Monterey, California, Instant ReleaseRecently, Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) launchedXevo TQ Absolute IVD Mass SpectrometerBecoming a WatersMassTrak IVD LC-MS/MSsystem家族The new member of the product is designed specifically for clinical diagnosis.

Image: Waters Xevo TQ Absolute IVD tandem quadrupole mass spectrometer (right) is a new member of the Waters MassTrak IVD LC-MS/MS system family. When quantitatively detecting analytes in saliva, respiratory, and dried blood spot samples, its sensitivity is five times higher than similar commercial mass spectrometers.

The Waters Xevo TQ Absolute IVD mass spectrometer has powerful analytical performance, and its sensitivity can reach five times that of similar commercial mass spectrometers on the market when quantitatively detecting clinical analytes. This high sensitivity advantage helps clinical laboratories detect trace analytes in samples with lower detection limits [1]. This system can further expand the detection capabilities of clinical laboratories, helping analysts analyze small amounts of samples obtained through non-invasive sampling methods such as saliva, breath, and dried blood spots. At the same time, the system will also assist clinical laboratories in expanding their testing programs, including multi analyte groups and macromolecular analytes.

Jianqing Bennett, Vice President of the Clinical Division of Waters Corporation, stated that the Waters MassTrak IVD system provides clinical diagnostic laboratories with a choice that combines high precision and flexibility, helping clinicians improve their diagnostic and treatment capabilities and benefit patients. The Xevo TQ Absolute IVD mass spectrometer is a new member of the MassTrak IVD system family, and its excellent sensitivity and analytical performance will help customers overcome key challenges. We hope to leverage our strengths to develop reliable detection methods for challenging analytes in clinical laboratories, helping them enhance their management capabilities for emerging remote sampling technologies. ”

The all-new MassTrak LC-MS/MS IVD system includes:ACQUITY UPLC I-Class PLUSUltra high performance liquid chromatography andXevo TQ Absolute IVD Mass Spectrometer. The ACQUITY UPLC I-Class PLUS system can provide fast and accurate sample analysis results, not only helping to improve the sensitivity of any mass spectrometer, but also simplifying the characterization of complex samples. The Xevo TQ Absolute IVD system has excellent consistency, innovative design, and fully considers user needs, maximizing the normal operation time of the instrument. Compared with the same type of tandem quadrupole mass spectrometry (TQ-MS) system, this system has reduced its volume by 45% and nitrogen and electricity consumption by 50% [2], making it an ideal choice for hospital laboratories and independent commercial laboratories, helping them meet both sustainable development and business growth goals.

At present, this system is only used for clinical research in China and is not suitable for clinical diagnosis.