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The AB SCIEX 5500+ Triple Quad LC-MS/MS System is a high-performance tandem mass spectrometry platform designed for sensitive, selective, and reliable quantitative analysis. Building on the proven SCIEX Triple Quad technology, the 5500+ combines advanced ion transmission, fast scanning capabilities, and robust quantitative performance to support demanding analytical workflows.
The system uses a triple quadrupole mass analyzer configuration, making it particularly well suited for targeted analysis using Multiple Reaction Monitoring (MRM). By selectively monitoring precursor-to-product ion transitions, the instrument can provide excellent selectivity and sensitivity even when analyzing complex sample matrices.
The SCIEX 5500+ is widely used in pharmaceutical research, clinical research, food safety, environmental analysis, toxicology, biotechnology, and quantitative bioanalysis. It can be coupled with an HPLC or UHPLC system to create a powerful LC-MS/MS workflow for analyzing a broad range of compounds.
One of the key advantages of the 5500+ is its combination of high sensitivity and fast analytical performance. The system is designed to support large multi-analyte panels while maintaining reliable quantitative results. Its robust architecture also makes it suitable for laboratories that perform routine, high-throughput testing.
The instrument can be configured with different atmospheric-pressure ionization sources, including electrospray ionization (ESI) and atmospheric-pressure chemical ionization (APCI), depending on the application. With appropriate LC separation and method development, the system can analyze pharmaceuticals, metabolites, pesticides, hormones, drugs, and many other compounds.
For laboratories looking for a dependable used LC-MS/MS platform, the AB SCIEX 5500+ Triple Quad remains an attractive option because of its established technology, broad application range, and strong quantitative capabilities.
| Parameter | AB SCIEX 5500+ Triple Quad LC-MS/MS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AB SCIEX / SCIEX |
| Model | Triple Quad 5500+ |
| Instrument Type | Triple Quadrupole LC-MS/MS |
| Mass Analyzer | Triple Quadrupole |
| Ionization | ESI / APCI, configuration dependent |
| Analysis Mode | MRM, MS/MS, precursor/product ion scanning |
| Polarity | Positive / Negative |
| Application | Quantitative LC-MS/MS analysis |
| LC Compatibility | HPLC / UHPLC |
| Typical Applications | Pharmaceutical, clinical, food, environmental, toxicology, bioanalysis |
| Software | SCIEX acquisition and quantitative-analysis software, configuration dependent |
| Sample Introduction | LC-based atmospheric-pressure ionization |
| Configuration | LC-MS/MS system configuration varies by package |
| Primary Strength | High sensitivity, selectivity and quantitative performance |
Note: Exact specifications and configuration should be verified against the individual instrument's serial number, installed options, ion source, LC module, software version, and condition before purchasing a used system.
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