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Member since: 2017
Organization: Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology
Good instrument
Application Area: Protein quantification
"The 6490 QQQ is a quite easy to use the instrument. I first started with zero experience on QQQ but got comfortable with this instrument after very short period of training. The data we obtained are easy to analyze either with the manufactural software or Skyline. We did once have issues with the calibration and low sensitivity right after PM (not sure what happened, but a service engineer came to fix/replace some parts and since then the instrument is behaving great."
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ReviewerMember since: 2015
Organization: iict
SENSITIVITY AND RUGGEDNESS
Application Area:CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS
"This system is ideal for regular quantification of metabolomics"
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Expert ReviewerMember since: 2015
Organization: university of cambridge
5 Star Servicing
Application Area:Targetted Proteomics
"Agilent offers brilliant packages for service contracts for Mass Spectrometry. We have two Agilent Mass Specs in our lab and have taken the silver contract with them. The response time for a logged call is 48 hours and there is hardly any time where they delayed in getting back to us. Their field scientist are well trained and know what they are doing. I have learnt a lot while they are on call at our facility. I would definitely recommend the equipment and service contracts from them. They also offer cross lab service contracts."
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ReviewerMember since: 2013
Organization: CDPH
Very good instrument. We got good results to support out bio-monitoring program.
Application Area:environmental analysis
"conducted trace analysis for "Measurement of Urinary Dialkyl Phosphate Metabolites of Organophosphorus Pesticides". It is a good instrument."
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ReviewerMember since: 2016
Organization: Nu Skin Enterprises
Wish it had fewer automated processes that the user cannot control.
Application Area:Mass spectrometry analysis of bioactive analytes and contaminants in nutraceutical products.
"The 6490 mass spectrometer has standard MS/MS scan capabilities, but is really designed and intended for a novice user. Many features for the operation of the instrument are automated, which is perhaps good for an inexperienced user. However, a mass spectrometrist is limited by what the software will allow. For example, tuning, resolution adjustment, and calibration are relatively restricted to automated procedures, rather than allowing the operator to adjust and set the instrument as desired. Sensitivity of the instrument is average or below, compared to other triple-quad instruments on the market, particularly negative-ion experiments. The instrument also has somewhat unstable ionization."
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ReviewerMember since: 2015
Organization: Portsmouth University
very good machine, works great
Application Area:Analyze metaldehyde from water sample
"Utilizing our new improved method, we have reach a highly sensitive way of analyzing low levels of metaldehyde within water. Using the Agilent 6400 LC/MS QQQ this has been accomplished, only problems which have occurred is with the maintenance as this can become problematic when organizing availability of engineers "
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ReviewerMember since: 2012
Organization: IMB-Mainz
Application Area:Quantify the ammounts of different DNA bases in genomic DNA ( DNA adducts and epigenetic marks)
"The Instrument was purchased about 2 years ago, at this time it showed best sensitivity for nucleoside detection if compared to to triple Q models of Thermo, Waters, or Absciex at this time ( LOD ~20 fmols). We are a scientific group but have ran the instrument day and night since the purchase. It runs with minor technical problems, some can be solved by us, some require parts replacement and done by the service engineer one or two days after the call. It maintains the calibration over weeks or even months, requiring minor attention for cleaning and re-calibration. In general Agilent instruments are very well engineered and manufactured and this is instrument is one of such examples. We are very satisfied with its performance."
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Advanced ReviewerMember since: 2012
Organization: Abu Dhabi Forensic Laboratory
"Easy auto tune, very easy to use Mass Hunter Software, easy maintenance and works very hard. Thanks Agilent for excellent products."
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Expert ReviewerMember since: 2013
Organization: JRFAmerica
Application Area:Residue and E-fate Metabolism chemistry
"It is a very robust instrument with high sensitivity, it has not totally proven it self in the Residue chemistry area but I think it has a lot of potential to be one of the best. The software needs some work but the Mass hunter has put Agilent with the best. It is easy to clean and maintain. One negative is that sometimes you have some variability between sample injections but it is compound dependent. I recommend this instrument for Environmental analysis, and some residue studies."
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ReviewerMember since: 2010
Organization: US Food and Drug Administration
Application Area:Chemical analysis of food and drugs
"Easy to use with helpful training. Good after sales service with fast, professional response and troubleshooting."
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ReviewerMember since: 2011
Organization: AUT University
"A good product but too expensive in my opinion."
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ReviewerMember since: 2011
Organization: FDA
"The 6460 is easy to use and Agilent has good service."
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ReviewerMember since: 2011
Organization: FDA
"Agilent have good service. The 6430 is easy to use but switching out columns can be a hassle and the computer wasn't as compatible as it should have been."
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ReviewerMember since: 2011
Organization: University Of Illinois
"Very user friendly interface."
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ReviewerMember since: 2011
Organization: Duquesne University
"Service after sale is excellent. Reps were always helpful and able to resolve problems quickly."
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ReviewerMember since: 2009
Organization: Chang Gung University
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2009
Organization: City of Hope
Meet your quantitative needs with triple quadrupole performance that gives you superior sensitivity, renowned reliability, and overall system robustness. Agilent 6400 Series Triple Quadrupole LC/MS Systems are proven choices for quantitative applications in pharmaceutical ADME/DMPK studies, biomarker validation, clinical research, food testing, forensics, toxicology, and environmental analyses.