About Agilent Technologies Laboratory Equipment
<p>Agilent Technologies was established in 1999 as a spin-off from Hewlett-Packard, inheriting HP's analytical instrumentation and electronic measurement divisions. The company has since grown into one of the world's leading suppliers of laboratory instrumentation, software, consumables, and services, with a particularly strong presence in chromatography, spectroscopy, genomics, and cell biology.</p>
<p>Agilent's chromatography portfolio traces its lineage directly to HP's pioneering work in HPLC instrumentation, and the Agilent 1100 Series became one of the most widely deployed HPLC platforms in pharmaceutical quality control and research laboratories globally. Subsequent generations, including the 1200 Series, 1260 Infinity, and 1290 Infinity platforms, continued to define industry standards for analytical performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance.</p>
<p>In the life sciences segment, Agilent expanded through strategic acquisitions, including Varian (spectroscopy and vacuum), Stratagene (molecular biology), and BioTek Instruments (microplate readers and cell imaging), which now operates as Agilent BioTek. These acquisitions broadened Agilent's reach into genomics, proteomics, cell analysis, and high-content imaging.</p>
<p>Agilent instruments are found in pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality control, clinical research, environmental testing, food safety, petrochemical analysis, academic research, and government laboratories. The company's reputation for instrument longevity, robust software ecosystems, and broad regulatory acceptance makes Agilent equipment among the most sought-after on the secondary market.</p>
<h2>Agilent Equipment Categories</h2>
<h3>HPLC and UHPLC Systems</h3>
<p>Agilent's liquid chromatography portfolio spans entry-level isocratic systems to high-throughput UHPLC platforms capable of operating at pressures exceeding 1200 bar. These systems are used extensively in pharmaceutical API analysis, method development, quality control release testing, and environmental monitoring. Agilent HPLC systems are widely validated under USP, EP, and ICH guidelines and are common in both GMP and non-GMP laboratory environments.</p>
<p>Major product families include the 1100 Series, 1200 Series, 1220 Infinity II, 1260 Infinity II, 1290 Infinity II, and 1290 Infinity III. Modular configurations allow laboratories to specify binary or quaternary pump configurations, autosampler types, column compartment options, and detector combinations including DAD, FLD, RID, ELSD, and CAD.</p>
<h3>LC-MS and GC-MS Systems</h3>
<p>Agilent produces a broad range of mass spectrometry platforms for both liquid and gas chromatography applications. LC-MS systems range from single quadrupole instruments used in routine pharmaceutical QC to triple quadrupole and high-resolution Q-TOF platforms used in metabolomics, proteomics, and bioanalytical research. GC-MS systems, including the 5977 and 7000 Series, are widely used in environmental, forensic, food safety, and petrochemical laboratories.</p>
<p>Agilent mass spectrometers are tightly integrated with MassHunter software, which governs data acquisition, quantitation, and reporting. Software version compatibility is an important consideration when purchasing used Agilent MS systems, particularly for laboratories operating under validated methods.</p>
<h3>UV-Vis and Fluorescence Spectrophotometers</h3>
<p>The Agilent Cary series represents one of the most respected UV-Vis spectrophotometer lines in analytical chemistry. Originally developed by Varian and acquired by Agilent in 2010, Cary instruments are known for their optical performance, photometric accuracy, and long-term stability. The Cary 60 is a compact, fiber-optic-compatible single-beam instrument widely used in pharmaceutical dissolution testing and routine absorbance measurements. The Cary 3500 and 5000 series offer double-beam configurations with extended wavelength ranges into the near-infrared. Fluorescence spectrophotometers in the Cary Eclipse series are used in biochemical assays, fluorescence lifetime measurements, and pharmaceutical excipient characterization.</p>
<h3>Microplate Readers and Cell Imaging Systems</h3>
<p>Following the acquisition of BioTek Instruments, Agilent expanded significantly into microplate-based detection and cell imaging. Agilent BioTek instruments include the Synergy series of multimode microplate readers, the Epoch 2 microplate spectrophotometer, the Cytation series of cell imaging multimode readers, and the ELx series of absorbance and washing platforms. These instruments are used in drug discovery, cell viability assays, ELISA, protein quantification, and high-content screening.</p>
<h3>Gas Chromatography Systems</h3>
<p>Agilent's GC portfolio, built around the 6890, 7890, and 8890 series, is the dominant platform in environmental, food safety, forensic, and petrochemical laboratories. These systems support a wide range of inlet configurations, column chemistries, and detectors including FID, ECD, NPD, FPD, and TCD. Agilent GC systems are frequently found in EPA Method compliance laboratories and pharmaceutical residual solvent testing environments.</p>
<h3>Atomic Spectroscopy</h3>
<p>Agilent's atomic spectroscopy portfolio includes ICP-MS, ICP-OES, and atomic absorption instruments. The 7900 ICP-MS is widely used in trace elemental analysis for pharmaceutical, environmental, and food safety applications. The 5800 and 5900 ICP-OES systems offer simultaneous multi-element analysis for high-throughput elemental screening.</p>
<h3>Cell Analysis and Flow Cytometry</h3>
<p>Agilent's NovoCyte series of flow cytometers provides multi-parameter cell analysis for immunophenotyping, cell cycle analysis, apoptosis detection, and rare event analysis. The NovoCyte Advanteon and NovoCyte Penteon offer expanded laser and detector configurations for high-parameter applications.</p>
<h2>Popular Agilent Models</h2>
<h3>HPLC & UHPLC</h3>
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<li>Agilent 1100 Series HPLC</li>
<li>Agilent 1200 Series HPLC</li>
<li>Agilent 1220 Infinity II LC</li>
<li>Agilent 1260 Infinity II LC</li>
<li>Agilent 1260 Infinity III LC</li>
<li>Agilent 1290 Infinity II LC</li>
<li>Agilent 1290 Infinity III LC</li>
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<h3>Mass Spectrometry</h3>
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<li>Agilent 6120 Single Quadrupole LC-MS</li>
<li>Agilent 6460 Triple Quadrupole LC-MS</li>
<li>Agilent 6545 Q-TOF LC-MS</li>
<li>Agilent 7000 Series GC-MS/MS</li>
<li>Agilent 7890 GC</li>
<li>Agilent 8890 GC</li>
<li>Agilent 5977 MSD</li>
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<h3>UV-Vis & Fluorescence</h3>
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<li>Agilent Cary 60 UV-Vis</li>
<li>Agilent Cary 100 UV-Vis</li>
<li>Agilent Cary 300 UV-Vis</li>
<li>Agilent Cary 3500 UV-Vis-NIR</li>
<li>Agilent Cary 5000 UV-Vis-NIR</li>
<li>Agilent Cary Eclipse Fluorescence</li>
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<h3>Microplate Readers</h3>
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<li>BioTek Synergy H1 Multimode Reader</li>
<li>BioTek Synergy HTX Multimode Reader</li>
<li>BioTek Synergy Neo2 Multimode Reader</li>
<li>BioTek Epoch 2 Microplate Spectrophotometer</li>
<li>BioTek Cytation 5 Cell Imaging Multimode Reader</li>
<li>BioTek ELx808 Absorbance Reader</li>
<li>BioTek ELx405 Microplate Washer</li>
</ul>
<h3>Cell Analysis</h3>
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<li>Agilent NovoCyte Flow Cytometer</li>
<li>Agilent NovoCyte Advanteon</li>
<li>Agilent NovoCyte Penteon</li>
</ul>
<h3>Atomic Spectroscopy</h3>
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<li>Agilent 7900 ICP-MS</li>
<li>Agilent 5800 ICP-OES</li>
<li>Agilent 5900 ICP-OES</li>
<li>Agilent 240 AA</li>
</ul>
<h2>Buying Guide for Used and Refurbished Agilent Equipment</h2>
<p>Agilent instruments are among the most actively traded on the secondary laboratory equipment market. The company's modular HPLC architecture, long software support cycles, and broad availability of replacement parts make used Agilent systems practical acquisitions for laboratories at many budget levels.</p>
<p>A properly serviced refurbished Agilent system can offer substantial acquisition-cost savings while remaining suitable for many established analytical workflows. Instrument condition, configuration, testing, documentation, and service history should be evaluated individually.</p>
<p>Laboratories running validated methods on legacy Agilent platforms — particularly the 1100 and 1200 Series — often prefer to source additional used systems rather than revalidate methods on newer hardware. This is especially common in pharmaceutical QC environments where method revalidation carries significant regulatory and resource costs.</p>
<h3>Software and Data System Compatibility</h3>
<p>Agilent HPLC and LC-MS systems are controlled through OpenLAB CDS (formerly ChemStation and EZChrom). When purchasing a used Agilent system, confirm which software version the instrument was last qualified on, whether the laboratory's existing data system is compatible, and whether the instrument firmware is current. For regulated laboratories, software version changes may trigger requalification requirements.</p>
<h3>Modules and Configuration</h3>
<p>Agilent HPLC systems are modular — pump, autosampler, column compartment, and detector are separate units that can be mixed and matched within compatible generations. Confirm that all modules in a used system are from compatible generations and that the system has been tested as a complete configuration, not as individual components.</p>
<h3>Accessories and Consumables</h3>
<p>Agilent maintains broad consumable and spare parts availability for most current and recent-generation instruments. Confirm lamp hours on UV-Vis and DAD detectors, seal condition on pumps, and needle and seat condition on autosamplers when evaluating used systems.</p>
<h3>Discontinued Systems</h3>
<p>Agilent has discontinued several instrument lines, including the 1100 Series HPLC and early Cary spectrophotometer models. These systems remain analytically capable and are often available at significant discounts. Laboratories should confirm parts availability and software support before committing to a discontinued platform for long-term use.</p>
<h3>Documentation and Service History</h3>
<p>Request preventive maintenance records, calibration certificates, and any IQ/OQ documentation available for the instrument. For pharmaceutical and regulated laboratory applications, a documented service history supports qualification activities and demonstrates instrument fitness for intended use.</p>
<h3>Refurbished Agilent Equipment</h3>
<p>Depending on the instrument and supplier, refurbished Agilent systems may undergo inspection, cleaning, replacement of wear components, functional testing, calibration, and performance verification. The specific refurbishment scope should be confirmed for each instrument.</p>
<p>Refurbished Agilent systems may be deployed in regulated environments subject to the buyer's qualification, validation, documentation, SOP, and quality-system requirements. Available service records and IQ/OQ documentation vary by instrument.</p>
<p>Software is handled on a case-by-case basis. Some instruments are available with licensed software; others require the buyer to obtain software licenses directly through Agilent or a certified reseller. Confirm software status before purchase if your laboratory requires a specific OpenLAB CDS or MassHunter version.</p>
<p>Surplus and as-is Agilent instruments are also available for laboratories with in-house service capabilities or for use as parts donors. These are listed at lower price points and sold without performance guarantees.</p>
<h2>Industries Served</h2>
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<li><strong>Pharmaceutical manufacturing and QC</strong> — HPLC, UV-Vis, and dissolution testing are core to pharmaceutical release testing. Agilent systems are among the most common platforms in FDA-regulated QC laboratories.</li>
<li><strong>Biotechnology and biologics</strong> — LC-MS, ICP-MS, and cell analysis instruments support bioprocess development, characterization, and elemental impurity testing.</li>
<li><strong>Contract research organizations (CROs)</strong> — CROs frequently source used Agilent equipment to expand analytical capacity without the capital expenditure of new instrumentation.</li>
<li><strong>Academic and government research</strong> — Universities and national laboratories use Agilent instruments across chemistry, biochemistry, environmental science, and materials research.</li>
<li><strong>Environmental testing laboratories</strong> — GC, GC-MS, ICP-MS, and ICP-OES systems are standard in EPA-method compliance laboratories.</li>
<li><strong>Food and beverage testing</strong> — HPLC, GC-MS, and ICP-MS are used for pesticide residue, mycotoxin, heavy metal, and nutritional analysis.</li>
<li><strong>Forensic and toxicology laboratories</strong> — GC-MS and LC-MS/MS are core platforms in forensic drug screening and confirmation workflows.</li>
<li><strong>Clinical research</strong> — Bioanalytical laboratories use Agilent LC-MS/MS for pharmacokinetic studies and biomarker quantitation.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Procurement Support</h2>
<p>mLab Supply supports institutional procurement workflows for universities, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, government agencies, and research organizations. We provide formal quotations suitable for purchase order submission, and our team can assist with vendor registration, W-9 documentation, and supplier onboarding requirements.</p>
<p>Net 30 payment terms are available for qualified institutions. Contact us to discuss your organization's purchasing requirements.</p>
<p>For laboratories with surplus Agilent equipment, mLab Supply offers equipment purchasing and trade-in programs. Equipment trade-ins can be applied toward the purchase of replacement instrumentation.</p>
<h2>Why Buy Agilent Equipment From mLab Supply</h2>
<ul>
<li>Used, refurbished, surplus, and sourced Agilent instruments across multiple product categories</li>
<li>Access to discontinued Agilent models no longer available through standard channels</li>
<li>Procurement support for institutional and corporate purchasing departments</li>
<li>Net 30 payment terms for qualified organizations</li>
<li>Formal quotations suitable for purchase order submission</li>
<li>Equipment trade-in and laboratory liquidation programs</li>
<li>Nationwide shipping and logistics coordination</li>
<li>Installation and delivery support available on select systems</li>
<li>Vendor onboarding and supplier documentation support</li>
</ul>
<h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2>
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<summary>What Agilent HPLC systems does mLab Supply carry?</summary>
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<p>mLab Supply sources Agilent HPLC systems across all major generations, including the 1100 Series, 1200 Series, 1220 Infinity II, 1260 Infinity II, 1260 Infinity III, 1290 Infinity II, and 1290 Infinity III. Submit a Request a Quote for a specific model or configuration.</p>
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<summary>Can I purchase a refurbished Agilent HPLC system for use in a GMP environment?</summary>
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<p>Refurbished Agilent systems may be deployed in regulated environments subject to the buyer's qualification, validation, documentation, SOP, and quality-system requirements. Available service records and IQ/OQ documentation vary by instrument. Formal qualification services should be arranged through a qualified service provider.</p>
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<summary>Does mLab Supply sell Agilent BioTek microplate readers?</summary>
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<p>Yes. mLab Supply carries Agilent BioTek microplate readers including the Synergy H1, Synergy HTX, Epoch 2, Cytation 5, and ELx series instruments.</p>
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<summary>What software is included with used Agilent HPLC systems?</summary>
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<p>Software inclusion varies by instrument. Some systems are available with existing OpenLAB CDS or ChemStation installations; others require the buyer to obtain software licenses independently. Confirm software status at the time of inquiry.</p>
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<summary>Can mLab Supply source a specific Agilent model not currently listed?</summary>
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<p>Yes. Submit a Request a Quote with the specific model, configuration, and any relevant specifications. Our sourcing team actively searches for instruments on behalf of buyers.</p>
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<summary>Does mLab Supply purchase used Agilent equipment?</summary>
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<p>Yes. mLab Supply purchases used and surplus Agilent instruments from laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, universities, and equipment dealers. Visit our Sell Lab Equipment page to submit an equipment description and receive an offer.</p>
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<summary>What is the difference between a refurbished and a surplus Agilent instrument?</summary>
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<p>Refurbished instruments have undergone some level of inspection, servicing, testing, or restoration before resale, but the exact refurbishment scope varies by instrument and supplier. Depending on the system, work may include cleaning, replacement of wear components, calibration, functional testing, or performance verification. Surplus or as-is instruments are sold in their current condition without a defined refurbishment process. Always confirm the specific condition, testing, documentation, and included accessories for an individual listing.</p>
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<summary>Are Agilent 1100 Series HPLC systems still worth purchasing?</summary>
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<p>For many applications, yes. The 1100 Series remains analytically capable for routine pharmaceutical QC, environmental testing, and research applications. The primary considerations are software compatibility with current data systems, availability of replacement parts, and whether your laboratory's validated methods were developed on this platform.</p>
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<summary>Does mLab Supply offer Net 30 terms for Agilent equipment purchases?</summary>
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<p>Net 30 payment terms are available for qualified institutions including universities, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and government agencies. Contact us to discuss your organization's requirements.</p>
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<summary>Can mLab Supply assist with deinstallation and shipping of large Agilent systems?</summary>
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<p>Yes. For large or complex Agilent configurations — including complete LC-MS systems — mLab Supply can coordinate logistics, deinstallation planning, and freight arrangements.</p>
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