cobas^® 6800 & 8800 Systems

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A New Way to Work, a New Way to Think

Unprecedented demand to do more with less and colossal challenges require innovative solutions. Introducing the cobas® 6800/8800 Systems. Setting the standard for routine molecular testing.

Transformative Performance

Unparalleled TAT and throughput¹

Transformative Automation

Molecular testing — at any volume — in 3 easy steps

Transformative Flexibility

Flexible sample loading, processing, and testing to improve your needs today and in the future

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Performance

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	Fastest TAT		Highest throughput^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}
cobas 6800 System	First 96 tests in < 3.5 hours	96 more results every 90 minutes	384 results/8-hour shift*
cobas 8800 System	First 96 tests in < 3.5	96 more results every 30 minutes	1056 results/8-hour shift*

^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

Highest walkaway times for meaningful "workaway" time

Ready-to-use reagents do not require thawing, mixing or pouring
Automated onboard storage and refrigeration system enable ready access and maintain inventory of consumables and reagents
Radio-frequency identification (RFID) and barcodes ensure full traceability from sample in to results out Uni- and bi-directional LIS interface simplifies order and result handling

*Actual workflow may vary by specific lab demands. Data on file.

Automation

Achieve absolute automation from sample tube onward

Molecular Testing in 3 easy steps

Flexibility

Flexible sample loading, processing and testing

Allows for mixed batching, making it possible to performup to 3 tests in the same run with no pre-sorting required
Optimizes sample utilization, allowing you to process up to 3 different tests from the menu using a single patient sample
Simplifies testing workflow by using universal processes, consumables and reagents so you can run any test when you want
Offers a broad and expanding assay menu to meet your needs today and in the future
A dedicated priority lane enables fast and easy handling of high-priority samples

Transform your testing experience

Offering highly efficient workflows from sample processing to result interpretation, the cobas^® 8800 System puts the future of molecular testing in your hands. Our broad assay menu is held to the rigorous performance standards you expect from Roche, and our real-time PCR technology delivers reliable results every time.

Infectious Disease

Sexual Health

Transplant

Blood Screening

References

Aptima HCV Package Insert
Aptima HIV Package Insert
Abbott Real Time HCV Package Insert
Abbott RealTime HIV-1 Package Insert
CAP Today 2018 Automation Guide
Hologic Panther Operator's Manual
Lucic D, Jones S, Wiesneth R, et al. J Clin Microbiol. 2013_51(12)_4050-4054

cobas^® 6800/8800 Systems Specifications Comparison

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	cobas® 6800 System	cobas® 8800 System
Time to first results (up to 96 tests)	< 3.5 hours
Subsequent batches (96 tests)	Every 90 minutes thereafter	Every 30 minutes thereafter
Maximum throughput * (8 hours)<	384	1056
Walk-away time *	8 hours	4 hours
Maximum number of tests per run	96 tests, including controls
Results released	Plates of up to 96 tests, with up to 3 assays per plate
User interactions	1. Load/unload samples, load reagents and consumables as needed 2. Remove waste (solid and liquid) 3. Review and release results

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	cobas® 6800 System	cobas® 8800 System
Samples	350
Assay reagent cassettes	Up to 12
Control cassettes	Up to 8
cobas omni MGP reagent	2	4
cobas omni specimen diluent reagent (1 L bottle)	2	4
cobas omni lysis reagent (1 L bottle)	2	4
cobas omni wash reagent (5 L bottle)	3	6
cobas omni processing plates	8	16
cobas omni amplification plates	8	16
cobas omni pipette tips	8	16

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Tube size	Acceptable measurement (mm)
Height	65–103
Outside diameter (includes barcode label)	12–16.2

Tube dimensions acceptable for use on the cobas^® 6800/8800 System:

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Codabar
Code 128
Code 39
Code Interleaved 2 of 5
Code 93
Code EAN-8
Code EAN-13 (including JAN code)

The cobas^® 6800/8800 System only supports ASCII Codes 32–126 in the barcode.

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	cobas® 6800 System	cobas® 8800 System
Line voltage	200–240 VAC +/- 10%
Line frequency	50/60 Hz +/- 5%
Maximum power	3500 VA	8200 VA
Insulation coordination	Installation Category II (IEC 61010-1)

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	Fixed	Moveable
	cobas® 6800 System		cobas® 8800 System
Instrument dimension	292 x 216 x 129 cm (W x H x D)	292 x 222 x 129 cm (W x H x D)	429 x 216 x 129 cm (W x H x D)
Instrument weight — Excluding instrument gateway server — Including instrument gateway server	1573 kg 1624 kg	1701 kg 1752 kg	2354 kg 2405 kg

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Functions as a central server when interconnecting and operating multiple Systems
System interconnectivity: Up to 5 analytic systems and 4 poolers managed by a single instrument gateway
LIS connectivity: Uni- and bi-directional communication using HL7 standard protocol

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Airlock doors with HEPA filtration
Pipette tips with filter technology
Dedicated pipette tips for each sample transfer and for transfer of extracted nucleic acid
Stainless steel 8-fold needle pipetting transfers assay-specific reagents, controls and other bulk reagents required for sample preparation and amplification; washed after each use
Automatic heat-sealing of cobas omni Amplification Plate

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The cobas® 6800/8800 Systems will accept primary and secondary uncapped tubes in standard 5-position sample racks and are designed to be compatible with laboratory automation and conveying systems

*May vary based on workflow demands

cobas® 6800 & 8800 Systems

A New Way to Work, a New Way to Think

Automation

Molecular Testing in 3 easy steps

Flexibility

Transform your testing experience

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