cobas b 101 Instrument

One-stop solution for HbA1c, lipids, and CRP testing in the Primary Care Setting

The cobas b 101 system is an IVD test system offering HbA1c, lipid panel and CRP tests at the Point of Care. Fresh capillary blood, K2 or K3-EDTA or lithium heparin anticoagulated venous whole blood can be used for HbA1c. Fresh capillary blood, K2 or K3-EDTA anticoagulated whole blood or plasma can be used for lipids (TC, TG, HDL-TC, LDL, non-HDL). Fresh capillary blood or serum, K2 or K3-EDTA or lithium heparin anticoagulated whole blood or plasma can be used for CRP. The system delivers fast and reliable results and is intended for professional use in a clinical laboratory or at Point of Care locations.

Features;

• Easy and safe operation
  • User friendly benchtop device
  • Easy blood sample application onto disc from a finger prick
  • No calibration needed, maintenance and service-free, guidance by the graphical user interface (GUI)
• Fast turnaround time
  • Single testing with HbA1c, lipid panel and CRP, or dual testing with HbA1c and lipid panel tests
  • Single test results are available in about 6 minutes (CRP less than 4 minutes) and dual testing results are available after a workflow of under 15 minutes
• System characteristics
  • User-friendly with a large touchscreen, full keyboard, and multiple language support
  • Robust, maintenance- and calibration-free with a wide operating temperature and humidity range
  • Connection to cobas® infinity POC IT solutions
  • External printer or barcode scanner allow an improved workflow and documentation
  • Data download to USB stick and then to a PC or data download to IT solutions installed on PC
• Disc Features
  • Direct blood sample application onto disc from a finger prick (no capillaries, tubes and pipettes are needed)
  • Requires only very small sample volumes (2 μL for HbA1c, 19 μL for lipids and 12 μL for CRP)
  • Discs are color-coded and clearly labelled to support correct use
  • Hinge cover concept for operator safety
  • Discs can be stored for more than 16 months at room temperature (2-30 ºC)