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

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

cobas liat SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A/B & RSV nucleic acid test clinical performance
View Full Tablecobas liat SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A/B & RSV nucleic acid test clinical performance
Nasopharyngeal swab* |
Nasal swab* |
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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 |
**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
View Full Tablecobas 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
- 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.
- CDC. Respiratory Illnesses. [Internet; cited 2024 March]. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/risk-factors/index.html
- 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.
- WHO COVID-19 dashboard. [Internet; cited 2025 April]. Available from: https://data.who.int/dashboards/covid19/deaths?n=o
- WHO. Influenza Fact Sheets. [Internet; cited 2025 February]. Available from: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/influenza-(seasonal)
- 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/
- F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. cobas® liat SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A/B & RSV CE-IVD Instructions for Use 10162511001-01EN