treat diseases, prevent infection and protect growth of animals, which helps provide quality marketplace. However the uncontrolled use may cause heavy human disease so regulatory agencies around the world have established maximum residue levels (MRLs ...

PDF 1 MB
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 ...

PDF 1 MB
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.

PDF 1 MB
Analysis of Low PPT Levels of Estrogens in Serum without Derivatization Using QSight 420 UHPLC/MS/MS System

Estrogens are steroid hormones derived from cholesterol. They are crucial for the development of female secondary sex characteristics and reproductive functions, and are also important for many other non–sex-specific processes, including growth, skeleton maintenance, cardioprotective, and neuroprote ...

PDF 1 MB
Analysis of Multi-Residue Pesticides in Rice by LC/MS/MS

Due to the large number of pesticides potentially used in rice production, the use of multi-residue methods capable of determining many pesticides in one single run is the most efficient approach. In this study, a fast, sensitive and selective multiresidue method has been developed for analysis of o ...

PDF 1 MB
Analysis of PFAS in Drinking Water by Large Volume Direct Injection Following the EU Drinking Water Directive 2020/2184

This application note highlights the LC/MS/MS analysis of PFAS compounds according to the European Union Water Framework Directive 2020/2184. It demonstrates how the PerkinElmer QSight® 420 LC/MS/MS System using a large volume direct injection can determine and quantify the latest 20 PFAS compounds ...

PDF 1 MB
Analysis of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) by Online SPE-LC/MS/MS in Drinking Water

This application note details an online-SPE-LC/MS/MS method for the determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in drinking water samples which reaches the low detection levels required by EU regulations. The method couples the SP50 UHPLC system to the QSight® 400 series triple-quad mas ...

PDF 1 MB
Analysis of Pork Adulterated Meat

A selective and sensitive LC/MS/MS method for fast identification and analysis of meat samples using three peptides specific for pork as biomarkers. . The optimized sample preparation procedure is easy to follow and can be used for analyzing raw, cooked and processed meat products. This method can s ...

PDF 1 MB
Analysis of Target Pesticide Residues in Berries with LC/MS/MS Coupled with a QuEChERS Sample Prep

Analysis of target pesticide residues in berries using a unique laminar flow UHPLC-ESI-MS/MS

PDF 1 MB
Analysis of Tetracycline in Animal Tissue Using UHPLC/MS/MS System equipped with QS-works Autosampler

In order to protect human health, regulatory agencies around the world have established maximum residue levels (MRLs) or tolerances of veterinary drugs in foods. The use of highly sensitive and selective techniques for accurate monitoring of tetracyclines based on regulatory requirements is essentia ...

PDF 1 MB
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 ...

PDF 1 MB
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 ...

PDF 4 MB
Analysis of near 400 Pesticides in Tea Via LC/MS/MS

With routine labs tasked with the analysis of larger and larger target lists, and with greater numbers of samples requiring analysis, we deployed simple sample preparation protocols such as solvent extraction to meet the need of high sample throughput with lower cost. In this work, we demonstrate ho ...

PDF 1 MB
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 ...

PDF 6 MB
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 ...

PDF 1 MB
Determination of Sulfonamides in Honey

In apiculture, sulfonamides are the most commonly used antibiotics to treat American and European Foulbrood, a type of disease that infects bees. This application note demonstrates how QSight 200 System can provides a very sensitive and robust platform for the analysis of sulfonamides in honey.

PDF 1 MB
PDF 1 MB
Direct Analysis of Glyphosate and Similar Polar Pesticides in Oatmeal by UHPLC-MS/MS

Glyphosate is a very polar compound with high solubility in water and low solubility in most organic solvents and, as such, requires methods based on derivatization which are labor-intensive and time consuming. The present work shows a 12 minute LC-MS/MS method with an amino-based column to analyze ...

PDF 1 MB
Efficient LC/MS/MS Method for Testing Hemp Samples for Pesticide Residues

Agricultural growing of hemp products for the purposes of cannabidiol (CBD) extraction was legalized in the United States with the passing of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018. Since the act passed, heightened concern over the use of pesticides in hemp production has been appreciated. However ...

PDF 1 MB
Fast and Targeted Analysis of Cell Culture Media Components using QSight LC/MS/MS

Quantitative analysis of cell culture media components is a critical step in upstream bioprocess development. A comprehensive and quantitative understanding of cellular metabolic components could lead to a greater understanding of the process impacts on cell growth, productivity, and product quality ...

PDF 1 MB
High Sensitivity Analysis of Estrogens in Water and Urine by Direct Injection UHPLC/MS/MS

Estrogen plays an important role in the human body, but excess concentrations of endogenous estrogens, a known endocrine disrupting compound (EDC), in urine have been linked to the development and growth of breast cancer and tumors in females. Endogenous estrogens, including estrone (E1), 17ß-estrad ...

PDF 1 MB
LC/MS/MS Analytical Method for Pesticide Residue in Cannabis Flower as Defined by Florida Testing Requirements

This application note outlines a new workflow with one instrument platform (LC/MS/MS) method that is ideal for simultaneous analysis of pesticide and mycotoxins residue in cannabis. This application note demonstrates the performance of a LC/MS/MS ESI and APCI method with a single solvent extraction ...

PDF 2 MB
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 ...

PDF 2 MB
LC/MS/MS: Improved Throughput and Flexibility for Compliant Drinking Water Analysis with Dual Source Capability

Governing bodies have implemented various directives to monitor acrylamide in drinking water. This also applies in the European Union where the water framework directive and subsequent daughter directives have defined many priority substances, including acrylamide. Compounds chlorate, perchlorate an ...

PDF 1 MB
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.

PDF 615 KB
Meeting Canadian Cannabis Pesticide Residues Regulatory Requirements by LC/MS/MS

Following the 2018 legalization of recreational cannabis usage in Canada, the quality and safety of cannabis products has garnered significant attention. Health Canada has developed a regulatory program mandating pesticide testing on all cannabis products. Under the program, licensed producers (LPs) ...

PDF 1 MB
Method Validation for Atrazine Analysis in Fresh, Atypical Mineral and Carbonated Waters

EU water policies are reevaluated on a consistent basis to ensure water sources do not contain contaminants at levels above regulatory levels. As regulations are reviewed, regulatory limits are often lowered, and analytical techniques must adapt to meet the new stringent requirements. In this applic ...

PDF 1 MB
Pesticide in Grapes by LC-MS/MS

The Grape crop is one of the most important fruit crops consumed in the world. Grapes are consumed both as fresh and as processed products, such as wine, jam, juice, jelly, grape seed extract, raisins, vinegar and grape seed oil. A large variety of pesticides are used in grape production throughout ...

PDF 1 MB
Rapid and Sensitive Analysis of 17 Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Water by Direct Injection with QSight 420

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a diverse group of synthetic organic compounds which have been utilized as aqueous film forming foams (AFFF) for firefighting purposes, and as stain and water resistant coatings on a number of consumer products such as clothing, furniture or cookware. P ...

PDF 3 MB
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

PDF 859 KB
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 ...

PDF 1006 KB
“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 ...

PDF 962 KB

Brochure

Productivity to the Power of Two - QSight LC/MS/MS System Brochure

When analyzing food and environmental samples, laboratories often need multiple system to get the qualitative and quantitative information on contaminants. But this can result in duplicated sample preparation processes, increased cost of ownership – and suboptimal lab efficiency. Discover the unique ...

PDF 3 MB

Poster

Advanced Solutions for Polymers and Plastics

This poster lays out our whole material characterization range for the analysis of polymers and plastics. Find ideal techniques and instruments at each stage in the polymer manufacturing process: Resin Development - Resin Manufacture - Compound Development - Compound Manufacture - Product Forming - ...

PDF 2 MB

Product Note

QSight Triple Quadrupole LC/MS/MS Preparing Your Lab

Lab reequirements for QSight triple quad LC/MS/MS systems, including storage, suppleis, space, electrical, power, gas supply requirements

PDF 660 KB

Regulatory Compliance Certification

Product Certificate - QSight 300/400 Series

Product Certificate for the QSight 300/400 Series

PDF 135 KB

Technical Note

Ion Transmission Through a Quadrupole Ion Guide

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

PDF 1 MB

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.

Video
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.

Video
Customer Spotlight: Pride Analytics

With our extended portfolio of cannabis testing products featuring best-in-class sample homogenization platforms, ICP-MS, LC/MS-MS, Headspace-GCMS, UHPLC and FTIR instruments and consumables, we help drive analytical best practices and operating procedur

Video
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.

Video
Overcoming PFAS Challenges - Minimizing Sources of Contamination

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

Video
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.

Video
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.

Video
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.

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

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

Video

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
Analysis of 102 Pesticide and 5 Mycotoxin Residues In Hemp Regulated By Colorado State

In this latest webinar, LC–MS/MS PerkinElmer expert Dr. Avinash Dalmia describes how LC–MS/MS based systems and methods can overcome the challenges associated with the analysis of pesticides and mycotoxins regulated by Colorado state in hemp with dual ES

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
Critical Insights in the Detection of PFAS in our Environment

PerkinElmer offers a portfolio of high-performance solutions to optimize your laboratory workflow for PFAS analysis.

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
QSight LC-MS/MS in Toxicology Research at Boston University

In this podcast, we meet with Simone Rumph, a first generation college student, to discuss her research on post-mortem drug identification.

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.

Webinars
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..

Webinars
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.

Webinars
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

Webinars