cobas p 501 / p 701 post-analytical units
The automated archive
Designed for customized blood sample archiving. cobas p 501 and p 701 help lab professionals to simplify workflow, improve quality and provide a safe and satisfying work environment. They reduce time spent on low-value activities like sample archiving.
Input/output area
Tubes can be loaded into the input area in a Hitachi 5 position rack. A single rack can be loaded into a dedicated line or using trays of 30 or 15 racks. Tubes for add-on testing are provided in HHT 5 position racks in the output area. The empty racks are sorted according to rack range in the rack output.
Connected input/output area
The cobas p 501/701 post-analytical units can be connected to the cobas® connection modules and cobas® 8100 automated workflow series. The connection offers a total laboratory automation solution including all pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical steps with-out any direct interaction of the operator with the sample.
Rack and tube type identification
The open tubes are sorted into the restoppping area for closing. The rack range can also be used to determine the storage duration of tubes.
Re-stopper/de-stopping
Open tubes are closed using a flexible archiving cap. The cobas p 501/701 post-analytical units can be equipped with a de-stopping unit. During the retrieval process and according to the customer request tubes can be opened.
Storage area
The storage area is continuously monitored for keeping a stable temperature around 4 - 8 ºC to guarantee optimal sample storage conditions. Tubes are stored in barcoded high density storage racks with 41 positions. Two different storage durations can be defined by the users.
Automated wasting area
Integrated, smart and safe disposal concept. After the expiration of the storage duration tubes will be wasted automatically. The filling height of the waste containers is monitored.
Efficiency, simplicity and security for the modern laboratory
Workflow efficiency
- Accelerated workflow with automated disposing of samples
- Connected to cobas® 8100 or cobas® connection modules: direct sample feeding via transportation line into cobas p 501 and cobas p 701 post-analytical units for archiving
Reduced complexity
- Reduction of manual interventions and single tube handling
- Reduction of labor intensive steps
Flexibility
- Streamlined and standardized processes with one archive area
- Automated delivery of samples for add-on testing
Control and security
- Complete sample and data traceability
- Reduce risk of biohazard exposure
- Continuous control of storage conditions and specimen integrity
