Waters introduces Xevo TQ Absolute XR IVD Mass Spectrometer at ADLM 2026
Offers 5x greater sensitivity vs. in-class instruments with lower detection limits in smaller sample volumes, introducing a step-change in analytical performance for complex biological matrices
29 Jul 2026
Xevo™ TQ Absolute XR IVD MS
At ADLM 2026, at Booth 1901, Waters is launching the Xevo TQ Absolute XR IVD Mass Spectrometer, expanding its MassTrak™ IVD System portfolio of LC-MS/MS Systems with a solution that combines class-leading sensitivity and enhanced robustness for clinical applications. The new system builds on the step-change performance of the Xevo TQ Absolute IVD Mass Spectrometer.
Developed for routine laboratory testing requiring IVD-compliant systems, the Xevo TQ Absolute XR IVD System delivers exceptional trace-level analytical performance in complex biological matrices. It enables lower limits of detection and reliable quantification of challenging analytes from smaller sample volumes. This enhanced sensitivity is critical for applications requiring accurate measurement at very low concentrations.
Featuring the new StepWave™ XR Ion Guide, the Xevo TQ Absolute XR IVD System delivers improved robustness, enabling ion ratio consistency for up to six times longer compared with the Xevo TQ Absolute IVD System1. This advancement gives laboratories greater confidence in consistent performance when analyzing complex clinical samples containing phospholipids, salts, and other matrix components.
This new MassTrak LC-MS/MS IVD System includes the ACQUITY™ UPLC I-Class PLUS System with the Xevo TQ Absolute XR IVD Mass Spectrometer. The ACQUITY UPLC I-Class PLUS System is designed to deliver fast, accurate sample analysis that enhances mass spectrometer performance and simplifies the characterization of complex samples. Together, the integrated system delivers industry-leading sensitivity, enhanced robustness for complex sample matrices, and a user-friendly design that helps maximize laboratory uptime.
Waters at ADLM 2026
In addition to daily fireside chats, scientific poster presentations, exclusive in-booth product unveilings, and live discussions with experts shaping the future of diagnostics, Waters will also be showcasing the complementary strengths of Waters Corporation and BD's Biosciences & Diagnostic Solutions businesses.
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1. In a well-controlled experiment, performance was maintained for up to six times the duration on the Xevo TQ Absolute XR MS compared to the Xevo TQ Absolute MS; more than 12,000 samples of pesticides in fish feed matrix were analyzed.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Xevo TQ Absolute XR IVD Mass Spectrometer and how does it expand the MassTrak IVD System portfolio?
The Xevo TQ Absolute XR IVD Mass Spectrometer is a new LC-MS/MS system launched by Waters at ADLM 2026. It expands the MassTrak™ IVD System portfolio by offering class-leading sensitivity and enhanced robustness for clinical applications, building on the step-change performance of the Xevo TQ Absolute IVD Mass Spectrometer.
How does the StepWave XR Ion Guide improve robustness for clinical LC-MS/MS testing?
The StepWave™ XR Ion Guide in the Xevo TQ Absolute XR IVD System improves robustness by maintaining ion ratio consistency for up to six times longer than the Xevo TQ Absolute IVD System. This advancement supports consistent performance when analyzing complex clinical samples containing phospholipids, salts, and other matrix components.
What components make up the new MassTrak LC-MS/MS IVD System showcased by Waters at ADLM 2026?
The new MassTrak LC-MS/MS IVD System includes the ACQUITY™ UPLC I-Class PLUS System combined with the Xevo TQ Absolute XR IVD Mass Spectrometer. This integrated system delivers fast, accurate sample analysis, industry-leading sensitivity, enhanced robustness for complex biological matrices, and a user-friendly design to help maximize laboratory uptime.