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Waters CERTIFIED HPLC Vials

Reducing failed assays from unknown contaminant peaks and limiting instrument downtime from out of specification vials is a priority for your lab. Waters sample vials can help you do just that.

<div><div><h4><strong>Meet your analytical challenges with the right vial.</strong></h4></div></div><div><div><p><strong>The right vial.&nbsp;</strong><span><strong>A world of difference.</strong></span></p><p>Reducing failed assays from unknown contaminant peaks and limiting instrument downtime from out of specification vials is a priority for your lab. Waters sample vials can help you do just that.</p><p>All Waters sample vials are held to the tightest dimensional tolerances. Manufactured via a 2-, 3-, or 4-step certification process, we ensure that Waters Certified Vials meet and maintain specified vial dimensions, levels of cleanliness and adsorption properties from batch to batch.&nbsp;Find the right vial for your application and autosampler - use our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://find.waters.com/VialSelector/"><strong>Vial Selector</strong></a> to find your perfect match.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_CERTIFIED_Vials_118649175c.jpg" alt="Waters CERTIFIED Vials: Table 1. Vials for Routine and Advanced Analyses." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_CERTIFIED_Vials_118649175c.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1226" height="754"></p><h3><strong>Waters LCMS CERTIFIED</strong></h3><p><span><strong>✅ </strong></span>Dimensional Test</p><p><span><strong>✅ </strong></span>Septum GC Test</p><p><span><strong>✅ </strong></span>HPLC UV Test</p><p><span><strong>✅ </strong></span>MS Scan</p><ul><li>Low MS interferences from known residues &amp; polymers</li><li>For routine QC and LC-MS analysis with lower analyte concentrations from 10-100s ng/ml.</li></ul><h3><strong>Waters TruView<sup>TM</sup> LCMS CERTIFIED</strong></h3><p><span><strong>✅ </strong></span>Dimensional Test</p><p><span><strong>✅ </strong></span>Septum GC Test</p><p><span><strong>✅ </strong></span>HPLC UV Test</p><p><span><strong>✅ </strong></span>MS Scan</p><p><span><strong>✅&nbsp;</strong></span>Low Adsorption Test</p><div><div><ul><li>Lowest MS interferences from known residues &amp; polymers</li><li>For high-end LC-MS analysis and quantification of analytes with a concentration of below 1 ng/ml with reduced adsorption of polar analytes.</li></ul><h3><strong>Waters CERTIFIED</strong></h3><p><span><strong>✅ </strong></span>Dimensional Test</p><p><span><strong>✅ </strong></span>Septum GC Test</p><p><span><strong>✅ </strong></span>HPLC UV Test</p><div><div><ul><li>No UV interferences caused caused by manufacturing and packaging residues</li><li>For routine QC LC-UV analysis&nbsp;of compounds in µg/mL&nbsp;concentrations.&nbsp;</li></ul><h3><strong>MAXPEAK QuanRecovery</strong></h3><ul><li>For high recovery peptide and protein quantification workflows. Reduces sample losses due to non-specific binding (NSB) and ionic interactions.</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_CERTIFIED_Vials_2_4fba532335.jpg" alt="Waters CERTIFIED Vials: Vials Shapes." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_CERTIFIED_Vials_2_4fba532335.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1261" height="617"></p><div><div><h3><strong>Control data quality risks and reduce unexpected or ghost peaks</strong></h3><p>Don’t let the presence of background noise impact your results, causing data quality risks and unexpected or ghost peaks. Background noise can come from many factors.&nbsp;One of the most important factors are vial and septa cleanliness, which introduces contamination peaks. Ghost peaks are introduced by analyte degradation that can be triggered by significant pH changes in the diluent. In this chromatogram, the top shows normal behavior, and the bottom chromatogram shows ghost peaks.</p><p>Waters Certified vials are cleanliness tested so you don’t have to worry about contaminant peaks. The TruView pH Control Vials are certified to minimize and control a pH shift away from the neutral.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_CERTIFIED_Vials_4_7749301ba1.jpg" alt="Waters CERTIFIED Vials: Prevent the appearance of unexpected peaks during LC/UV analysis with Waters LC/GC Certified Vials as a control strategy." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_CERTIFIED_Vials_4_7749301ba1.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1024" height="535"></p><h3><strong>More time on development. Less on troubleshooting</strong></h3><p>Stop losing valuable development time on troubleshooting due to analyte loss from non-specific adsorption. Waters TruView pH Control LCMS Certified Vials have the lowest adsorptive losses on the market, and you can rely on them to provide consistency from batch to batch and vial to vial. This chromatogram shows a comparison of adsorptive loss of chlorhexidine in a variety of vials.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_CERTIFIED_Vials_5_d3e42fa7f2.jpg" alt="Waters CERTIFIED Vials: Comparison of adsorptive loss of chlorhexidine acetate in a variety of vials." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_CERTIFIED_Vials_5_d3e42fa7f2.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1024" height="633"></p><div><div><h3><strong>Ideal for demanding MS work</strong></h3><p>LCMS Certified Vials are suited for analyte concentrations in the 100s ng/mL concentration. Waters LCMS Certified Vials are tested by MS scans from 250 to 1000 <i>m/z</i> with specifications set on the total ion count and presence of clusters in the high mass range. This chromatogram shows a comparison of typical MS scans of Waters LCMS Certified Vials to vials of other sources and clean solvents.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_CERTIFIED_Vials_3_4869fbf57a.jpg" alt="Waters CERTIFIED Vials: Comparing typical MS scans of Waters LCMS Certified Vials, with vials from other sources." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_CERTIFIED_Vials_3_4869fbf57a.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1024" height="406"></p><div><div><h3><strong>Stay in control of your samples' pH</strong></h3><p>The analysis of low abundance species, pH sensitive analytes or not yet well understood compound mixtures benefit from consistent and well controlled vial surfaces. The glass surface of TruView pH Control LCMS Certified Vials minimizes pH shifts away from the neutral and thus eliminates unwanted reactions and resulting ghost peaks.&nbsp;Ghost peaks are very difficult to troubleshoot.</p><p>Waters TruView pH Control LCMS Certified vials were used to analyze two compounds, drospirenone and lovastatin. The TruView pH Control LCMS Certified Vials show little to no degradant formed over the time tested. Standard glass vials showed considerable degradant formation over the same testing time with irreproducible formation of the degradant across different vials.&nbsp;</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_CERTIFIED_Vials_6_4dc330d849.jpg" alt="Waters CERTIFIED Vials: UV peak areas of lovastatin degradant across replicate vials and different vial types. Error bars indicate standard deviation for the replicate injection peak area." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_CERTIFIED_Vials_6_4dc330d849.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1024" height="605"></p><div><div><h3><strong>Reducing adsorption starts here</strong></h3><p>Inconsistent analytical results from small molecule analyte adsorption onto the surface of glass vials can be a problem at today’s low analyte concentrations. Some scientists have even experienced total analyte loss with samples stored in vials for an extended time. The vial chemistry, specifically the&nbsp;glass surface, is the major contributor to this problem.</p><p>Polar analytes&nbsp;may adsorb to the glass vial surface by polar-polar interaction and/or ion exchange mechanisms, thereby reducing the overall amount of sample in solution. TruView Certified LCMS Vials&nbsp;reduce this problem dramatically due to a stringent manufacturing process. The process yields a glass surface that has a lower concentration of free ions on the surface.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_CERTIFIED_Vials_8_064003b933.jpg" alt="Waters CERTIFIED Vials: Nortriptyline at 1 ppb concentration in several vials. The tall peak is the initial injection; the smaller peak (overlaid) is the four-hour injection. The first two chromatograms are competitor’s vials. The third chromatogram is for the Waters TruView LCMS Certified vial. " srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_CERTIFIED_Vials_8_064003b933.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1912" height="1182"></p><div><div><h3><strong>No analyte left behind</strong></h3><p>Instrument development is yielding more sensitive mass spectrometers. With more sensitive instruments, analytes can be detected at pg/mL levels. At these concentrations, understanding adsorption issues is critical for good quantitative results. We tested adsorption loss for the major manufacturers and saw high sample loss across manufacturers and clear and amber glass types – with significantly less loss with Waters TruView Autosampler Vials.</p><h4><strong>Average Analyte Loss</strong></h4><p><strong>Manufacturer: Clear Glass / Amber Glass</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Vendor A</strong>: 55% / 69%</li><li><strong>Vendor B</strong>: 25% / 25%</li><li><strong>Vendor C</strong>: 54% / 74%</li><li><strong>Vendor D</strong>: 18% / 59%</li><li><strong>Vendor E</strong>: 75% / Not tested</li><li><strong>Waters TruView LCMS Certified Vial</strong>: 1% / 6%</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Waters SARS-CoV-2 LC-MS Kit (RUO)

Advance virus research with Waters' RUO LC-MS kit for SARS-CoV-2. Detect and quantify NCAP peptides with high sensitivity and reproducibility using SISCAPA antibody enrichment and automation-ready workflows.

<h4><strong>Detect and quantify SARS-CoV-2 NCAP peptides to advance virus research</strong></h4><p>The global <strong>COVID-19 pandemic</strong> created an unprecedented need to quickly deploy emergency tests for SARS-CoV-2 infection. Now, scientists can harness the flexibility and reproducibility of LC-MS to advance critical SARS-CoV-2 research.</p><p><strong>Waters SARS-CoV-2 LC-MS Kit (RUO)</strong> is a <strong>Research Use Only kit</strong> to directly <strong>detect and quantify SARS-CoV-2</strong> signature nucleocapsid peptides (NCAPs) without the need to amplify the target analytes – so you can ensure accuracy, reproducibility, and sensitivity for your most critical research.&nbsp;</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_SARS_Co_V_2_LC_MS_Kit_RUO_2_50b4ae9b00/Waters-SARS-CoV-2-LC-MS-Kit-(RUO)-2.jpg" alt="Waters: SARS-CoV-2 LC-MS Kit (RUO)" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_SARS_Co_V_2_LC_MS_Kit_RUO_2_50b4ae9b00/thumbnail_Waters-SARS-CoV-2-LC-MS-Kit-(RUO)-2.jpg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="660" height="440"></p><h4><strong>Overview</strong></h4><ul><li>Achieve <strong>reproducible results</strong> between and within labs &nbsp;</li><li>Ensure <strong>high accuracy</strong> and analytical <strong>sensitivity</strong> to enable critical research &nbsp;</li><li><strong>Empower research</strong> and development of pioneering SARS-CoV-2 testing with an alternative and complementary technology to common infectious pathogen research &nbsp;</li><li>Enable <strong>broader research with an LC-MS method </strong>with the potential to be multiplexed with other peptides and biomarkers&nbsp;</li></ul><p><i><strong>* </strong>This kit is for research use only and has not been approved for use in clinical diagnostic procedures. This RUO kit has not been tested with clinical samples. The SARS-CoV-2 kit for SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid peptides is not available in all countries, please contact your Waters representative for more details.</i></p><p><strong>Recommended Use:</strong> For the detection and quantification of SARS-CoV-2 signature NCAP peptides.</p><h4><strong>LC-MS enables cutting-edge SARS-CoV-2 research</strong></h4><p>The Waters SARS-CoV-2 LC-MS Kit (RUO) is a Research Use Only kit intended for the quantitative measurement of three proteolytic peptides derived from the SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid (NCAP) protein. The method has been optimized on an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/199"><strong>ACQUITY UPLC I-Class PLUS</strong></a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/195"><strong>Xevo TQ-XS System</strong></a> and is also intended for use with the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/208"><strong>Andrew+ Pipetting Robot</strong></a>. Optimization on other instrument platforms is possible. &nbsp;</p><p>Further investigation is needed to collect objective evidence in promising research applications, however, based on the properties of the analytical test method, the SARS-CoV-2 LC-MS Kit might be leveraged for the following research studies: &nbsp;</p><ul><li>Peptide concentration to quantitate SARS CoV-2 signature peptides at different stages of infection&nbsp;</li><li>Research of infection and long-term effects through peptide quantitation&nbsp;</li></ul><p>Future pandemic preparedness studies and research of signature peptide-based biomarkers unique to other infections </p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_The_SARS_Co_V_2_LC_MS_Kit_RUO_allows_for_easy_sample_preparation_sample_enrichment_and_sample_detection_f0aca034ad.jpg" alt="Waters: The SARS-CoV-2 LC-MS Kit (RUO) allows for easy sample preparation, sample enrichment, and sample detection." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_The_SARS_Co_V_2_LC_MS_Kit_RUO_allows_for_easy_sample_preparation_sample_enrichment_and_sample_detection_f0aca034ad.jpg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="1024" height="682"></p><h4><strong>Achieve confidence in results</strong></h4><p>Ensure accurate and consistent results with highly analytically selective antibody magnetic bead enrichment. With the innovative SISCAPA® anti-peptide antibody enrichment sample preparation method from SISCAPA Assay Technologies, Inc. in the SARS-CoV-2 LC-MS Kit (RUO), you can improve the performance of mass spectrometry for measurement of pre-selected protein targets.</p><p>With the SARS-CoV-2 LC-MS Kit (RUO) and SISCAPA, you can achieve the analytical sensitivity you need to detect low levels of SARS-CoV-2 peptides from complex digested samples with stable isotope standards and capture by anti-peptide antibodies. Increase laboratory efficiency with all the components your busy research laboratory needs to quickly deploy the supplied method - all in one package.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_The_SARS_Co_V_2_method_minimizes_sample_media_interference_providing_greater_flexibility_for_the_analysis_of_multiple_research_samples_fe3a56c686.jpg" alt="Waters: The SARS-CoV-2 method minimizes sample media interference, providing greater flexibility for the analysis of multiple research samples." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_The_SARS_Co_V_2_method_minimizes_sample_media_interference_providing_greater_flexibility_for_the_analysis_of_multiple_research_samples_fe3a56c686.jpg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="1024" height="682"></p><h4><strong>Ensure reproducibility with trusted chemistries and consumables</strong></h4><p>Ensuring reproducible quantitation from sample-to-sample, run-to-run, and lab-to-lab provides the confidence you need for critical research decisions. Ensuring reproducibility starts with minimizing variability risks, including the risk of unpredictable non-specific binding of peptides to surfaces. The SARS-CoV-2 LC-MS Kit uses QuanRecovery Plates with MaxPeak HPS and a MaxPeak Premier Peptide Column, minimizing non-specific binding of peptides to surfaces while enhancing recovery and signal.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_Analytical_sensitivity_of_the_ADE_AYN_and_NPA_peptides_in_VTM_at_2_3_5_10_and_20_amol_L_following_antibody_enrichment_145d5249ef.jpg" alt="Waters: Analytical sensitivity of the ADE, AYN, and NPA peptides in VTM at 2, 3, 5, 10, and 20 amolµL following antibody enrichment." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_Analytical_sensitivity_of_the_ADE_AYN_and_NPA_peptides_in_VTM_at_2_3_5_10_and_20_amol_L_following_antibody_enrichment_145d5249ef.jpg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="1024" height="682"></p><h4><strong>Let Andrew+ pipette for you</strong></h4><p>Save valuable time and focus on your research with reliable and reproducible sample preparation using the Andrew+ Pipetting Robot. The SARS-CoV-2 LC-MS Kit (RUO) comes in an automation-friendly format with liquid handling protocols for the Andrew+ Pipetting Robot available on OneLab.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_SARS_Co_V_LC_MS_Kit_RUO_automation_protocol_available_for_Andrew_Pipetting_Robot_It_provides_a_flexible_automation_platform_easily_adaptable_to_multiple_workflows_8dca9a99e0.jpg" alt="Waters: SARS-CoV-LC-MS Kit (RUO) automation protocol available for Andrew + Pipetting Robot. It provides a flexible automation platform easily adaptable to multiple workflows." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_SARS_Co_V_LC_MS_Kit_RUO_automation_protocol_available_for_Andrew_Pipetting_Robot_It_provides_a_flexible_automation_platform_easily_adaptable_to_multiple_workflows_8dca9a99e0.jpg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="1024" height="682"></p>

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