Accelerating speed and efficiency in the molecular lab

The cobas prime pre-analytical system is the first and only solution capable of automatically preparing the variety and volume of samples received for molecular diagnostic testing. This fully automated system consolidates, integrates, and standardizes the pre-analytical process to streamline lab operations. With a significant increase in work-away time, laboratory technicians can shift their focus to higher-level challenges and opportunities.

Solve testing challenges with a single solution, the cobas prime pre-analytical system and the cobas® 6800 or cobas® 8800 system create a Molecular Work Area (MWA). This holistic solution provides testing consolidation that enables labs of every size to achieve new levels of speed and efficiency.

Benefits at a glance

End-to-end efficiency with complete automation

Eliminate virtually all manual pre-analytical steps currently performed within the lab.

Up to 86%* fewer manual touchpoints reduce the potential for human error and protect against cross-contamination
Continuously and randomly load different molecular sample types for multiple tests into a universal tray, without presorting

*Based on a workflow configuration that includes cobas® prime pre-analytical system connected via cobas® connection module to cobas® 6800 system. Results may vary depending on different workflows.¹

Comprehensive sample consolidation

One universal sample tray as input for a variety of sample types and tests, with no sorting or batching.

Fill the universal tray with samples in sample reception, then load directly into the system without any additional manual handling
Eliminate the need for a variety of instruments and processes, reducing training requirements and associated costs
An optional Process Plus Module enables the processing of additional sample types that require broader functionality, including reagent addition, heat treatment, or re-capping tubes

Single solution integration

The industry’s leading instruments converge to form a single solution that transforms your operation into a laboratory of the future.

Optimized to work seamlessly with cobas® 6800 and cobas® 8800 systems and their assays
The system can be easily integrated as a stand-alone or as a connected pre-analytical system, depending on your workflow
Connection to navify® Lab Operations extends automation, delivering one touch* molecular testing from sample receipt to archival

* Workflow combining cobas® prime pre-analytical system, cobas® connection modules, cobas® 6800/8800 system and navify® Lab Operations.

Unrivaled workflow standardization

A standardized workflow brings predictability and efficiency to your laboratory's turnaround time.

Reliably deliver up to 1,600 samples on a single system per 8-hour shift* with predictable and efficient turnaround times²
Improve ease of use and reduce staff training with a common user interface between pre-analytical and analytical instruments

*Tubes decapping only workflow.

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The cobas prime pre-analytical system automatically prepares samples for molecular diagnostic testing in just two simple steps. Watch and discover how your lab can achieve new levels of speed and efficiency with cobas prime!

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Pre-analytics are essential but they’re also time-consuming, posing potential risks to labs like yours. But your lab can be different. The cobas prime pre-analytical system is the first and only solution that automatically prepares the variety and volume of samples for molecular diagnostic testing.

With cobas prime, pre-analytics take just two simple steps. Multiple sample types for a variety of testing are now consolidated into one universal tray, which means no pre-sorting required.

Complete automation and consolidation eliminates virtually all pre-analytical steps currently performed manually within the lab. cobas prime brings predictability to your labs turnaround time and frees your staff for higher priorities. This standardized workflow can reduce time and training costs, and it protects your lab and your reputation in ways not possible before.

By integrating cobas prime with the cobas® 6800 or 8800 systems, you create a molecular work area to achieve new levels of speed and efficiency. cobas prime fully automates, consolidates, integrates, and standardizes the pre-analytical process, to streamline and simplify your lab operation.

Now is the time to accelerate speed and efficiency in your molecular lab. The cobas prime pre-analytical system.

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Follow the sample journey to discover the features of the cobas prime pre-analytical system, a single solution for transforming manual preanalytics to boost the performance of your molecular lab!

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cobas prime pre-analytical system. Accelerating speed and efficiency in the molecular lab.

Introducing cobas prime pre-analytical system.

Consolidation of sample types - LBC (RCCM, ThinPrep® PreservCyt, SurePath™), Urine – Serum/plasma – Swabs – DBS, cobas® Plasma Separation Card.

Continuous random loading: Map the sample location; Identify samples; Decap samples; Rack samples.

Modular design to enable different workload needs: Identify samples; Vortex samples; Decap samples; Create and apply secondary barcode: Add reagent; Add sample; Recap vial; Cap tube; Incubation time; Cooling time; Rack samples.

A standardized workflow for all sample types: Vortex samples; Aliquot sample; Rack samples;

Hands-free transfer to analyzer; Fully automated PCR.

Roche molecular work area.

Reach new heights and achieve peak performance. Solve your testing challenges with a single solution.

What our customers say

Now it’s a completely open environment where people and processes can pass through freely. We’re beyond happy. It’s fantastic.

Francisco Rodriguez Frias

Molecular Area Head at Vall d’Hebron

By increasing speed with fully automated solutions and Roche Healthcare Consulting, we succeeded in providing patients with the best possible care

Dr. Maria Elisabeth Mustafa

Medicinal Head at Medilab

We will continuously focus on the molecular track and this will be one of the main components for our future business development

Joseph Van Helde

Director at MVZ Labor

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Simplifying workflows at one of Europe’s most complex lab networks

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Simplifying workflows at one of Europe’s most complex lab networks

Staff at the Vall d'Hebron, a large, complex laboratory network in Barcelona, discuss the tremendous time-saving impact of adopting the fully automated cobas prime pre-analytical system.

Time-saving automation for labs with high demands

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Time-saving automation for labs with high demands

The Medilab Molecular team saw drastic reductions in hands-on time with the cobas prime pre-analytical system, allowing them to accommodate growing demands and focus on value-adding tasks.

Go further in fewer steps with automated pre-analytics

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Go further in fewer steps with automated pre-analytics

The MVZ Labor laboratory discusses the benefits of the seamless integration of automated pre-analytics with the cobas prime pre-analytical system, which allowed them to rethink their molecular laboratory strategy.

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Product specification	Value
Work-away time	Up to 6.5 hours
Throughput	Up to 1,600 samples
Loading capacity	Up to 1,240 tubes

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Now it’s a completely open environment where people and processes can pass through freely. We’re beyond happy. It’s fantastic.

By increasing speed with fully automated solutions and Roche Healthcare Consulting, we succeeded in providing patients with the best possible care

We will continuously focus on the molecular track and this will be one of the main components for our future business development

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Now it’s a completely open environment where people and processes can pass through freely. We’re beyond happy. It’s fantastic.

By increasing speed with fully automated solutions and Roche Healthcare Consulting, we succeeded in providing patients with the best possible care

We will continuously focus on the molecular track and this will be one of the main components for our future business development

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