cobas® liat SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A/B & RSV

nucleic acid test
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Deliver exceptional patient care by accurately detecting and differentiating in 20 minutes

Respiratory viruses often cause similar symptoms but may require distinct patient management approaches. SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), influenza, and RSV can cause severe illness more frequently than other respiratory viruses,1 making it challenging for clinicians to identify the cause based on symptoms alone. Without proper diagnosis, there is a risk of complications or further spread.

While anyone can contract a respiratory virus, higher-risk groups, such as the elderly, young children, and the immunocompromised, are especially vulnerable.2,3 COVID-19 has caused over 7.1 million deaths, influenza 290,000 to 650,000 deaths annually, and RSV around 160,000 deaths per year.4-6 Effective diagnostic tools are essential for managing patient care swiftly, especially in emergency settings.

Timely test results guide clinical decisions on treatment and isolation. The cobas® liat SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A/B & RSV nucleic acid test offers rapid and accurate performance, providing frontline healthcare providers with crucial information to rule in or rule out these infections.4

The cobas liat SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A/B & RSV is an automated rapid multiplex real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test that detects and differentiates SARS-CoV-2, influenza A, influenza B, and RSV in 20 minutes from a single nasal sample and in just one test.7

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Benefits at a glance

Benefits at a glance

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Fast results support actionable treatment decisions and reduce the need for patient follow up.

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Bring the exceptional quality of centralized laboratory testing right to the patient’s Point of Care—ensuring accurate and timely diagnostic results where they are needed most.

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Timely testing with lab-quality control through centralized connectivity.

cobas liat SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A/B & RSV nucleic acid test clinical performance

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cobas liat SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A/B & RSV nucleic acid test clinical performance

 

Nasopharyngeal swab*

Nasal swab*

 
 

PPA (95% CI)

NPA (95% CI)

PPA (95% CI)

NPA (95% CI)

LoD** TCID50/mL

SARS-CoV-2

94.5% (90.7-96.8)

97.6% (96.7-98.3)

96.7% (93.4-98.4)

97.2% (96.2-97.9)

0.0350

Influenza A

100% (93.4-100.0)

99.3% (98.8-99.6)

100% (93.2-100.0)

99.3% (98.8-99.6)

0.00325-0.295

Influenza B

100% (85.1-100.0)

99.3% (98.8-99.6)

100% (86.2-100.0)

99.5% (99.0-99.7)

0.183-0.979

RSV

100% (94.8-100.0)

99.0% (98.3-99.3)

97.5% (91.4-99.3)

98.8% (98.2-99.3)

0.0240-0.269

*Based on clinical performance using prospective specimens. PPA = Positive Percent Agreement, NPA = Negative Percent Agreement, CI = Confidence Interval, LoD = Limit of Detection

**Strain references: SARS-CoV-2: USA-WA1/2020, Influenza A: Darwin/6/2021, Brisbane/02/2018; Influenza B: B/Austria/1359417/2021, Phuket/3073/2013; RSV: 9320 (Subtype B), Long (Subtype A)

cobas liat SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A/B & RSV nucleic acid test specifications

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cobas liat SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A/B & RSV nucleic acid test specifications

Instrument

cobas® liat system

Targets

SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A, Influenza B, RSV

Sample type

Nasopharyngeal (NPS) and nasal swabs (NS)

Collection media

VTM, UTM and Saline

Sample extraction

Fully automated and integrated

Technology

Real-time RT-PCR

Control

Internal sample processing control, positive and negative controls

Time to result

~20 min

Reagents Ready-to-use, pre-packed tube format
Kit Storage 2-8°C
Registration IVDR and 510(k)/ CLIA-waived

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    References

    1. Branche A et al. A Narrative Review of Key Risk Factors for Severe Illness Following SARS‑CoV‑2, Influenza Virus, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection. Infect Dis Ther. 2025;14(Suppl1):S39-S61.
    2. CDC. Respiratory Illnesses. [Internet; cited 2024 March]. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/risk-factors/index.html
    3. Bray L et al. Misdiagnoses in the Context of Suspected Pandemic Influenza or Coronavirus Disease 2019: A Systematic Review. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2022:5;9(11):ofac515.
    4. WHO COVID-19 dashboard. [Internet; cited 2025 April]. Available from: https://data.who.int/dashboards/covid19/deaths?n=o
    5. WHO. Influenza Fact Sheets. [Internet; cited 2025 February]. Available from: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/influenza-(seasonal)
    6. Emerging Pathogens Institute UF [Internet; cited 2024 April]. Available from: https://epi.ufl.edu/2024/04/05/respiratory-syncytial-virus-or-rsv-in-florida-what-to-know/
    7. F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. cobas® liat SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A/B & RSV CE-IVD Instructions for Use 10162511001-01EN